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Breastfeeding support that meets you where you are.

Our values.

  • You Matter.

    Your needs, your goals, your family. We’re here to serve you in getting to where you want to be. Our #1 goal is to provide support that is personalized to you, compassionate and evidence-based.

  • Accessibility.

    All families deserve infant feeding support, regardless of how they’re feeding, where they live, who they love, what their income is or what they look like. We strive to serve a diverse clientele by offering home and virtual visits, a sliding scale fee, and no out of pocket fees for many insurance plans.

  • Always learning.

    The world of infant feeding is always changing. The needs of families and our understanding of the process is changing. We stay current with continuing education as well as the collective conversations.

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Sharon Berger, IBCLC, RN

As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Registered Nurse, you can rely on me as an expert in infant feeding. I’ve worked in reproductive health for over 20 years; as a doula, childbirth educator, L&D and postpartum nurse, and a lactation consultant. My husband and I raised 2 wonderful sons, both of whom were breastfed.

I’ve helped hundreds of people improve their feeding experiences, and I’m passionate about making breastfeeding work for the whole family, from the beginning of the journey to the end.

I provide home visits in and around Ithaca, NY, as well as virtual visits anywhere! Check out my complete service areas here.

From our clients.

  • “I have never felt more supported at such a vulnerable time in my life. Having Sharon's advice, knowledge, kindness, and support changed my experience completely. Sharon’s compassionate nature allows her to meet you at a personal level that is completely catered to your individual needs and concerns. Her service is unparalleled.”

    ~Cleo

  • “I came to Sharon in a total panic when I encountered my first nursing strike. She was quick to respond, calm, warm, and incredibly helpful. She helped me to understand what was happening, and gave me tools to get things back on track with my baby. I am so thankful for Sharon!”

    ~Morgan

  • “Sharon made me feel validated, safe, and accepted. I wish we had connected MONTHS ago! Her time, knowledge and compassion allowed me to move through the process of weaning my child in a way that felt true to me."

    ~Taylor

  • "Sharon is amazing! So knowledgeable and experienced! She helped me get to a successful place in my breastfeeding journey with my newborn. Highly recommend!"

    ~Erica

  • Sharon’s care and support was exactly what I needed as I was deeply struggling with breastfeeding my firstborn. Baby’s latch was painful and I wasn’t sure she was getting enough milk. As a first time mom, I needed education and guidance. Sharon’s help, along with visits to the chiropractor have helped both baby and I to have a better, more peaceful breastfeeding journey.

    ~Becca

  • "Sharon is kind, warm, and knowledgeable! Highly recommend!"

    ~Thea

  • "The care and support that I received from Sharon was truly invaluable. It was clear that we did not have a good latch and that my baby wasn’t getting enough calories. I also wasn’t having much luck with the pump. I was able to quickly set up an appointment for Sharon to come visit me at my home where she helped me and the baby figure out the fundamentals of breastfeeding and using my electric pump. She even lent me parts that actually fit my nipples! Sharon has a calm, reassuring presence and she created a plan that was right for me while emphasizing that there was no one right way to feed a baby. She sent follow up PDF’s with easy to follow notes from the visit - hugely helpful during the postpartum fogginess! In between visits, Sharon was always available for questions via text. With Sharon’s help we were soon nursing with ease! I really can’t recommend her enough!"

    ~Tippy

  • "Sharon has been incredibly helpful in getting my baby to nurse more efficiently and helping with logistics of returning to work."

    ~Jessica