Expert Lactation Support

In Person & virtual

Feed your baby your way — with support from an International Board Certified lactation consultant

Breastfeeding/Bodyfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Whether you’re pregnant and preparing, newly postpartum, or weeks into your feeding journey, I’m here to support you with compassion, knowledge, and no judgment. If you want to breastfeed and you want help from someone who knows both the science and the ancient wisdom of this process, I want to help!

As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Infant Feeding Specialist, I provide personalized, affirming support that meets you where you are—physically, emotionally, culturally, and with full respect for your identity, goals, and family structure.

Services Offered

**🌿 Prenatal Breastfeeding Prep**
Learn what to expect, how to prepare your body, and how to get off to a strong start in the early days.
**🌿 Postpartum Feeding Support**
Struggling with latch, pain, low milk supply, oversupply, or bottle refusal? I offer step-by-step help to improve feeding for both you and your baby.
**🌿 Weighted Feeds**
Wondering how much milk your baby is actually getting? I offer weighted feeds to measure intake during a feeding session.
**🌿 Pumping + Back-to-Work Plans**
Get guidance on choosing the right pump, creating a pumping schedule, and storing your milk with confidence.
**🌿 Nipple + Bra Sizing**
Proper fit matters! I help with custom bra and flange sizing to make nursing and pumping more comfortable and effective.
**🌿 Bottle Refusal Consultation**
A bottle refusal consultation helps if your baby is having a hard time taking a bottle. We’ll look at why your baby may not want the bottle—like how fast the milk flows, the bottle shape, or the timing.
We often hear that breastfeeding/bodyfeeding is a “natural process,” but we aren’t given the tools we need to make our efforts successful. I support new and seasoned parents with education around breastfeeding/bodyfeeding, as well as explain how to troubleshoot common challenges.

“As a first-time mom, I had no idea what a doula was or how much I truly needed one—until I found Ancient Wisdom Birth Services. From the moment I connected with Nyasia, she provided the support, education, and reassurance I didn’t even know I was missing.

Breastfeeding was something I wanted to try, but I had no idea what to expect. Thanks to Nyasia’s guidance, I not only felt confident in my journey but have now committed to breastfeeding for at least two years! Her evidence-based knowledge, patience, and encouragement made all the difference, and I never felt judged—only empowered.

My experience was so life-changing that I’ve been inspired to follow in her footsteps. I’m now training to become a doula myself, and I’m honored to be mentored by someone as passionate and dedicated as Nyasia.

If you’re looking for compassionate, culturally competent, and expert care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, I cannot recommend Ancient Wisdom Birth Services enough. This experience didn’t just prepare me for motherhood—it changed my life!” Jackie Walker

Should you work with a IBCLC?

Did you know?

The Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months, with continued breastfeeding along with introducing appropriate complementary foods for 1 year or longer.

Research shows that families who receive guidance from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) are more likely to provide human milk longer and more successfully. IBCLCs offer expert help with latching, milk supply, and other common challenges. With the right support, families feel more confident and are better able to meet their feeding goals. In fact, a study found that IBCLC support can increase breastfeeding duration by up to 2 months longer compared to families without lactation care. Studies have found that IBCLC support can increase bodyfeeding initiation by 35%, and improve breastfeeding rates at one month by 49%. Additionally, exclusive breastfeeding/bodyfeeding rates at one month can rise by 71% with the support of an IBCLC.

In-person or virtual options

I mainly serve the Detroit Metro Area, but I also offer virtual lactation support and breastfeeding coaching sessions! Below, you can find my packages and pricing information. To learn more, or if you have questions, inquire here.

In-person lactation services

1-hour in-person consultation

Access to Breastfeeding 101 training

Positioning and latch support

Measuring for nursing bra

Breast pump setup and tutorial

Connections with community resources

INQUIRE ABOUT LOCAL lactation SERVICES

Virtual lactation support

1-hour virtual consultation

Access to Breastfeeding 101 training

Positioning and latch support

Breast pump setup and tutorial

Connections with community resources

INQUIRE ABOUT VIRTUAL lactation SERVICES

What to expect when working with a lactation specialist

Once you say “Yes!” to hiring a lactation specialist…

You’ll receive a contract and will submit a non-refundable deposit. We’ll get an appointment on the calendar, whether it’s in your home or virtually. You’ll also have time to state your concerns if you have any, and you’ll get access to my Breastfeeding 101 training. This includes the benefits of breastfeeding, how to position baby, how to get support when you meet challenges, and how to pump. We can also create a back-to-work pumping plan.

for virtual visits…

You’ll receive a link to a safe, private video platform. We’ll address concerns or offer lactation and breastfeeding education over video. You’ll also have access to Breastfeeding 101.

Common questions about breastfeeding and lactation

The Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months, with continued breastfeeding along with introducing appropriate complementary foods for 1 year or longer. While some new moms have difficulty lactating (secreting milk) to feed their babies, those who are able should absolutely breastfeed!
Breastmilk offers so many benefits to your baby, especially in the first 6 months of their life. Breast milk is the perfect designed nutrition for infants, it contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria, and can even help prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
Studies also show that women who don’t breastfeed after giving birth have increased risk of premenopausal breast cancer, ovarian cancer, retained gestational weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and even heart attack.
There are definitely situations where a family will need to provide formula, such as if the mother is sick or absent in the early days of a child’s birth. However, the Academy of Pediatrics does recommend breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child’s life.
While formula is incredibly helpful if a mother isn’t able to breastfeed, formula feeding has been associated with elevated risks of childhood obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, leukemia, and even sudden infant death syndrome.
Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt! Without proper instruction and latch support, you may notice discomfort if you go too long between feedings or if your child is improperly latched. This is why lactation and breastfeeding education is so important!
Yes, as a lactation educator, I can help with that! I will help you understand lactation, latching, and breastfeeding techniques that help you keep baby fed. For more complex issues, I will also refer you to an IBCLC lactation specialist.

Keep your baby happy, fed, and healthy

I know that you’re a strong, capable woman who wants to learn everything you can about how to feed your baby with the tools nature you equipped you with. I’ll help you with education, troubleshooting support, and resources to help you and your little one thrive.

Inquire about my lactation services and availability here.

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