Supporting Families from
Bump to Baby and Beyond

Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival, navigating breastfeeding, or transitioning to bottle feeding and weaning, we’re here to provide compassionate, expert support every step of the way.

  • Start your journey with confidence. We’ll help you get ready for breast/body feeding or bottle feeding before your baby arrives, giving you the tools and knowledge to feel prepared from day one.

  • We offer personalized support for every stage of your breastfeeding journey, including:

    • Latch and positioning guidance.

    • Troubleshooting challenges like low supply, pain, or tongue tie.

    • Pumping support and building a milk stash.

  • Whether you’re supplementing, transitioning, or exclusively bottle feeding, we can help you:

    • Select the right bottles and nipples for your baby.

    • Create a feeding routine that works for your family.

    • Support paced and responsive feeding.

  • When it’s time to wean, we’ll guide you through the process with sensitivity and care, whether you’re transitioning from breast to bottle, introducing solids, or navigating toddler feeding challenges.

Why Choose Feed with Love?

Family-Centered Care

We focus on your unique goals and circumstances, offering personalized guidance tailored to your family’s needs.

Expert Support

As an experienced IBCLC, I provide evidence-based, compassionate care to help you navigate your feeding journey with confidence.

Ongoing Partnership

From pregnancy to postpartum and beyond, we’re here to support you through every stage of feeding and parenting.

Inclusive Care

Honored to serve all types of families from all backgrounds.  I strive to have cultural humility in all aspects of my life.  

Please let me know if there is anything I can do or say to make you feel more comfortable.  I strive to be an Anti- Racist and Ally to marginalized folx. 

Reasons families see an infant feeding specialist

  • concerns of baby's weight or growth

  • painful breasts or nipples

  • going back to work or school

  • infant oral anatomy concerns

  • starting solids

  • weaning at any age

  • milk supply concerns

  • Paced bottle feeding assistance

  • bottle refusal

  • bottle feeding concerns 

  • "Cat was an amazing resource when I came home with my newborn. She was so informative and helpful when I needed it most. She is passionate, professional, and empathetic. I am so grateful to her for helping me feed my little one. I highly recommend Cat to anyone needing a lactation consultant. She truly was invaluable to the beginning part of my journey as a new mom."

    Maya Tatro

  • “I used Cat for both of my babies and benefitted greatly from her professional care. She gave excellent referrals when recommending additional services like physical therapy/lymphatic massage for clogged ducts and pediatric dentist for tongue tie. She has a great sense of humor and was always respectful and made me feel comfortable. She always responded to my messages, even at late hours when I was worried or hurting. Her care empowered me with confidence and knowledge to continue breastfeeding for several years. I'm so glad I had her support and would recommend her services to anyone feeding their baby.”

    Emily T

  • “Cat has been so helpful and kind. She is extremely knowledgeable and has been able to improve my experience in breastfeeding my daughter. She is also super supportive of your decisions and goals.”

    Alexandra Flores

  • “I would highly recommend Cat as a lactation consultant. She was not only very knowledgeable in her field, but also responded and scheduled me promptly when I had a time sensitive concern. After working with her, I recommend her by name to other mothers with breastfeeding or lactation concerns. She is caring, supportive, and passionate. The best of the best! Thank you Cat, for all of your help! I couldn’t have done it without you!”

    Rachel Doyle

Feel free to email or text with questions.

Cat@cathalekibclc.com

727-346-8857

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Virtual and in home visits

Serving Montgomery County, MD

The following zip codes have no travel fee

20878, 20899, 20874, 20884, 20898, 20885, 20850, 20877, 20880, 20875, 20883, 20849, 20848, 20847, 20857, 20886, 20854, 20879, 20855, 20841, 20876, 20859, 20851, 20852, 20853, 22066, 20165, 20817, 20837, 20916, 20832, 22067, 20896, 20882, 20830

If you live outside of this area, I will likely be able to accommodate you with a travel fee