Melissa Mancini, CNM, RN, IBCLC

I am a Certified Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I provide home visits for infant feeding support through my private practice.

I am a mother to two amazing kids who have shaped my career and my passion for supporting women.

When I had my first baby, I did all of the research about childbirth. I took classes, read books, and felt completely prepared. I thought breastfeeding would be the easy part. Once my baby arrived and we struggled with breastfeeding, I felt overwhelmed and exhausted. As I navigated the breastfeeding world, I was astonished by the lack of knowledge and support.

I earned my IBCLC and launched my private practice in 2019. I have experience providing care in and out of the hospital, and I believe families deserve support that meets them where they are. Breastfeeding can be incredibly emotional, and I respect that infant feeding looks different for everyone.

I commonly support families with issues such as: low milk supply, difficulty latching, tongue tie, slow weight gain, bottle refusal, supplementing, introducing pumping, painful latch, introducing solids, weaning, and more!

Being with women during this transition is something I will never take for granted. It is a gift to be welcomed into families’ homes.

I aim to empower families in a non-judgmental setting to meet their feeding goals. It may not always be easy, but I can support you along your journey.

I was a guest on Dr. Mona’s PedDocTalk podcast to discuss breastfeeding basics.

Join me for a prenatal breastfeeding class at the amazing @mamaflowstudio on Sunday, March 16th! This is NOT your typical hospital-style class. As an experienced IBCLC, I will share ways to prepare for breastfeeding, what to expect the first few da
Your insurance may cover the cost of virtual and/or in-home breastfeeding support. This includes a prenatal visit with an IBCLC to discuss preparing for breastfeeding! Check your eligibility through the link in the Bio 👆
Earlier this month I attended the @lactationnetwork conference for private practice IBCLC’s. It was an incredible opportunity to learn from other women who are doing the work in their communities. They also had an amazing group of women as gues
I’ve never spoken at a conference, but speaking to groups is something I love. When The Lactation Network announced their planned gathering of private practice IBCLCs, I knew I needed to reach out. I’m passionate about collaborative care
I’m going to be speaking at the @lactationnetwork conference in Chicago next week! I can’t wait to connect with other IBCLCs and also explore the city! #tlnsummit #tlnsummit2024 #breastfeedingsupport #ibclc #supportedisbest