Lactation Support Services

If you are pregnant or in your postpartum journey, consider meeting with our Certified Lactation Counselor.

What is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)?

A person who supports families that are considering breastfeeding, having difficulty with breastfeeding/lactation or who have questions about the process. A CLC has completed a class and passed an exam.

Why do mothers see CLCs?

  • CLCs help to address topics or concerns such as (but are not limited to):
    • preparing for breast/chestfeeding
    • returning to work
    • questions about pumping
    • breast/chestfeeding or pumping is painful
    • milk supply
    • latch on difficulty
    • sore/damaged nipples
    • plugged/clogged ducts
    • slow weight gain
    • milk expression

Services

  • By appointment only
  • FREE of charge
  • Home visits available for South Milwaukee and St. Francis residents! 

Meet our Certified Lactation Counselor

KKailyn Dorniakailyn Dorniak

Hi, I’m Kailyn Dorniak. I am a mother of two and have experience with breastfeeding and pumping. I know firsthand that the breastfeeding journey may not play out as smoothly as anticipated and I am here to assist and support you. Let’s work together to make feeding your baby as easy as possible!



Resources we find helpful!

Infant Risk Center
Center for Disease Control & Prevention: Breastfeeding