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I am a Brooklyn-based International Board Certified Lactation Counselor (IBCLC). My goal is to provide individualized non-judgemental care to meet new parents where they are on their own feeding journeys. I am committed to helping new parents navigate the early days and weeks of feeding their babies. Whether you and your baby are new at breastfeeding, or you would like to learn how to transition your baby to a bottle or wean your baby, I can help with all these transitions. Some examples of common issues I work with my clients on are positioning and latch assistance, nipple pain, clogged ducts, mastitis, milk supply issues, infant weight gain concerns, and pumping and storing milk. I provide in-home visits in Brooklyn and telehealth in all boroughs.

Preparing for breast/chestfeeding prenatally can provide a foundation for initiating breast/chestfeeding. Ask about scheduling a prenatal lactation session with me to learn about the basics to get you off to a good start. (most insurances cover this). I am in-network with many major insurance companies. Currently I am in network with Aetna, UHC, Oxford Freedom/Liberty. Cigna - depends on your plan. I am out of Network with Blue Cross but provide super bills for reimbursement. Please click below to request to book/inquire.

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Lactation Testimonials

Breastfeeding was so important to me, but I was about ready to give up after excruciating latches from my son the first night and day at home. When Shamina visited, she helped me get my baby on without pain for the first time since leaving the hospital and gave me the confidence to keep going with breastfeeding.

-Amanda

I cannot recommend Shamina enough. From day one I had a very hard time breastfeeding my daughter with all sorts of issues including under supply, latching problems and bad mastitis. I could have not gone through it all without the help and expertise of Shamina who made herself available straight away and showed us on how to solve these problems. Shamina was also critical in my emotional and psychological well-being during that time when the postpartum blues and lack of sleep really hit. Her emotional support and kindness I will never forget. Our daughter is 4 months now, growing, happy and breastfeeding without a problem.

-Eileen

Shamina’s lactation services really helped me get breastfeeding off to a great start with personalized, actionable advice. Her essential lactation support magically improved our baby's latch and made it possible for me to continue breastfeeding. I feel fortunate that I can continue to stay in touch with Shamina for her support and expertise. I would recommend her to anyone.

-Pauli