Breastfeeding Consultant in Arlington and Greater Boston
In-home and virtual breastfeeding support with an IBCLC.
Get help prenatally or postpartum with latch, supply, pumping, bottles, mastitis, returning to work and weaning.
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Hi there, I am so happy you are here!
My name is Aarani Montanari and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
I have a passion for helping mamas, babies and families on their feeding journeys and the transition to new parenthood.
My passion for helping moms began when I experienced my own difficult transition to motherhood in 2021. I struggled with breastfeeding my son and subsequently struggled with postpartum anxiety and depression. Finding an amazing IBCLC to help me reach my breastfeeding goals as well as finding a support system of new moms saved me and helped me discover the joy in motherhood.
It is this experience that inspired me to become an IBCLC - I know how much of a difference it can make to have support in this vulnerable transition time to motherhood and I want you to know I am here for you every step of the way. I cannot wait to meet you and your sweet little one!
đź“ŤBased in Arlington and serving the Greater Boston Area
Lactation Support Services
Every family comes to feeding with different goals, so support is offered in a few different ways. An in-home visit gives you 75 minutes of hands-on help in the space where you actually feed your baby. A telehealth visit, about 45 minutes, works well for pumping plans, bottle transitions, and questions that do not require a hands-on assessment. If you have already had a consultation, a follow-up visit lets you check progress and adjust your plan as your baby grows.
For more specific concerns, a bottle refusal consultation focuses entirely on getting a reluctant baby comfortable with the bottle before a return to work. You can also join a free weekly breastfeeding support group in Arlington to meet other parents and ask questions between visits. Not sure where to start? A brief introductory call can help you decide which option fits.
How Lactation Support Works
Check your insurance coverage or review self-pay options
Book a consultation that fits your needs
Receive personalized feeding support for you and your baby
Every visit includes a comprehensive feeding assessment, individualized care plan, and follow-up messaging support.
Why In-Home Lactation Support Helps
In the first weeks, getting out the door can feel impossible. In-home lactation support brings care to you, so there is no car seat to wrestle with and no waiting room to sit in with a hungry newborn. Your breastfeeding consultant sees your real setup, including your chair, your pillows, and your pump, and builds a plan that works in your home rather than in an office. Partners can join in easily, which helps when they will be supporting feeds overnight.
Serving Arlington and Surrounding Towns
As a lactation consultant in Arlington, MA, Aarani regularly visits families in Lexington, Belmont, Medford, Winchester, Somerville, Cambridge, Newton and Watertown. Telehealth visits make it possible to work with a lactation consultant anywhere in the Greater Boston area.
For Doulas, Midwives, and Birth Workers
If you support families through pregnancy and birth, you are welcome to refer clients who need feeding support. Referring early helps prevent small feeding issues from becoming larger ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The terms are often used interchangeably, but the credential matters. An IBCLC, or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, holds the highest recognized certification in lactation care and supports breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding alike.
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Many families book a prenatal session to prepare, then schedule a postpartum visit within the first week or two at home. If something feels off sooner, earlier support is always easier than catching up later.
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Not at all. Many parents book simply for reassurance, a weight check, or a second set of eyes on a latch that seems fine but feels uncomfortable.
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Yes. Families return for help with starting solids, introducing a bottle, going back to work, and eventually weaning, so your plan can change as feeding does.
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Whether you need breastfeeding support in the first days home or a plan for the months ahead, you do not have to figure it out alone. Book an in-home or telehealth visit, or check your insurance coverage to get started.