Melissa Mancini, CNM, RN, IBCLC

I’m a Certified Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and mother of two. Through More Than Milk, I support South Bay families with personalized infant feeding care that respects their goals.

Why this work is personal

Before my first baby arrived, I took classes, read books, and felt prepared for birth. I expected breastfeeding to come easily. Instead, I found myself overwhelmed, exhausted, and searching for the support I needed.

That experience helped shape my career and my passion for supporting families. I earned my IBCLC certification and opened my private practice in 2019, bringing experience caring for families both in and out of the hospital.

Care that meets you where you are

Feeding your baby can be deeply emotional, and every family’s journey looks different. I offer a welcoming, judgment-free space where we can talk through your concerns and create a practical plan together.

I support families with latch difficulties and pain, low milk supply, tongue tie, slow weight gain, bottle refusal, supplementing, pumping, introducing solids, and weaning.

My goal is to help you feel supported and empowered as you work toward your feeding goals. Being welcomed into this part of your family’s life is a privilege I never take for granted.

Supporting moms beyond feeding

I’m also the founder of More Than Motherhood, a fitness and wellness studio in Los Gatos that supports moms from pregnancy through every stage of parenthood. It’s an extension of my passion for caring for families—a space for movement, wellness, and connection as motherhood evolves.

Let’s connect

I offer in-home and virtual consultations, with office visits at More Than Motherhood in Los Gatos beginning in November.

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

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