IBCLCs (21)Jodi Privette
8432972497
jprivette3@comcast.net
South Carolina Lactation and Newborn Wellness Center
803-369-6549
hello@sclactation.com
http://www.sclactation.com/
Christina DeLeon
9125085536
christina@latchontohealth.com
https://latchontohealth.com
Latch onto Health specializes in wellness for both adults and children. We hope to guide you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond while creating a positive, enriching, and informed experience. We work individually with each family to ensure a perfectly tailored approach. Christina is an IBCLC and certified birth & postpartum doula for 7+ years. Latch onto Health provides in-home visits, breastfeeding classes (group or private), virtual consults, and much more!
Julee Krechel
8434580643
julee.southeastmms@gmail.com
Naomi Hambleton
8456612491 ext 845.661.2491
Naomia2zlactation@gmail.com
843.732.2916 ext
https://www.facebook.com/A2ZLactation/
Breastfeeding and lactation support in the privacy of your own home while keeping you and your baby close. Personal lactation consultation with your specific goals and needs in mind. Information and guidance at any stage of your breastfeeding journey, from newborn to weaning and in between.
Gale Touger
919-606-4565
gale@touger.net
https://carolinalactationconsultants.com
Home visits for full evaluation and treatment plan for breastfeeding concerns from latch, supply and education to pain, pumping, return to work and weaning.
Larissa Farnam
8434486081
lullababylc@gmail.com
Lullababylc.com
Heather Gansky
5182096465
heather.gansky@treelifelactation.com
www.treelifelactation.com
Dawn Maddux
dmaddux@srhs,com
Sandra Berryhill
864-455-2229
Sandra.Berryhill@prismahealth.org
803-323-6085
rachel.miller@tenethealth.com
https://www.piedmontmedicalcenter.com
1. Weekly Breastfeeding Support Group every Tuesday 10am-11am 2. Monthly Breastfeeding Support Group, 2nd Saturday 11am-12pm 3. Inpatient consultations 4. Outpatient consultations of current clients 5. Phone consultations limited in score to appropriate over phone (due to no face-to-face assessment information) 6. Prenatal Breastfeeding classes held monthly We are a Baby-Friendly USA designated hospital
Kim Reaser
8034342307
kimberly.reaser@prismahealth.org
Hope Lima
860-682-0135
lactation@hopefeedsbabies.com
www.hopefeedsbabies.com
Private practice IBCLC offering in-home consultations. Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available for help with: -Breastfeeding birthing plans -Nipple and breast pain -Latch and positioning -Milk supply regulation/pumping -Infant intake assessment -Back-to-work planning -Weaning
Lowcounty Lactation Station
lactationlinda@gmail.com
https://lowcountrylactationstation.com/
Mellissa Wlllette
8643540786
mellissawillettw@yahoo.com
Llfe.life
Nesting Instincts
nestinginstinct.sptbg@gmail.com
The Regional Medical Center
dhrhame@regmed.com
Mildred McCully
mmccully@srhs.com
Adria Bell
843-737-9494
Sarah Brunson
8437379494
brunson@bfcofoc.com
I became passionate about breastfeeding and helping mothers reach their goals while breastfeeding my own children (8 ½ years), being involved in La Leche League, and being a La Leche League Leader. After becoming an Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant in 2009, I earned my nursing degree in order to learn more and better serve mothers and babies. I have provided nursing and lactation care in many settings: home-visits, birth centers, public health, and hospitals, including lactation care in an Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. At the Breastfeeding Center of Charleston, I love giving mothers the information, tools, and confidence they need to make it through the, sometimes challenging, days of breastfeeding. We offer consults for newborns, older babies, premature babies, and multiples. The mother is our patient, too. All babies and mothers are seen by a physician trained in breastfeeding medicine providing further in-depth evaluation and access to medications and referrals as needed.
Linda Cook
843-696-1068
lin@mothershelper.biz
https://www.mothershelper.biz/
Lin Cook, IBCLC, has been assisting pregnant and new moms for over 3 decades in the Charleston area. She provides prenatal education as well as a Return to Work class focused on pumping. Lin does in-home visits for any lactation concerns or to provide peace of mind. Of course, it's all covered by insurance! No need to fret over getting you and baby dressed and out the door at a pre-arranged time. That might not be when baby needs to eat next! Stay in the comfort of your home and have the lactation consultant come to you!
Breastfeeding Counselors and Educators (7)H.U.G. Your Baby
9199236609
jan@hugyourbaby.org
9196064565
https://hugyourbaby.org
Education course helping parents become the good moms and dads they want to be by understanding their baby's body language and learning comforting strategies in order to prevent and solve problems around a baby's eating, sleeping, crying, and playing.
Nesting Instincts
8646069569
nestinginstinct.sptb@gmail.com
http://nestinginstinctspt.wixsite.com/nestinginsticts
In-home breastfeeding help. Educating mothers and infants in the area of breastfeeding.
Shalonda Clyburn
8032300199
clybursl@dhec.sc.gov
Linda Lamb
803-385-6152
lamblg@dhec.sc.gov
Lanise Heyward
843-987-7400 ext 7558
lheyward@bjhchs.org
843-379-9122 ext
Providing, Promoting, and Educating pregnant women and new moms on the benefits and importance of breastfeeding. Conducting Support Groups monthly as well as one on one Breastfeeding Classes.
Stacey Stewart
https://milkology.org
Online Breastfeeding and Pumping Education
Kaylin Smith
8036872313
kaylinfaye20@gmail.com
https://www.kaylinsbirthservices.com/breastfeeding-class
As a CAPPA Certified Community Lactation Educator, it is my goal to make sure that you understand the whys, hows, and all the little details in between of breastfeeding. I specialize in personalized education and will come to your space, to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Classes last approximately two hours and cost only a small investment of $50.
Free Community Breastfeeding Support Counselors (11)PASOs Brestfeeding Support
8033603275
selking@mailbox.sc.edu
http://www.scpasos.org/latino-best-start-pasos-promoting-bresatfeeding-among-latinos-in-sc
Working with the Latino community to gain access to resources and have healthy families, one paso at a time.
La Leche League of Beaufort
9044635984
N/A
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-beaufort
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League of North Mt. Pleasant
N/A
katmatinlll@gmail.com
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-north-mount-pleasant
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League of Goose Creek
8439527441
lllofgoosecreek@gmail.com
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-goose-creek
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League of Mt. Pleasant
8438141322
N/A
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-mount-pleasant
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League Orangeburg
8033315160
N/A
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-orangeburg
Meetings temporarily cancelled La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League Greater Greenville
5035040692
N/A
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-greater-greenville
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League Hilton Head
4407817764
alkvochick@gmail.com
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-hilton-head
No current meetings - email for breastfeeding support Laurie Habla Espanol La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
Amy Saunders
7405049349
amysaunders19@gmail.com
Local LLL group
La Leche League of West Ashley
3307034115
N/A
http://lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-west-ashley
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
Kat Martin
8438704618
katmartinlll@gmail.com
https://www.lllofsc.com/charleston
Free support for breastfeeding families. Call, text, or email. Please leave a message if no answer and I will call you back.
Medical Professionals (6)Breastfeeding Center of Greenville
8645162800
info@bresatfeedingcenterofgreenville.com
https://breastfeedingcenterofgreenville.com/
South Carolina Lactation and Newborn Wellness Center
8033696549
hello@sclactation.com
http://sclactation.com
Consultations and services are available for mother with feeding needs. Prenatal consults; induced lactation (adoptive breastfeeding) classes.
864-675-4215
mandy_schaub@bshsi.org
Providing outpatient lactation services and assistance over the phone. Pump rental station.
Palmetto Health Tuomey
barbara.kenawy@palmettohealth.org
Jennifer Piszcz
piszaz3@gmail.com
Kelly Lipke
843-737-9494
lipke@cpakids.com
www.breastfeedingcenterofcharleston.com
Support Groups (10)Piedmont Breastfeeding Support Group
8033236085
rachel.miller@tenethealth.com
Time:
Charge: 0.00
Location: 2nd floor of the Women's Center, Perinatal classroom
Weekly: Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Monthly: 2nd Saturdays 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Piedmont Medical Center
803 328 6085
Time: Tuesdays 10-11am, 2nd Saturday of the month 11-12
Charge: Free to all breastfeeding mothers and children
Location: Piedmont Medical Center
www.piedmontmedicalcenter.com
Weekly breastfeeding support group Tuesdays 10-11am, monthly breastfeeding support group 2nd Saturday 11-12. Open to all breastfeeding mothers and children.
Breastfeeding Center of Charleston
8437379494
Time: check calendar on Web site
Charge: free
Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC
www.breastfeedingcenterofcharleston.com
Free support group every other week
Breastfeeding Center of Charleston
843-737-9494
gymnastabi11@gmail.com
Time:
Charge: Free
Location: Summerville, SC
www.breastfeedingcenterofcharleston.com
Free support group every other week
Nursing Mothers of Beaufort
9196064565
N/A
Time:
Charge:
Location:
https://carolinalactationconsultants.com/community-support-group
You are invited: expectant mothers, new mothers and experienced mothers to share joys, ask questions and support one another through the challenges.
Grand Strand Breastfeeding Group
Mbbabylady@gmail.com
Time:
Charge:
Location:
www.facebook.com/groups/grandstrandbreastfeeding/
La Leche League of York County
Time: See Description
Charge: Free
Location: See Description
https://www.facebook.com/groups/295703520773512/
HeLLLo and welcome to La Leche League of York County! La Leche League of York County is a parent-to-parent support group for those that are pregnant, breast/chestfeeding, exclusively pumping, or supplementing- if you're interested in feeding human milk to your child come join us! Whole families welcome! We offer two meetings a month to meet the needs of our parents. One meeting is held on the FIRST Friday of each month at 10am at All Saints Catholic Church*- 530 SC-274, in Lake Wylie, SC. Another meeting is held on the THIRD Saturday of each month at 1 Peach Ln, Fort Mill, SC 29715 at 11:00am. ***Please note there is NOT a May 2019 meeting at this address. Support and troubleshooting is available via phone, email, Facebook, or private messaging in between meetings. Please contact a leader if you need help. Your leaders are Kathy Stellerine and Heather Gansky. *LLL is a secular organization and is not affiliated with All Saints other than being very grateful for their donated meeting space.
Table for Two at Spartanburg Medical Center
8645602297
Time:
Charge: Free
Location: 2 Tower Classroom-SMC Montgomery Tower
https://www.spartanburgregional.com/care-treatment/womens-health/maternity/prepared-families/prenatal-parent-education-classes-tours/
Times and dates listed online-please register so we know how many are attending the class. Snacks provided. Call the Lactation Center with any questions.
Beaufort Jasper Hampton WIC
843-379-9122
lheyward@bjhchs.org
Time: 9:00 am to 12:pm Tuesdays
Charge:
Location: Port Royal WIC Office
843-441-9061
Providing, Promoting, and Educating pregnant women and new moms on the benefits and importance of breastfeeding. Conducting Support Groups monthly as well as one on one Breastfeeding Classes
La Leche League of Charleston - Daniel Island Meeting
8438704618
katmartinlll@gmail.com
Time: 12:15-1:15pm
Charge: FREE
Location: Revive Yoga
https://www.lllofsc.com/charleston
Free support meetup for breastfeeding families. Come late, leave early, children welcome! You are also welcome to bring a lunch. We are here to support YOUR goals, whatever they may be.
WIC Breastfeeding Coordinators (4)SC WIC Program -SC Department of Health & Environmental Control
803-898-0657
babbeb@dhec.sc.gov
803-898-0743
https://www.scdhec.gov/health/wic-nutrition-program/what-does-wic-offer/how-wic-can-help-breastfeeding
I am responsible for the WIC State Breastfeeding Program. I do not do personal consultations but if you are eligible for WIC, I can help direct you to the appropriate program or individual to help you. The program has CLCs, IBCLCs, and Peer Counselors to support and assist pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women.
South Carolina DHEC/WIC
843-953-4309
https://scdhec.gov/health/wic-nutrition-program
SC DHEC/WIC, Lowcountry
843-953-0069
https://scdhec.gov/health/wic-nutrition-program/what-does-wic-offer/how-wic-can-help-breastfeeding
Little River Medical Center WIC Program
jhunt@lrmcenter.com
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IBCLC
Lactation Consultants who have the initials IBCLC or RLC after their names have completed rigorous training, including hundreds of hours of supervised experience, and passed a certifying exam given by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, which is independently accredited. This is the highest level of professional lactation qualification, and those holding it are required to recertify every five years. An IBCLC may charge a fee, which may not be covered by insurance.
Read more about the IBCLC credential here.
Breastfeeding Counselors and Educators
Breastfeeding Counselors and Educators come from a variety of backgrounds and training programs. Such training includes classes or coursework, and may or may not include hands-on experience with nursing mothers and babies. A person listed in this section may hold a certificate saying they have completed a course or series of courses; the certificate may also show that the person passed an exam.
These Counselors and Educators will list credentials like Certified Lactation Counslor (CLC), Certified Lacation Specialist, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), etc. Because these are offered by different organizations, with different requirements for training and for certification, it is best to read about the training of each type of Breastfeeding Counselor and Educator here.
Free Community Breastfeeding Support Counselors
Free Community Breastfeeding Support Counselors are women who have received training from a specific organization, and have often breastfed their own babies. Some of these organizations require the Counselor to keep up-to-date with continuing education. These Counselors provide support about situations that may arise over the normal course of breastfeeding, and can guide a nursing mother in seeking help from a professional when needed. They may be available for phone help, in support group settings, and will sometimes provide home visits. This support is usually free (some may ask for coverage of expenses like parking if required when doing a home visit).
Free Community Breastfeeding Support Counslers may be trained by national organizations like Breastfeeding USA and La Leche League, or local ones. Read more about various volunteer training programs here.
Medical Professional
Medical Professionals listed on ZipMilk are people who have a medical credential and have expressed an interest in breastfeeding. They might include doctors, midwives, osteopaths, or dentists.
As with non-medical practitioners, the most rigorous professional certification in breastfeeding is the IBCLC. Doctors may also be members or fellows of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, a world-wide organization of MDs interested in breastfeeding. Please note that a medical credential by itself does not show that the person has breastfeeding expertise. A Medical Professional who is listed here should tell you about their additional experience or training in breastfeeding.
Read more about various credentials you may see in addition to a practitioners medical degree here.
Support Group
Support Groups on ZipMilk might be led or facilitated by a person from one of several different backgrounds. The person might be a volunteer counselor, IBCLC, Peer Counselor or CLC, or something else - feel free to ask about a facilitator's training if it is not clearly stated.
Support Groups offer a chance to meet other mothers and get advice on breastfeeding from both peers and experts. Group times and locations are subject to change. Please call to confirm these before attending a meeting. Groups run by volunteers are usually free. Groups run by hospitals or businesses may have a charge or require registration.
Read more about the training of the people who might run these Support Groups here.
WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator
WIC Breastfeeding Coordinators oversee programs that support breastfeeding mothers enrolled in the federal program for Women, Infants, and Children. Many WIC offices have peer counselors who can provide support for nursing families. Search ZipMilk for your local WIC office to find out what services are available.
Read more about the training program for WIC Peer Counselors here.