Breastfeeding Care
by Danielle Baez, M.Ed., IBCLC

     My approach to helping families feed their baby is based on 30+ years of experience and observation.  My diverse background consists of working in a community setting,  a private practice, Lactation Care located in Newton, MA (working with other lactation consultants) and now running my own in-home/virtual consultation and breast pump rentals. I am intrigued with how much I learn while I continue to work with families. 

      Being a lactation consultant is an incredible dynamic experience that encompass many sciences.  Breastfeeding is biological, babies and moms have the instinct to do it.  Sometimes this instinct is blurred and mothers may feel lost, confused or frustrated at any point of their journey.  For example tongue ties, food allergy, low milk supply, oversupply, traumatic birth, medical issues (thyroid, diabetes, PCOS), back to work, bottle refusal, pump use, can present complications.  These make your experience unique to you and your baby.  I believe that any mother would benefit from meeting with a lactation consultant.  

     I earned my IBCLC in 2000 after working with breastfeeding families since 1993.  My expertise includes one-on-one consultations for prenatal, breastfeeding, pump use and back to work.   I take pride in offering evidence-based support. 
 

  I am in network with most Aetna, United and Cigna plans.  Other insurance plans may be eligible to be reimbursed with a superbill.
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  My personal breastfeeding experience includes breastfeeding both my children (both in college), each one different from the other.   In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, knitting and yoga.

    I am happy to travel and provide PROMPT service to many areas in MA, for example, the South Shore, Greater Boston, Metro West, Sutton,Sudbury, Needham, Wellesley, Milton, Canton, Worcester, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut  (to name a few areas).  Traveling is a fun part of the job and not a barrier to the service!  I respond quickly and look forward to meeting you and discussing your breastfeeding goals.