Insurance-covered, in-home, clinic, and virtual lactation support from Chicagoland's largest team of board-certified IBCLCs — proudly serving families throughout Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Park Ridge, and the surrounding Northwest Suburbs.
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Common Challenges
From low milk supply and painful feeding, to pumping and bottle refusal, our IBCLCs provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your family's feeding goals.
Support for increasing and protecting milk supply.
Identify and address the root cause of breastfeeding pain.
Expert help for shallow, painful, or ineffective latch.
Prepare for a successful breastfeeding journey before baby arrives.
Helping babies transition smoothly between breast and bottle.
Personalized support for pumping, schedules, and milk storage.
Expert support for relief, recovery, and prevention.
Evaluation, feeding support, and trusted referrals when needed.
Every feeding journey is different — and we've seen it all. Our IBCLCs are here to help.
Simple support so you can focus on your baby.
Confirm your insurance benefits in minutes. Most families pay $0 out-of-pocket.
Receive personalized support from an experienced IBCLC who listens and guides you.
All reviews from real patients on Google.
"Helped us through supply issues, mastitis, baby refusing bottle and finally introduction of solids. She is very professional, prompt responsiveness when need help and always follow up. Can't thank Melissa's services enough!"
"Melissa was able to meet with me through telehealth less than 24hrs after I reached out. She was very knowledgeable, supportive, and reassuring about my concerns and provided a thorough care plan. I definitely recommend."
"Melissa was nice and very knowledgeable! Within one session and the provided resources I saw a significant improvement. I would highly recommend."
"Melissa has been so helpful and has made me feel so much better about having expert guidance on how to improve my supply."
"They came to our home, watched a full feeding, and gave us a plan we could actually follow. It completely changed how the first weeks went for us."
Compassionate care.
Expert guidance.
Real results.
All reviews from real patients on Google.
From Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect to Schaumburg, Palatine, Park Ridge, and Barrington, North Shore Lactation helps Northwest Suburban families overcome feeding challenges with expert, evidence-based care delivered right to their homes.
We regularly support families throughout Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Park Ridge, Barrington, and neighboring communities. Whether you're breastfeeding for the first time or navigating pumping and return-to-work transitions, our IBCLCs bring personalized care directly to your home.
Many of the families we support are transitioning home after delivery at Northwest Community Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and other nearby hospitals. We often begin with a virtual consultation while you're still in the hospital, followed by an in-home visit after discharge.
From established communities like Arlington Heights and Park Ridge to growing areas around Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates, our consultants understand the rhythm of Northwest Suburban families — balancing newborn care with commutes to nearby corporate campuses and quick trips to O'Hare for visiting family.
Below are answers to common questions about breastfeeding, lactation consultations, and what to expect.
Compassionate, evidence-based care from Chicagoland's trusted team of IBCLCs.
Call or text us at (847) 220-4192
