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Expert Lactation Assistance in Bonita Springs and Southwest Florida

Families in Bonita Springs, FL can count on Thrive Lactation Center for compassionate, IBCLC-certified breastfeeding care close to home. Our experienced lactation consultants provide the guidance and encouragement parents need to feel confident at every stage, from pregnancy through the newborn months. Whether you’re preparing with prenatal breastfeeding classes, seeking help with latch or milk supply, or navigating pumping and returning to work, our team delivers personalized solutions designed to fit your family’s needs. Proudly serving Bonita Springs and surrounding communities, we make professional lactation support accessible and reassuring.

We proudly accept insurance and serve families in Bonita Springs and surrounding areas including Estero, Naples, and Fort Myers. By combining professional expertise with personalized care, Thrive Lactation Center makes high-quality breastfeeding support accessible to families throughout Southwest Florida.

Bonita Springs Lactation Services

Breastfeeding Support in Bonita Springs, FL

Our Bonita Springs lactation consultants help parents overcome common breastfeeding challenges, including latch difficulties, sore nipples, and milk supply concerns. With personalized support and evidence-based strategies, we guide families toward a more comfortable and confident feeding experience.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes in Bonita Springs

Our prenatal classes in Bonita Springs prepare expecting parents for the early days of feeding. Led by IBCLC-certified consultants, these sessions cover positioning, latch, milk supply basics, and what to expect after birth so you feel ready and empowered.

Pumping Guidance & Milk Supply Support

Whether you are returning to work, building a freezer stash, or facing supply issues, our consultants offer expert strategies for pumping, milk storage, and milk supply management. We provide practical, family-centered support in Bonita Springs and surrounding areas.

Insurance Coverage for Lactation Services in Florida

Thrive Lactation Center proudly accepts insurance for lactation services in Bonita Springs and across Southwest Florida. Our team helps families understand coverage options so they can focus on their baby while receiving professional breastfeeding care.

Bonita Springs Service Areas

Thrive Lactation Center is proud to serve families in Bonita Springs, FL, and throughout Southwest Florida. In addition to Bonita Springs, our IBCLC-certified consultants support parents in Estero, Naples, Fort Myers, and surrounding Gulf Coast communities. No matter where you are in the region, compassionate and professional breastfeeding support is close to home.

Thrive Lactation Center Bonita Springs

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Our Bonita Springs lactation consultants are IBCLC-certified and dedicated to helping families thrive. From prenatal breastfeeding education to newborn latch and pumping guidance, we provide personalized, compassionate care tailored to your needs. We proudly accept insurance and serve families across Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples, and Fort Myers.

Meet our Bonita Springs Lactation Consultants

  • Bonita Springs Lactation Consultant

    Sarah Schooler, MSN, RN, IBCLC

    Sarah is a board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) serving families in Bonita Springs, FL and the surrounding Southwest Florida area. With more than 10 years of nursing experience in pediatrics and family care, she specializes in helping parents overcome breastfeeding challenges such as latch difficulties, pumping, and milk supply concerns. Sarah combines professional expertise with compassionate, personalized care, making her a trusted resource for families seeking breastfeeding support in Bonita Springs.

  • Breastfeeding Medicine Physician in Bonita Springs

    Emily Walkey, MD

    Dr. Emily Walkey is a board-certified pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine specialist serving families in Bonita Springs, FL, and Southwest Florida. With a deep passion for guiding parents through their feeding journeys, she offers both in-office and virtual consultations to make expert care accessible.

    Dr. Walkey specializes in diagnosing and treating complex breastfeeding challenges, including painful latch, milk supply concerns, recurrent mastitis, and clogged ducts. She also provides frenectomy (tongue-tie surgery) to support improved feeding outcomes for babies and mothers. Her personalized, compassionate approach ensures every family receives the solutions and confidence they need to thrive.

    Whether you are preparing for your baby, navigating early feeding difficulties, or seeking ongoing lactation care, Dr. Walkey is a trusted Bonita Springs lactation consultant and breastfeeding medicine expert ready to support you with professional, evidence-based guidance.

  • Breastfeeding Consultant in Bonita Springs

    Rhonda Harper BSN, RN, IBCLC

    Rhonda is a bachelor’s-prepared registered nurse and IBCLC lactation consultant in Bonita Springs, FL, with more than 42 years of experience in Maternal Child Health and Lactation Support/Education. As a mother of six whom she successfully breastfed, Rhonda brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work.

    Her passion is helping moms reach their breastfeeding goals while supporting families through each unique feeding journey. Rhonda proudly serves parents in Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, and Fort Myers, offering compassionate, evidence-based lactation care for mothers and babies across Southwest Florida.