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HOME
SCHEDULE
  • Breastfeeding Classes
  • Self Pay
  • Insurance-Covered Visit
SUPPORT OUR WORK
  • Donate
  • Buy Merch!
LEARN MORE
  • About Me
  • National BF Week 2020
  • The Beat of CT Interview
  • CBC Scholarship
  • CLC Recognition
RESOURCES
  • Registry for Moms!
  • CT BF Coalition
  • ZipMilk
  • Interested in a Doula?
  • BF Support Group
  • La Leche League Int’l
  • KellyMom
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    • Insurance-Covered Visit
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Feeding your baby should be a pain-free and enjoyable experience!

Feeding your baby should be a pain-free and enjoyable experience!Feeding your baby should be a pain-free and enjoyable experience!Feeding your baby should be a pain-free and enjoyable experience!

“…Danielle helped with our latching and positioning which was extremely helpful. Her methods are effective…”

- Dadrian 

Schedule a free consultation!

(203) 805-8873

ARE YOU WONDERING…

Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt?

Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt?

Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt?

Breastfeeding should NOT cause you pain! Let’s identify the cause of the pain so you can have a more relaxed experience when nursing your little one! 

How can I increase my milk supply?

Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt?

Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt?

We can create a plan for you to naturally increase your milk supply in order to keep your baby growing and thriving! 

I NEED A CONSULT!

Am I overfeeding my baby?

Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt?

Am I overfeeding my baby?

I can provide you with different feeding techniques that can help prevent your baby from chronic illnesses in the future.

ABOUT

Danielle Blakney, LPN, IBCLC

Hey mama! My name is Dani! I’m an LPN, IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) and the owner of Milkin’ Melanin Lactation Services.

Over the last few years, I’ve helped hundreds of parents overcome feeding challenges! I will assist you in implementing evidence-based practices in order for you to see improvements right away!


I Can Help You With…

  • Identifying the issues that may be causing you to have pain or low supply
  • Incorporating different methods that will improve your outcomes so you can feel more confident on your journey 
  • Proper infant feeding techniques to ensure that your baby is bottle fed safely (whether you're providing expressed breast milk or formula)

READ MORE ABOUT ME

SERVICES

Virtual Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes

Are you expecting and not sure if breastfeeding is right for you? Planning ahead is always ideal so that you can know what to expect and have the support you need to achieve your feeding goals!  

Join a class to discuss your goals, hunger and satisfaction cues, benefits and myths, how to properly latch your baby and much more! 


Classes are available for January and February!

SCHEDULE A CLASS

Prenatal Consultation (1:1)

Not comfortable in a class? Book an individual consult to get your questions answered regarding how breastfeeding REALLY works and set yourself up for success! 


Prenatal consult includes your maternal health history, identifying risk factors, your feeding goals, and benefits and myths of breastfeeding.

Follow up prenatal consults are available to dive deeper into breastfeeding including proper latch, how to relieve engorgement, and much more! All individual prenatal appointments are conducted via Zoom.

BOOK A PRENATAL CONSULT

Postpartum Consultation

 ***All appointments will be virtual going forward until further notice due to the increased number of COVID cases. 


You will receive individualized support including but not limited to…

  • a complete maternal and infant assessment
  • assistance with positioning and latching
  • establishing and maintaining your milk supply 
  • how to properly feed your infant with a bottle
  • a care plan specific to your feeding goals
  • pediatric report sent to your baby’s pediatrician

Schedule a Postpartum Visit

DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE?

We’ve partnered with The Lactation Network!

We’re accepting Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Anthem and Empire). ALL plans must be PPO. Once verified, you will receive SIX insurance covered visits! Can be any combination of prenatal and postpartum.

Get an insurance-covered visit in just a few steps!

  1. Complete their intake form to see if you qualify
  2. Your insurance will be verified
  3. You will receive a link to schedule your free appointment

Click here for your free visit!

TESTIMONIALS

PHOTO GALLERY

Michelle
First-time mom and currently breastfeeding.

Timesha

Weaned after 22mos! 

Devin

Currently breastfeeding her 8 month old! 

Jasmine

Currently breastfeeding for over a year!

Shakeemah

First-time mom and currently breastfeeding 

Joyse

Currently weaning after a year

Caurice

Breastfed and pumped for 1 year

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Together, we can make your feeding experience a safe and enjoyable one!

Please contact us directly with any questions, comments, or scheduling inquiries you may have.   

Office number: (203) 805-8873

Milkin' Melanin Lactation Services LLC

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

(203) 805-8873 info@milkinmelanin.com

Hours

Open today

09:00 am – 02:00 pm

Evening hours available Mon-Wed for virtual appts from 5:30-8pm.



Text Service:

Secure messaging available for current postpartum clients via secure Client Portal.

Emergency Service:
Please call 911
 

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