Why choose an IBCLC?

  • A woman, lying on a couch, is breastfeeding her newborn while a caregiver lactation consultant, wearing blue gloves, assists and observes, in a bright room with a window in the background.

    What is an IBCLC?

    Gold Standard in Lactation Care

    International Board Certified Lactation Consultants function and contribute as members of the maternal-child health team. They provide care in a variety of settings, while making appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community support resources. Working together with families, policymakers, and society, IBCLCs provide expert breastfeeding and lactation care, promote changes that support breastfeeding and help reduce the risks of not breastfeeding. *Source: IBLCE.org

    The IBCLC certification is the only lactation qualification that has rigorous enough standards that the IBCLC is a part of your healthcare team.

    Seeing an IBCLC in Private Practice is often beneficial because of the ability to travel to your home and the amount of dedicated time they can spend helping you sort out your breastfeeding challenges.

    All IBCLCs should have experience and expertise in lactation issues from birth to weaning, but those in Private Practice often specialize in issues that arise after hospital discharge and past the newborn phase.

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  • Woman lying on bed, holding and looking at a newborn baby.

    What can an IBCLC help with?

    Everything breastfeeding related

    Reasons to see an IBCLC:

    Low milk supply
    Latch issues
    Pain when breastfeeding
    Damaged or sore nipples
    Tongue tie
    Over supply
    Pumping
    Returning to work
    Mastitis or other infections
    Weaning
    Starting Solids
    Nursing strikes (baby won't nurse)
    Transitioning between breast and bottle
    Thrush
    Surgery and breastfeeding
    Medications and breastfeeding
    Poor weight gain infant
    Relactating
    Nursing adopted baby
    Breastfeeding Multiples
    Flat or inverted nipples

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    Other Resources

    Get all the support you can!

    If you are in need of encouragement and wondering what is "normal" in your breastfeeding experience; connecting with other breastfeeding parents can be a tremendous help!

    La Leche League is a non-profit organization that has local groups for peer to peer support and can offer phone advice. Find a group near you.

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Testimonials

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    “We were really struggling with nursing and feeling pretty overwhelmed when we found Valerie. She is truly a baby whisperer. From the first session, she helped us troubleshoot issues in a calm, supportive way and gave us practical tips that actually worked

    What we appreciated most is that she never pressured or judged us -- she just focused on what was best for our baby and for us as parents. She met us where we were and helped us feel confident in our choices...”

    Pri M. - Yelp Feb 2026

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    “ I cannot say enough wonderful things about Valerie — she made it possible for me to exclusively breastfeed my son and I’ll forever be grateful! From the moment we met, she brought a calm, reassuring presence that made a world of difference during a time that was overwhelming and emotional for me…”

    Jackie Middleton - August 2025 Google Reviews

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    “When my firstborn son came along, I knew I wanted to exclusively breastfeed. I did not come from a family that breastfed and was one of the first in my friend group to have a baby. I was completely without support. Without Valerie’s constant commitment to get to the bottom of problems, without her constant care, love and availability, I would have never been able to successfully breastfeed my firstborn son.”

    Kate Miller - July 2025 Google Reviews

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    “Valerie was incredibly helpful getting us back on track for successful breastfeeding after my baby was having a really hard time latching at staying latched. She was very respectful of my and my baby’s personal space and understands consent & boundaries. She was able to quickly identify the cause of the latching issues we were facing and was able to give us a solution!…”

    Alex Hood - July 2025 Google Reviews

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    “In a moment of profound grief and unexpected loss, when we desperately needed to arrange last-minute bereavement services for a beloved family member, Valerie was an absolute lifeline. The situation was chaotic and emotionally overwhelming, but from the very first frantic call, Valerie's attentiveness and unwavering support were a calming presence.

    She handled every detail with incredible compassion and efficiency, guiding us through the process with gentle understanding. What truly set Valerie apart was her genuine empathy and commitment to our well-being…”

    Sarah Holtz - Google Reviews July 2025

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    “When our son, our second child, was two months old, we had some severe feeding issues pop up…Valerie offered to do a full consultation with us after we'd been struggling for over a month. She was the third lactation consultant we saw after also having started feeding therapy with a licensed speech therapist. Her knowledge blew me away. Even after having worked with multiple specialists, she told me things I hadn't heard before and gave me so much practical advice when it comes to positioning and in depth bottle feeding. Our son even took a bottle that day!…”

    Kate Maben - July 2025 Google Reviews

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    “Valerie was wonderful to work with. She helped me feel very comfortable and educated me through the whole process. She goes above and beyond and I feel she really cares about my baby girl.”

    Brynne Bucy - July 2025 Google Reviews

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