Below is a list of the IBCLCs in your state who have a specialized interest in oral function and tongue-tie and have completed the Master Class. Please be sure to fully inquire as to the experience and qualifications of any practitioner, including IBCLC, manual therapist/bodyworker or physician/dentist before choosing your care providers.
ILLINOIS:
Joleen Bice, IBCLC, CLC, CLS
Central Illinois
8155039521
Joleenbice@milkandmoonlactation.com
I believe all families deserve to be educated, supported and empowered during their lactation journey.
Melissa Block, IBCLC
Chicagoland for in-home and globally for telehealth
847-220-4192
melissa@northshorelactation.com
North Shore Lactation offers telehealth and in-home visits. We specialize in prenatal consultations, oral restriction, bottle refusal and latch and treat the dyad from pregnancy through weaning. We are in network with Aetna, United, Tricare and Lactation Network (BCBS PPO, Anthem PPO, Cigna PPO).
Rachel Campbell RN, IBCLC
Northwest Indiana, Parts of Chicagoland, and Southwest Michigan
(219) 232-8630
Rachel@hoosierbreastfriend.com
RN, IBCLC with Hoosier Breastfriend providing comprehensive in home and in office lactation support throughout NW Indiana, SW Michigan and parts of Chicagoland. Virtual visits available worldwide.
Hoosierbreastfriend.com
Laura Coulter, CNM MS IBCLC
Chicago, IL, Chicago and some suburbs
3123203996
I am passionate about helping mothers to breastfeed with confidence.
Email laura@chicagolactationconsultants.com
www.chicagolactationconsultants.com
Heather Dvorak, IBCLC, RLC
Suburbs of Chicago, greater Madison and Milwaukee area
847-691-7100
We offer in home and in office individualized lactation consultation, private and group prenatal breastfeeding and multiples classes. From conception through weaning, we are here to support you in every way! We specialize in multiples, tongue and lip ties, prematurity, pumping, and return to work support. We accept several insurance plans.
Bethany Ferguson, MS, RDN, IBCLC
Southeast Iowa and West Central Illinois
319-316-2004
Breastfeeding and starting solids are my passion projects as a Registered Dietitian and Lactation Consultant. I want to help support parents to meet their goals on their breastfeeding journey and then start solids when the time comes. I can see people at home, in the office or virtually and I accept many insurances that makes lactation care free for many families.
Jessica Rae Fox, IBCLC
Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland
219-661-7686
Office, virtual, and in home comprehension lactation care and infant feeding. social media: @jessicaraelactation
Becky Franzen MA, IBCLC
NE Iowa, SW Wisconsin, NE Illinois
608-330-3399
bfranzen@stateraintegrated.com
I provide compassionate, evidence-based lactation education for all dyads. I help you overcome challenges to meet your lactation goals and have an enjoyable breastfeeding experience. I specialize in working with families with tethered oral tissues, bottle-feeding and flange-fitting.
Brave Breastfeeding, LLC
Julie Goudzwaard RN,IBCLC
South Chicagoland, NW Indiana
815 690 2381
In home visits, skilled counselor, specialized in ties.
Theresa Hardy, MSN,CPNP,IBCLC
Nurtured Beginning Lactation Support
for Central Illinois
thardy.nurturedb@gmail.com
Pediatric nurse practitioner/lactation consultant (24 years ) in private practice, specializing in supporting moms and babies through complex breastfeeding difficulties, including tongue and lip-ties, poor weight gain, gastroesophageal reflux, oral rehabilitation following tongue tie release, low milk supply, infants with feeding difficulties related to special needs (cleft palate, genetic differences, preterm infants), etc.
https://www.facebook.com/nurturedbeginnings.net/
nurturedbeginnings.net
Natalie Hessell, IBCLC
Iowa/Illinois Quad City Area
309 631 6035
Home, office, and virtual visits. Specializing in oral function, extensive experience with ties.
qclactation.com
Ruth Jameson, PhD, IBCLC
Southwestern Chicago suburbs
708-512-5511
ruthIBCLC@OrlandParkLactationCare.com
My goal is to support the connection between parents and their babies by helping lactation and breastfeeding go more smoothly. I accept some insurance through partnership with The Lactation Network.
www.OrlandParkLactationCare.com
Deborah Jordan RN BSN IBCLC
Naperville, IL
6302517532
In the process of transitioning from hospital based lactation to private practice
Brigit Karimkuttyil APN, IBCLC
Bolingbrook, IL
630 226 5300
Available via appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays
https://www.advancedpediatriccare.com/
Dee Kassing, BS, MLS, IBCLC, RLC
Serving southern Illinois and metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Phone: 618-346-1919
More than 35 years of working with breastfeeding families, specializing in suck and latch problems; pumping issues.
www.bfsupportservices.com
Linda Kennedy RN, BSN, IBCLC
Central Illinois
217-479-3933
kennedy.linda@mhsil.com
hospital based-free
Char Krause, RNC, IBCLC
Grundy County and adjacent counties
815-269-4344
Providing in home lactation education and support for moms and babes. Advanced lactation education, skills and training by the best educators in the field.
Sarah Kwan IBCLC
Chicago, north and northwest areas
312-380-9519
I focus on compassionate evidence based care. I want to help you and your baby thrive with breastfeeding not just survive.
Gretchen Maloney RN IBCLC
IL
Jennie Meyer, IBCLC
Chicago, IL
773-234-5502
Support for all breastfeeding/chestfeeding/human milk feeding families in the city of Chicago and nearby suburbs.
Katie Olson RN, IBCLC
MomMe Wellness LLC serving McHenry County, Illinois and surrounding areas.
Office and home visits, breastmilk donor depot and dispensary. Specialize in parents with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
mommewellness.com
Molly Peterson, BS, IBCLC
SE Wisconsin, Lake County Illinois
414-928-1323
Providing home, office and virtual visits in infant feeding. Our judgement-free practice helps to find the root cause of your infant feeding challenges. We work together to find an evidence-based plan that works for your family keeping your mental health at the forefront.
Vanessa Prinz, BSBA, IBCLC
Chicago Western Suburbs
708-497-9010
Private practice, home visits offered.
Camile Rice MSN, RN, IBCLC
Chicagoland suburbs
2244362264
We are here to support you in achieving your goals. Whatever they may be!
Ashleigh Richmond, IBCLC, CPD
SE Wisconsin, Lake County Illinois
414-928-1323
Providing home, office and virtual visits in infant feeding. Our judgement-free practice helps to find the root cause of your infant feeding challenges. We work together to find an evidence-based plan that works for your family keeping your mental health at the forefront.
Patty Roumeliotis RN IBCLC
Chicago - South and Western Suburbs
8154964903
Lactation support as good as gold! We provide invaluable lactation services to every family we meet.
Consults offered in English & Greek
Melissa Schiff, IBCLC, RLC
serving surrounding Chicagoland Suburbs, IL
773-575-2629
Melissa@makanabreastfeeding.com
Breastfeeding support in the comfort of your home. Working with families looking for peace of mind and expert support. I'll meet you no matter where you're in your breastfeeding journey.
http://makanabreastfeeding.com
Kelly Sieczkowski, IBCLC
Illinois - suburbs of Chicago
6306150533
We offer in home and in office individualized lactation consultation, private and group prenatal breastfeeding and multiples classes. From conception through weaning, we are here to support you in every way! We specialize in multiples, tongue and lip ties, prematurity, pumping, and return to work support. We accept several insurance plans.
Amy Stumpf, MS CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC
Aurora, Illinois
7084781820
We are a collaborative and multidisciplinary clinic comprised of speech, lactation, occupational, and physical therapies. We treat the whole child and are constantly on a humble quest for knowledge on how we can better meet the needs of the families we work with.
Trish Wierenga, BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC
Eureka, Illinois
309-370-4025
totallactationcare.com
Haley Willson, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Central Illinois and Remote
217-343-8802
Hwillson@closetohomelactationconsulting.com
My goal is to help families and dyads meet their goals for their feeding journey. Lactation is my passion and I strive to meet dyads where you are at and work with you however you are most comfortable to help your journey be successful.