Support leads to thriving .

Check out this list for different professionals that I trust to help you along your motherhood journey; many providers are also available for virtual sessions if they do not service your area

Speech-Language Pathology/Feeding Therapy:

Suffolk County Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy

Long Island, NY

Work Phone: (631) 689-6858/(631) 751-6027

Website: lispeech.com

Center Based Approach--These centers are based in numerous locations throughout Suffolk and Nassau County, and hire the most knowledgeable speech pathologists who specialize in many areas of feeding including working with on site lactation counselors.

Feeding/Maternal Related Specialties:

Kaia Lacy, CLC, IGT Mommy

Arizona

Specialty: low milk supply/breastfeeding grief & trauma       IG: @lowsupplymom      Website: lowsupplymom.com

From Kaia herself--"...My aim is to empower you in your unique feeding journey; coming alongside to help you discover sufficiency as you feed your child. Together through counseling and assessment, I can assist you in formatting an individualized plan to help you feed with confidence and provide you with support as you navigate that path."

Bella Rochford, OTR/L, IBCLC

Long Island, NY

Specialty: low milk supply, oral sensory motor therapy       Website: nuturinglift.com 

Work Phone: (516) 550-5396

Bella aims to provide the best patient centered lactation care and infant feed therapy.  She specializes in manual therapies for the body, pumping and pre/post frenectomy care.  Offering in home and office visits, Bella often services areas that I cannot get as quickly so you may hear me refer to her if I cannot provide your in person session! 

Physical Therapists (PTs):

Natalie Toshkoff DPT, PT

Queens, NY

Work Phone: (929) 490-2131               IG: @takeflightpt                   Website: takeflightpt.com

From Natalie herself--"I am a pelvic floor physical therapist based in Forest Hills, Queens, NY.  I help people resolve pelvic floor symptoms and achieve their best pelvic health possible."

Meg Powers DPT, PT

Philedelphia, PA

IG: @provenancewellnesspt              Website: provwellpt.com

From Meg herself--"...For those who may be feeling like the "natural" experience of breastfeeding is just not "clicking" for them...as a lactation-informed PT (together with your peds, LC and ideally some other professionals), I am positioned to help you and your baby get there... I also offer evaluation and treatment for breastfeeding parents/infants who may be struggling due to tethered oral tissues, positioning, or other tissue restrictions."

Pre/Post Natal Support:

Nastaran Shams Whitson, Doula, Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Coach

Hawthorne, NJ

Specialty: maternal physical/emotional health pre and post baby     IG: @nast_whitson    Website: BirthingStrong

From Nast herself--"...I help (moms) move safely, heal their core and pelvic floor, provide amazing resources (I have really smart friends), and I help them physically, emotionally and perhaps even spiritually, prepare for birth. I’m a small, Latina-owned business owner, doula, trainer, gym owner, empath, German-Shepard-loving girl and I do love this work that I do!

Trish Moran, RYT 200 Hours, Ayurveda Specialist

Long Island, NY

Specialty: registered yoga teacher, mama stress relief              IG: @yoga.anu  

From Trish herself--"I discovered yoga just a few months after giving birth to my second child. I was a new mom with two children under two; I was sleep deprived, overwhelmed, and trying to keep my head above water. I was looking for something to “get back into shape” and I didn’t realize all the gifts yoga would bring to my life...As a parent, a special education teacher, and an active member of my community, I am eager to offer my practice to all."

Mama Self-Care/Wellness:

Jayme Spiridon Tow, Licensed Esthetician at Gem and Rose-Beauty and Wellness Studio

Flushing, NY

Specialty: skincare/facials & event makeup              IG: @jayme_esthetics             Website: BookJayme

From Jayme herself--"...I’m passionate about making the girls, the gays, and the theys feel beautiful from the inside out—starting with Skincare, which leads to self care which ends in self love.  It’s a beautiful journey and I can’t wait to tend to your wants and needs."

Photography Services:

Mel Sprague Photography

Owner-Mel Sprague

Serving NYC, Long Island, and some of NJ/CT

Specialty: family & maternity               IG: @melspraguephotography              Website: Inquiries 

Mel is a long time friend of mine, photographer, and a new mama going through it all!  Her passion is capturing those little moments that families want to hold on to forever.  She has done both of my maternity shoots as well as multiple family shoots.  Her creativity/style is unsurpassable and the photos I have, I truly cherish.  I can't brag about her enough!   

Sweet Sol Photo

Owner-Yamaris Donis Dujmic

Serving Queens, NY

Specialty: motherhood, newborn & lifestyle           IG: @sweetsolphoto          Website: sweetsolphoto.com

From Yamaris herself: "Hi mamas! My name is Yamaris and I am a woman, a mother, a daughter, a wife, and photographer who loves capturing life's purest and most beautiful moments. Sweet Sol Photo specializes in Motherhood, Maternity, and Family Lifestyle photography, where I believe creating memories for this generation, and generations to come, keeps your story alive."

Latch Baby-Illustrated Guide to Breastfeeding Success

Tracey Jedrzejek, MA, IBCLC

I was so impressed with how this book explains the basics of breastfeeding in a simple and concise way. This  illustrated guide, with clear images and easy to understand descriptions, really gives the reader a comprehensive look at beginning breastfeeding and maintaining a positive and successful breastfeeding relationship.  I recommend this book to every new mama and think it would be an excellent gift for anyone wanting to learn more about breastfeeding before baby arrives.  Even the dads and partners benefit from this book because it really is so easy to understand and offers suggestions on how to assist a breastfeeding mother.  Latch Baby is a one stop shop for the most parent friendly breastfeeding book I've ever come across.

Click HERE to grab of your own and dive into the ultimate lactation education picture book!

Balancing Breast and Bottle

Amy Peterson BS, IBCLC & Mindy Harmer, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC

Written by a lactation consultant and a lactation informed speech therapist, this book outlines everything you need to know about breastfeeding and bottle feeding.  I've personally read this book cover to cover and reference it often during my own consults and classes.  If you've attended my pumping workshop, you'll remember that the bottle feeding video that I used was Amy Peterson's demonstration!  I cannot recommend this book enough if you plan to include bottle feeding in your breastfeeding journey.  The information is laid out in a format that makes sense and is easy to understand.  Balancing Breast and Bottle is an invaluable resource for the new parent or professional seeking evidenced based information. 

Visit Amy and Mindy's website to learn more and purchase your copy.