MLCA Member IBCLCs Serving North of Boston
Sharla is a compassionate and knowledgeable IBCLC in private practice. She offers prenatal private and group classes; postpartum home, office, and virtual consultations; and a breastfeeding support group. Sharla is in network with Aetna and Unicare, and families can seek reimbursement from BCBS of MA, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, and AllWays.
Sharla experienced her own breastfeeding challenges as a new mother and she seeks to help others avoid or alleviate theirs. She helps families achieve their unique breastfeeding goals; she is an inclusive and non-judgmental practitioner and serves all families looking for assistance with infant-feeding. Sharla supports families experiencing latch and positioning issues, breast and nipple pain, slow weight gain, low milk supply, oversupply, plugged ducts/mastitis, multiple births, breastfeeding after reduction or breast surgery, induced lactation, tethered oral tissues (tongue tie), tandem nursing; the return to work; the starting of solids; and weaning, among other various lactation challenges.
Sharla’s passion for human lactation began in 1994 at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied nutrition and dietetics. Her studies and training continued as a midwifery student; a breastfeeding mother of two; a La Leche League Leader; a birth and postpartum doula; and a public health nutritionist and CLC at the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). She earned a Master of Public Health degree in Maternal and Child Health from Boston University.
Sharla’s website: www.sharlalloydhalperin.com
Email Sharla: info@sharlalloydhalperin.com
Call Sharla: 617.447.8237
Office location: Dedham, MA
Has scale
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Offers home visits, office visits, and virtual visits
Serves Boston, Metrowest, South of Boston, South Shore, and North of Boston
In network with Aetna, Unicare, Fallon, and Humana/Tricare
Alycia is a Pediatric Nurse and IBCLC. She has worked with new families for over twenty years as an IBCLC, nurse, birth and postpartum doula, and nanny. For the last seven years, she has worked as a pediatric nurse in pediatric primary and urgent care at a large community health center helping triage parent’s concerns over the phone and in person. Alycia also works as an IBCLC at a large academic medical center and in private practice, helping parents learn to feed their infants. She is currently enrolled as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student with a focus in Pediatrics at Boston College. Alycia looks forward to utilizing her DNP education to help close the gaps in the public health system that adversely affect new families and new immigrants. She is passionate about helping families navigate the many challenges of parenthood. Alycia is also the mother of two young children.
Alycia’s website: www.adymond.com
Email Alycia: alycia@adymond.com
Call Alycia: (978) 347-0302
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I have been a childcare provider since 2002. My experience includes caring for newborns, multiples, special needs and children of various ages. Being an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I have extensive knowledge and expertise with breastfeeding, sleep and feeding schedules. With a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in Human Services and a concentration in Family and Children’s Services, I am able to gently guide and support new parents as they transition home with their newborn. My approach promotes healthy newborn sleep routines and enables families to create a schedule that best meets their needs while also feeling reassured with the love and care their newborn is receiving.
I have an active role in my community through volunteering within the maternal and child health sector. I help provide guidance to families regarding their newborn’s needs and I mentor peers who have interests in maternal and child health. Currently, I peer counsel at the Vital Village Network, a network of residents and organizations committed to maximizing child, family and community well- being. I am the Treasurer of the Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association, an active member of the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition, MA Breastfeeding Coalition and DONA International, the world’s largest and most respected doula organization.
Charlene’s website: www.charlenefraser.com
Email Charlene: fraser.charlenec@gmail.com
Call Charlene: (617) 657-1505
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Lindsey and her colleague, Megan, offer in home and virtual lactation consultations across Massachusetts. We strive to offer comprehensive, holistic, empowering care for the duration of our families' breastfeeding journeys.
Lindsey’s website: www.thedairyfairylactationma.com
Email Lindsey: lindsey.c@dairyfairylactationma.com
Call Lindsey: 857-323-1203
Mailing address: P.O. Box 931 Granby, MA 01033-9708
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I am an expert in maternal and child health, specializing in nutrition. I am highly skilled in helping clients reach a variety of feeding goals and creating sustainable solutions to infrequent or persistent challenges. I am here for you if you need help with latch, sore nipples, tongue/lip tie, mastitis, thrush, slow weight gain, undersupply/oversupply, pumping, transitioning back to work, weaning, and starting solids. I look forward to providing personalized and effective assistance for you and your little one.
Andrea’s website: http://oceansidelactation.com
Email Andrea: oceansidelactation@gmail.com
Call Andrea: (857) 302-3050
Office location: 31A Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA 01950
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Home Visits, Private Practice, Office Practice, Phone Consults, Breastfeeding Education, Nutrition, Research (NORTH SHORE, MA)
I have spent years supporting families through the difficult skill of breastfeeding and the challenges of being a new parent. You can book a private consultation directly through my website. I also offer virtual prenatal breastfeeding and newborn care classes to help you feel prepared before baby arrives. My goal is to support all families in their feeding goals without judgement.
Maria’s website: mariapeddyibclc.com
Email Maria: maria@mariapeddyibclc.com
Call Maria: 508-439-4142
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Marsha Walker provides education and consultation to health care providers as well as speaker and writing services. She is the author of the textbook, "Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence, 5th edition." Marsha is the Vice President of the National Lactation Consultant Alliance and as such advocates for the IBCLC at the state and federal levels.
Email Marsha: marshalact@gmail.com
Office Location: 254 Conant Rd Weston, MA 02493
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I offer lactation visits in the comfort of your home. Virtual visits are available if preferred. Follow up support by text and email is included with the visit. I have over 20 years experience providing lactation support and education. Travel radius is approximately 20 miles from Maynard, MA. Insurance reimbursement receipt provided.
Michelle’s website: www.frombirth.com
Email Michelle: michelle@frombirth.com
Call Michelle: 978-897-3637
Mailing address: From Birth, 27 Walnut Street, Maynard, MA 01754
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I have been a labor and delivery nurse in Boston for 10+ years taking care of high risk moms and babies. I am passionate about helping moms and babies breastfeed and want to provide the care every dyad deserves. I provide home visits locally and I am willing to travel within 1 hour. A typical visit includes a pre visit intake form, a pre and post feed weight, latch assistance, and breast and infant oral exams. Please call or text my cell for inquiries or to set up a visit.
Leah’s website: www.leadingthelatch.com
Email Leah: leahwilkocki@gmail.com
Call Leah: 617-257-6836
Mailing address: 15 Ogden Lane, Middleton, MA 01949
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I help families across the greater Boston area as they work through challenges on their breastfeeding journeys. I’m committed to providing warm, empowering, inclusive care that honors the transitions and transformations happening in the fourth trimester and beyond. Lactation consult visits offered in home and via telehealth.
Wilberthe’s website: quietmooncare.com
Email Wilberthe: hello@quietmooncare.com
Call Wilberthe: 508-377-3849
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Currently in process of getting in network with Aetna and Unicare.
Katie’s website: www.nurturebynaps.com
Email Katie: katie@bostonnaps.com
Call Katie: 857-496-5095
Mailing address: 395 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
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As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I provide breastfeeding/chestfeeding consultations for parents and babies of all ages. If you need help with baby’s weight gain, pain or discomfort while nursing, concerns about tongue or lip tie, low milk supply, combo feeding, pumping, returning to work, weaning, or anything else that involves human milk, I’m here to help!
I offer in-home consultation on the North Shore and north of Boston as well as virtual visits. Many insurance companies in Massachusetts will reimburse for lactation support; I also accept FSA & HSA cards, and offer a reduced rate for clients covered by MassHealth.
Sarah’s website: www.sarahgregory.com
Email Sarah: sarah@sarahgregory.com
Call Sarah: 617-299-6006
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Maire (pronounced Maura) has been supporting breastfeeding families for more than 20 years. Prior to certifying as an IBCLC in 2011 she served as a volunteer breastfeeding counselor. Through this training and years of practice since, Maire has assisted families facing a wide range of breastfeeding/chestfeeding challenges. Maire is committed to providing evidence based, judgement free lactation care, tailored to the needs and goals of each nursing family. She views empowering new parents as essential to her role as a lactation consultant.
Consultations are typically 90 minutes allowing time to assist with feeding and other lactation concerns. A written Care Plan reviewing strategies and resources is provided after each visit. An infant scale is available to assess milk intake. Weekend appts. are available.
Maire’s practice, New Family Nurture Lactation Care, is inclusive of all families, including those exclusively pumping, supplementing with donor milk or formula and those inducing or relactating. Maire is committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma informed and LGBTQ+ friendly care.
Maire’s website: www.newfamilynurture.com
Email Maire: info@newfamilynurture.com
Call Maire: (978) 500-5740
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I have been a registered nurse for 21 years and a certified IBCLC for the last 10 years. I am currently working at a local hospital and I am also offering home visits in the Northeastern MA area and southern NH area for those in need of extra support once they are home.
Call Susan: 617-501-4451
Email Susan: mamasooz10@gmail.com
Early in my career, as a Learning Specialist and then as Director of Special Education, in public and private schools, I realized educating and supporting children and their parents was more than enjoyable for me. It was my great interest, even a calling.
My first child taught me the challenges of parenting. That experience led me to my next career step, helping new families as a postpartum doula. I earned my certification through DONA (Doulas of North America) and have worked as a postpartum doula since 2005.
In my work I noticed many new mother’s struggling with breastfeeding. Since breastfeeding is a natural process I believed most women, if helped, could breastfeed. I became a lactation consultant by earning my IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) credential.
In my role as lactation consultant I give non-judgmental support to families in the comfort of their own home. I’m sure we can work together to achieve your breastfeeding goals.
I am a member and volunteer for the Boston Association of Childbirth Educators(BACE). I’m also a volunteer breastfeeding counselor for the Nursing Mother’s Council (NMC).
I look forward to working with you!
Jen’s Website: www.jbgreenberg.com
Email Jen: jen@jbgreenberg.com
Call Jen: 617-872-0780
Breastfeeding and breastmilk continue to fascinate me to date. Studies continue to offer us new information about the unique ability of protecting moms and babies. It is an incredible dynamic experience that encompasses anatomy, chemistry, sociology, psychology and physiology. Moms and babies have the instinct to breastfeed, it is biological. Sometimes this instinct/passion is blurred, and mothers may feel lost, confused or frustrated at any point of their journey. There can be barriers to overcome when it comes to breastfeeding. Such barriers could be tongue tie, food allergy, low milk supply, oversupply, medical issues (thyroid, diabetes, PCOS), back to work, bottle refusal, just to name a few! These make your experience unique to you and your baby. I bring 30 years of experience to formulating a plan that works with your family. I believe that any mother would benefit from meeting with a lactation consultant.
Danielle’s Website: www.breastfeedingcare.com
Email Danielle: daniellebaez@hotmail.com
Call Danielle: 508-667-4553
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Melanie (she/her) is a private practice lactation consultant offering in home and telemedicine lactation care in the Boston area and surrounding suburbs. Melanie has worked in many aspects of maternal and child health including nutrition counseling and parental education over the last decade. She prides herself in offering a casual and laid back approach to counseling, offering families practical advice for breastfeeding and parenting success based on their individual goals.
Melanie advocates for individual care plans realizing that infant feeding is not “one size fits all”, helping families make realistic expectations and define their own success.
Melanie’s Website: www.mvbreastfeedingsupport.com
Email Melanie: melanie@mvbreastfeedingsupport.com
Call Melanie: 781-223-6624
IBCLC #: L-37663
I see the awesome power and messy grace of birthing and parenting. I have been supporting birthing and new families since 2002 and these years have taught me that there are a million ways of "getting it right." My job is to dispel myths, explain options, validate, and honor each person's choices.
My "birthy" career began when I took a childbirth class and found the content fascinating but the delivery flat. I knew I could do it better and soon I got the "nudge" to make big life changes in the aftermath of 9/11. While my loved ones and I were safe that day - I was just off maternity leave and back to a job with an office a few blocks from the World Trade Center - I felt a calling to dedicate to something more "meaningful." I got certified and began teaching birth preparation classes and LOVED it. Since then, I have added Hypnobirthing, birth doula, yoga teacher and finally the crown jewel of IBCLC.
Chere’s Website: www.cherejalaliibclc.com
Email Chere: chere@cherejalaliibclc.com
Call Chere: 508-216-4961
I’m Margo and I am an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). I live in Brookline, Massachusetts. I serve the greater Boston area along with providing virtual consults anywhere in the world. I have three children, born in 2016, 2019 and August 2023. Both older ones breastfed for over 2 years. I also volunteer as a La Leche League Leader.
I chose the name “Mama Milk” because that is what my older son calls it, he will say “I want some mama milk”. Breastfeeding has given us an incredible bond. Soon after he was born I started going to a local support group. I also spent many an hour searching the internet for different issues that came up. I found the world of lactation so fascinating and I loved talking with other moms in the support group. I feel so fortunate that I was able to get support when I needed it and yet we have such a long way to go in the world to make sure that everyone has that opportunity. I support all babies and breastfeeding parents regardless of gender expression, sexual orientation, immigration status, race or ethnicity. I’m looking forward to helping you and your baby in your breastfeeding journey!
Margo’s Website: mamamilk.org
Call Margo: 650-575-1642
Email Margo: margo@mamamilk.org
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