Lactation Services with a Holistic Twist

Breastfeeding is so much more than feeding your baby, and the transition to parenthood, or addition of a new baby, is both beautiful and challenging. My hope is every family I serve feels heard, understood and supported. Know you will always be met with compassionate, empathetic and unbiased care.

When to Contact an IBCLC

Maybe you didn’t take the class, forgot what you learned while trying to latch the baby at 3 am, or just need reassurance everything is going well. Whatever the reason, I am here to help and create a plan that meets your needs.

  • Premature Baby
  • Feeding Multiples
  • Baby with Medical Conditions
  • Suspected Oral Ties
  • Returning to Work
  • Low-Weight/Slow to Gain Baby
  • Latching Difficulties
  • Breast/Nipple Pain
  • Engorgement
  • Plugged Ducts/Mastitis
  • Bottle Refusal
  • Bottle Feeding/Combi-Feeding/Formula Transition Support
  • Preparing to Breastfeed Before Baby
  • Inducing Lactation/Relactating
  • Fussy/Gassy/Allergy-Like Symptoms in Baby
  • Breast Refusal
  • Pumping Support/Optimizing Output
  • Flange Fittings
  • Weaning
  • Starting Solids
  • and so much more

Don’t Struggle Alone! Let’s Develop a Plan That Works For You.

Our Services

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Before Baby

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Lactation Consult

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Back to Work Consult

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Babywearing & Feeding

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Making Milk (Inducing Lactation) Consult

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Weaning Baby

Virtual (Telehealth) Consultations Available!

About Scientist to Mama

Welcome! I’m Val, clinical research enthusiast, holistic IBCLC and the face behind Scientist to Mama. If you’re looking for breastfeeding help, you’ve come to the right place! The pregnancy and birth of my daughter in 2015 had me researching everything. Knowledge is power, and when given the right information and support, families feel confident making choices that work best for their unique situation. Parenting and breastfeeding are hard! My goal is to guide, support and provide you with the tools you need, every step of the way.

From Our Clients

I will recommend her to anyone without hesitation!

During a holiday week, Val went above and beyond to come see me on a Friday evening. Her prompt response and guidance were a saving grace to my nursing journey. Her passion, knowledge, and compassion were immediately evident. With her help, my 11 day old baby was able to get an effective latch and quickly started to gain weight appropriately. Even though she wasn’t in network with my insurance, she submitted the claim for me to get reimbursement. I will recommend her to anyone without hesitation!

J.K.

Val went above and beyond to accommodate my needs and concerns in regards to breastfeeding difficulties.

She made arrangements to travel to my home within short notice and brought me different tools to harbor necessary trials for milk supply increase. She was compassionate, warm and extremely knowledgeable. I’m so grateful to have her as part of my “village” and I highly recommend Val to all mothers and doulas who are looking for a high quality lactation consultant.

C.R.

Val is amazing!

I was referred to her because I was struggling with breastfeeding, and I can’t recommend her enough. She came to my home and helped me with a nursing session to work on latch and such and helped me get better fitted and familiar with my pump. She has so much knowledge and helpful resources to share, and after care she sent a detailed plan with information, links, and specific referrals needed. I feel so much better, and breastfeeding has been more comfortable.

Kayla

Val has a wonderful, compassionate spirit.

She made me feel very cared for right from the get-go. She was very knowledgeable and readily addressed all concerns. Would highly recommend!

Elena

Our experience with Val during our lactation consult with our sweet son was amazing and she was extremely thorough.

Her knowledge was evident and we felt very confident in our nursing journey after her visit. She spent so much time assessing us and our latch and I was very happy with her care. I would highly recommend her!

Amanda

We are thrilled with the care and service we received from Val!

We struggled with weight gain and supply issues shortly after having our daughter. Val called me right away to discuss our concerns and we made an appointment for her to visit soon after. She did an amazing job giving us options and wasn’t judgmental whatsoever about the plan we wanted to implement which included both breastfeeding and formula. We feel so lucky to have found her and enthusiastically recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable lactation consultant.

Nina H.

Val has helped me tremendously.

She was responsive immediately when I made the last minute call for help with breastfeeding my first baby. She listened to all concerns and I feel went above and beyond to work with me to make an evolving care plan that suits both mine and my baby’s needs. My milk supply and confidence has been so positively increased by having Val on my support team. She continues to check in and be a helping guidance and open door. I would and will highly recommend her for anyone looking for an experienced IBCLC.

Hayley

Val is amazing!

She is thorough, compassionate and really listens. We felt fully taken care of, and her follow up after the appointment has been vital for our family. 100% recommend Val!!

Janice

Val was worth every second of time she spent with me.

She has not stopped trying to support and bring me comfort on my breastfeeding journey and has been a constant form of communication and a wealth of knowledge over the last 5 weeks. She has made multiple trips to my house just to confirm to me that I was “doing it right” when that little voice in my head was telling me it was my fault. Val not only calmed that voice down, but gave me the confidence and push that I needed to continue. Her recommendations for care and her expansive referral space have been huge in helping me heal from nipple trauma and have been invaluable to help my son nurse. I have used other IBCLCs in the past, but none were as honest with me about the problems I was having unlike Val, she told me exactly what needed to do but also while giving me the confidence to do what I needed to do.

 

Sara T.

Val’s expertise and care was the most comprehensive and helpful experience after already seeing multiple lactation consultants.

Her ability to listen and focus on my goals was outstanding. She was able to diagnose issues quickly and offered numerous options while still respecting my wishes. I would recommend Val over anyone in the business!

Lauren B.

I felt so comfortable with Val the first time we spoke…

and even more so in our consultation. She was one of the best resources as a first time mom unsure of feeding. Thank you!

Olivia

Val was recommended to me by my wonderful midwife, Christina from The Modern Midwife.

I am so happy with my decision to contact Val instead of seeing a hospital affiliated lactation consultant like I had with my first daughter. Val came to my home and made me feel heard, comfortable, and at ease with all of my concerns for both myself and my baby. She is incredibly kind, professional, supportive, and super knowledgeable. She responds quickly and answers your questions thoroughly, and with a friendliness that is sometimes lacking in the hospital affiliated facilities. I really appreciate her homeopathic approach and mama relatability. Thank you Val!

Natalie

Scientist to Mama Consulting, LLC is an inclusive practice and all families are welcome. Every patient is treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or genetic information.

Connect With Us!

Ph: 610-745-4962
Fax: 877-330-0883
val@scientisttomama.com
Pottstown, PA

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Request an Appointment

Appointment requests and messages are returned the same day, or the following business day, if received after 7 pm EST. In-person and virtual consultations are available throughout the week, evenings and weekends.

Please submit an Appointment Request, or call 610-745-4962.

For in-home lactation consultations, Scientist to Mama serves the following areas: Montgomery, Chester, and parts of Berks county.