Breastfeeding Resources

Lactation consultants

Nursing doesn't always come naturally and can be difficult in the first few weeks. Lactation consultants are providers who can really help you with some of the breastfeeding struggles in the first weeks (or anytime!) of nursing.

Most lactation consultants will come to your home to work with you and baby. They are used to being called in "last minute" so don't worry about contacting a few to see who can come first. 
  • ​Danielle Jackson, RN, IBCLC
    • Danielle is one of the birthing center nurses and she's also an IBCLC. Lives in Brooklyn
    • 917-907-2911
    • daniellejacksonibclc@gmail.com
  • Tanya Wills, CNM, IBCLC
    • Tanya is the founder and teacher for Manhattan Birth childbirth classes (and more). She's also a midwife.
    •  212-419-3235
    • manhattanbirth@gmail.com
  • Denise McDonald
    • Lives in Brooklyn - mostly visits in Brooklyn, lower Manhattan and parts of Queens
    • dmcdibclc@gmail.com
    • 718-596-4777
  • Freda Rosenfeld, IBCLC
    • 718-469-5990
    • Fredaibclc@aol.com
  • Margot Mann, IBCLC
    • 917-371-1948
  • Rhona Yolkut, RN, IBCLC
    • 347-244-6667
    • rhona@nutringmom.net
  • Constance Pond, IBCLC
    • 917-940-8699
    • cpond@aol.com
  • Barbara Cohen, IBCLC
    •  646-265-0826
  • Beverly Solow, IBCLC
    • 212-567-1112
  • Catherine Genna IBCLC
    • 718-846-2323
  • Heather McFadden, IBCLC
    • Does not do visits in Brooklyn
    • 646-221-3147
  • Kate Sharp, IBCLC
    • 212-595-1627
    • katesharpibclc@gmail.com
  • Kathleen Waldow IBCLC
    • 516-500-3732
  • Leigh Anne O'Connor, IBCLC
    • (917) 596-3646
  • Mary Jane McGready, RN, IBCLC
    • 516-314-4682
    • mycatmurr@aol.com
  • Stacey Brosnan
    • 917-584-9782

Lactation nurse practioner and doctor

  • Tamara Hawkins, NP
    • 646-627-7334
    • Family Nurse Practitioner and takes some insurance for visits
    • Offices on Upper East Side and Harlem
  • Mona Gabbay, MD
    • Specializes in breastfeeding issues, especially difficult ones
    • In home or office visits
    • 914.632.7999
    • info@thebreastfeedingdoctor.com

Lactation groups

  • ​La Leche League NY
    • ​Various locations around the city, all boroughs. Free.
    • Pregnant women encouraged to attend meetings during end of their pregnancy
  • Mt Sinai West Lactation support group
    • Date/Frequency: Mondays (No class on strong religious or legal holiday Mondays)
      Time: 11:00 AM
      Location: Mount Sinai West, Room 11-A-29
      Fee: $20 per adult; bring your baby free of charge.
      No RSVP Required: However, if you wish for more information, call 212-523-6222.
  • Beth Israel Breastfeeding Center​
    • 212-420-2093
    • Lower cost support groups; also offers classes
    • Support group meets twice per month
  • Carriage House Birth
    • ​Located in Greenpoint
    • Offers weekly support group on Weds 10:30-12pm
    • Cost $30
  • Wild Was Mama
    • Greenpoint and Park Slope
    • Hosts events/groups for breastfeeding
  • SoHa Peds Breastfeeding Support Group
    • Breastfeeding support lead by lactation consultants at SoHa peds in Harlem
    • Wednesdays 9:30am-11am
      $25; Reservations preferred, walk-ins ok
    • 646-588-1229
  • Yummy Mummy
    • UES store
    • Has breastfeeding support group and offers classes
  • Upper Breast Side
    • UWS
    • Has a weekly support group and classes

Breast Pump Rentals/Stores

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine/Neuromusculoskelatal Medicine

  • Dr Susan Milani
    •  80 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
    •  646 263 4281