IBCLC Lactation Support
More than a consultation… Your journey is as unique as your baby, as unique as you. No matter your goals, we are here with expert support to help you.
In-home lactation consults: Available near Pittsburgh, PA Virtual Zoom lactation consults: Available anywhere (Believe it or not many feeding problems are solvable without seeing you in-home!) Appointments typically scheduled same or next day- we want to get you on the right track for you and your little ASAP
Game-Changing Support and Advice
additional travel fee may apply if you are outside of Pittsburgh
Help with LATCH...(positioning, gapping, breast refusal, shallow latch)
Help with SUPPLY…(oversupply or undersupply, what is normal?)
Help with STOPPING OR STARTING…(re-lactation, starting/ending your journey)
Help with FUSSY BABIES…(Identify the why, suggestions to help, less frustration) Help with PUMPIN/SIZING...(Identifying a good fit, suggestions for products/size)
Partners are welcome to attend with you as well. If you need more of a feeding basics class we offer that seperately.
When all you want to do is feed your baby, we see you- and meet you where you are.
What is an IBCLC?
IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants- they function and contribute as members of the maternal-child health team. Many pediatrician become IBCLCs to specialize and hone their knowledge of breastfeeding. IBCLCs provide care in a variety of settings, while making appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community support resources as needed. They are able to do more in-depth assessment and have a larger scope of care than CLCs alone, as well as more intensive training.
Meet our Incredible team member -
Mary Carroll, RN(BSN), IBCLC, DONA-Trained, LCCE
Accepting clients in the Greater Pittsburgh area.
More About Me:
I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and Registered Nurse with OB/GYN, Family Practice and home visiting experience. I was trained as a birth and postpartum doula by DONA International in 2010 and 2012. I live in Bellevue with my spouse, foster kids, 2 dogs and chinchilla. I’m also a childbirth educator at West Penn Hospital and a home visiting program supervisor at the Allegheny County Health Department.
My Why:
All babies deserve the best their parents can give them, and all parents deserve the support to make that possible. My journey to supporting new families started when I was a Peace Corps volunteer serving alongside midwives in rural Turkmenistan. Using a bike flashlight and the Where There Is No Midwife book to attend births with the midwives, I was inspired to build my own skills to help improve perinatal health. When I returned to the US, I trained as a doula and went to nursing school, later getting certified as a lactation counselor, infant massage instructor, childbirth educator and lactation consultant.
My Superpower:
Supporting families in their goals- “you are the expert in your life!” I advocate and empower self- advocacy for parents and caregivers I work with. I’m also a linguaphile/aspiring polyglot (aka language nerd), and am passionate about sign language!
I specialize in:
Supporting families from diverse backgrounds, especially LGBTQ and international families of all configurations and backgrounds.
“Mary was my nurse and breastfeeding support for my first baby. I now have 3 babies and I still remind myself “tummy to mummy” every time! I am thankful for all the help she gave me and other moms!”-Chelsea
“I can’t express how valuable I found Mary’s gentle guidance and intuitive nature during my birth experience and I can’t imagine doing it without her.” - Maria & Chet
