Lactation consultant in Plainfield, IL
Bringing home a new baby comes with a lot of unknowns. Feeding your baby shouldn’t feel like one of them.
If you’re looking for breastfeeding support in Plainfield, you’re in the right place.
I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) offering in-home and virtual lactation support in Plainfield and surrounding areas, helping you navigate breastfeeding, pumping, and early postpartum life with confidence.
Because Googling at 2 a.m. only gets you so far.
In-home breastfeeding support in Plainfield
Personalized lactation consultant support for Plainfield families — in the comfort of your home
Lactation Services Available in Plainfield, IL
I work with families throughout Plainfield and nearby suburbs, offering flexible, personalized care.
Newborn Lactation Consults: Hands-on support in those early days to help you and your baby get comfortable with feeding, positioning, and establishing supply.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Education: Feel prepared before baby arrives with a realistic, judgment-free plan for breastfeeding and pumping.
Follow-Up Visits: Feeding evolves, new problems arise. Follow-up visits help us get you set up for success.
Pumping Support: From flange sizing to schedules to wearable pumps, I’ll help you make pumping actually work for your life.
Back-to-Work Planning: Heading back to work? I’ll help you protect your supply and create a sustainable routine.
Troubleshooting: Pain, nursing strikes, bottle refusal, low supply, oversupply — we’ll problem-solve them, together.
Real support for real life.
Every baby is different. Every parent is different. And no feeding journey looks exactly the same. Every baby is different. Every parent is different. And no feeding journey looks exactly the same. That’s why my approach is simple: We figure it out together — in your space, with your baby, in real time. Whether you’re:
Struggling with latch
Worried about milk supply
Navigating pumping or combo feeding
Preparing to go back to work
Or just wondering if what you’re doing is “right”
I’m here to give you clear, evidence-based guidance tailored to you and your needs.
Why Plainfield Parents Choose The Mom BFF
You don’t need to doom scroll on a random Facebook or Reddit forum. You need someone who gets it.
In-home lactation visits in Plainfield: No need to pack up a newborn, find backup childcare, or have someone else drive you.
Support from an IBCLC: The highest level of lactation support.
Virtual consults available: For flexible support or prenatal education.
Quick communication: I’ll get back to you as soon as I can, BFF promise.
Insurance-covered options: Nearly all plans cover lactation support, either through TLN, Wildflower Health, or when submitted directly. (Learn more about how it works.)
Real-life, judgment-free guidance: My goals are your goals. And you’ll get a new friend to boot.
Car seat safety: As a CPST, I can offer free car seat checks upon request.
My goal is to meet you where you are, literally and figuratively.
Serving families in Plainfield — and beyond
I’m an IBCLC near Plainfield and I visit families across Chicago’s western suburbs, including:
Plainfield
Naperville
Bolingbrook
Aurora
Downer’s Grove
Elmhurst
Oswego
Yorkville
Montgomery
Warrenville
Lisle
Wheaton
If you’re searching for a lactation consultant near Plainfield, there’s a good chance I can come to you.
Meet The Mom BFF
I’m Rachel Skybetter, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), as well as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). That means in addition to lactation support, pumping assistance, and more, I can also help you install and check your car seats.
Book your Plainfield lactation consultation
If you’re in Plainfield and feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or just want reassurance — you’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just in the thick of new parenthood. You don’t need to navigate it solo, you just need a Mom BFF.