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In-Person Lactation Providers

Some providers also provide virtual support. These are marked with an asterisk (*).

  • Babies and Beyond (Triangle), 919-830-0899
    • In-home breastfeeding education and help
  • Beyond Birth Lactation and Beyond Birth Boutique (Durham), 919)413-6484 
    • Professional flange fitting and pumping education sessions
    • Birth Story Healing, Mindfulness Classes, Breast Pump and Pediatric Scale Rentals, Lactation and Feeding Accessories for Sale.
    • Accepts insurance (Aetna, BCBS, United, Cigna, Coventry, Tricare)
    • 1800 MLK Jr Pkwy, Suite 100 Durham, NC 27707
  • Carolina Birth and Wellness (Durham), (919) 480-1423
    • In network with BCBS, Cigna and Aethna for full coverage of lactation appointments. We also can provide a Superbill for clients not in network with those three insurance companies. 
    • 5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 202, Durham NC 27713 in Sutton Station near Southpointe Mall.
  • Cornerstone Lactation, LLC (Cary), 919-457-3647
    • Emerald Rice, IBCLC, provides home visits in Durham
  • Durham County Department of Public Health, 919-560-7732, 919-560-7500 (español)
    • Provides prenatal breastfeeding education and postpartum support to patients
  • Emerald Doulas(Durham), 919-864-8361
    • Goals-based infant feeding and lactation support is back at Emerald Doulas as of June 2022! Lactation Counselor, Paris Laliberte, is now offering support with in-person and virtual service options.
    • Fee-based (patients can apply for reimbursement through insurance)
    • 5317 Highgate Dr. Suite 115   Durham, NC 27713
  • Every Drop Lactation Services (Durham), 919-635-9572
    • Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna, some United Health plans. Able to offer discounts for Medicaid. 
    • 4819 Emperor Blvd. Suite 400 Durham North Carolina 27703 
  • Family Connects Durham, 919-385-0777Free to every family who lives in Durham county with an infant less than 3 months of age. Includes a home visit from a nurse/IBCLC to answer questions, assess your health and your baby’s health, and connect your family to resources in the community, including lactation services.
  • MAAME, Inc. Lactation Clinic We are a team of breast/chest-feeding support staff at MAAME, inc. that serves BIPOC families (both English and Spanish-speaking) in the Durham community. We offer:
    • On-site lactation support
    • Virtual support
    • Home visits
    • Prenatal breastfeeding education
    • Call 919-709-3120 ext. 4 to make an appointment or stop by 1208 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27707 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-3pm
    • For more information, contact lactationteam@maameinc.org
  • Milestones Pediatric & Maternal Nutrition (Cary), 919-443-5240
    • Individualized Nutrition & Lactation Counseling
    • 417 Kildaire Farm Rd Cary, NC 27511
      • Partners with The Lactation Network to help families with some Aetna plans, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Provider Network of America (PNOA), & some United Healthcare plans get insurance coverage for lactation consultations and are able to accept HSA & FSA cards. If not in-network with your health insurance, a superbill can be provided to seek reimbursement from your insurance company.
  • Relatable Lactation, LLC (Raleigh), 919-862-3479
    • Sophia Taylor is a Pediatric Nurse and  International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) located in the heart of the Triangle area of North Carolina.
    • We accept most PPO, PNOA, and Multiplan.
  • Second Nature Lactation (Apex), 919-961-9885
    • 1021 W Williams St, #105 Apex, NC 27502
  • Teaching Babies to Nurse (Chapel Hill), 919-480-8197
    • Fee-based (patients can apply for reimbursement through insurance)
    • 111 Knox Way #110, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • Triangle Lactation (Raleigh), 919-389-1599
    • Offers Virtual Consults and Prenatal Classes
    • Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and can help submit for reimbursement to other insurance plans (please contact your insurance plan before). 
    • 1535 Caraleigh Mills Ct. Raleigh, NC 27603 
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
    • WIC provides nutrition support to qualifying families with children under 5, including breastfeeding support. WIC can provide food, breast pumps, classes, and support groups to new parents.
    • Durham County WIC Program Office Locations
    • Appointments are currently required due  to COVID-19. No walk-ins are accepted. 
    • Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and Breastfeeding classes – call (919) 956-4595
    • Lincoln Community Health Center WIC office: (919) 956- 4042
      • 1301 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707
    • Durham County Human Services Building WIC office, (919) 560- 7824
      • 414 E. Main St., Durham NC 22701, (closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm daily for lunch)
    • More locations and information can be found at the Lincoln Community Health Center Website.
    • Grounded Lactation Emily Moody RN, BSN, IBCLC (919-491-5939 (Durham, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill) 
    • Home vistis: All of Durham and much of Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Morrisville. In office: Chapel Hill appointments and prenatal lactation and labor education. Accepts insurance and HSA payments (BCBS, Anthem, Cigna, United, + more)

Pediatric Practices

These practices offer lactation support, either full-time or part-time. 

Virtual Lactation Consultants

  • Beautiful Baby Lactation with Moira Griffin RN, IBCLC.
  • Family Connects Durham, 919-385-0777
    • Free to every family who lives in Durham county with an infant less than 3 months of age. Includes a home visit from a nurse/IBCLC to answer questions, assess your health and your baby’s health, and connect your family to resources in the community, including lactation services.
  • HUG Your Baby, (919)-923-6609
    • Offers ZOOM classes: Breastfeeding 101 and Newborn Care 101
    • Private lactation consultations and monthly Zoom mother-to-mother support group
  • Mattea’s Lactation Services, (617)-959-4333
    •  English and Spanish; telehealth and in-person
    •  Currently on maternity leave, working 1-2 days a week when available  
  • Milestones Pediatric & Maternal Nutrition (Cary), 919-443-5240
    • Individualized Nutrition & Lactation Counseling, prenatal and postpartum lactation consultant services available via telehealth
  • Second Nature Lactation & Childbirth
    • Comprehensive telehealth services in breastfeeding support, lactation guidance and childbirth classes
  • Triangle Lactation (Raleigh), 919-389-1599
    • Offers Virtual Consults and Prenatal Classes
    • Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and can help submit for reimbursement to other insurance plans (please contact your insurance plan before). 
    • 1535 Caraleigh Mills Ct. Raleigh, NC 27603 

Support Groups

More information on free Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Groups, Meetings, and Classes. Please check in with each group as peer to peer support groups are subject to change.

  • Collaboration: Family Connects, Early Head Start Home Based, and Healthy Families
    • When: Second Thursday of the month from 2pm – 3pm, El segundo jueves del mes de 2pm – 3pm 
    • Where: Virtually from your home! Your nurse or home visitor will send you the link to join either through email or text.
    • English 919-519-4834, Española 919-699-6687
  • Durham La Leche League
  • Emerald Doulas
    • A full-service birth and postpartum doula agency offering the following free support groups and meetupsNew Moms Groups, Moms of Color Group, Perinatal Mood Group, New Dads Meet-up, LGBTQ New Parent Group
    • Weekly New Parent Hangout (free)  -register here
  • NC Women’s Hospital
    • The NC Women’s Hospital now is offering Virtual Breastfeeding classes in English. Registration and payment for that class is done through their site: www.NCHealthyWoman.org. 
    • NC Women’s Hospital offers a free support group called MOM (Mentoring Other Mothers) where different themes are covered, including breastfeeding. Register by calling 984-974-8882.
  • Nursing Mothers of Raleigh
  • Tiny hood
    • Classes on what to expect in the first few hours, days, and weeks of your breastfeeding journey. Learn how often a baby needs to eat, how much milk baby needs, how to increase your milk supply, and tips and tricks for pumping and building a breast milk stash. Being offered for free during Covid.
  • Welcome Baby
    • Provides practical, educational, and emotional support to parents and caregivers of young children. All services are free and conducted in English and Spanish for residents of Durham County who are expecting and/or have children 0-5 years of age. Services include parenting workshops, car seat safety programs, and a giving closet.
    • Check Facebook page for current hours and offerings. Some services are different due to COVID-19. 

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