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Trusted Lactation Services for Families in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

At Thrive Lactation Center, our Ft. Lauderdale lactation consultants provide professional, IBCLC-certified breastfeeding support for families across Broward County. We know that feeding a baby can bring both beautiful moments and real challenges, which is why our care focuses on encouragement, practical solutions, and compassionate guidance. From prenatal classes to newborn latch help, milk supply guidance, and pumping support, our team is here to make your feeding journey smoother and more confident.

We proudly accept insurance and serve families in Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Davie, and surrounding Broward County communities, making expert lactation services convenient and accessible.

Newborn Feeding & Latch Assistance

Our Ft. Lauderdale lactation consultants help parents navigate challenges like painful latch, sore nipples, or milk supply issues. With evidence-based strategies, we work to create a more comfortable and positive feeding experience.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes in Ft. Lauderdale

Our prenatal classes in Fort Lauderdale help expecting parents feel prepared and confident before baby arrives. We cover latch, positioning, milk supply, and what to expect in those early days at home.

Pumping Guidance & Milk Supply Support

From planning your return to work to managing oversupply or low supply, our Ft. Lauderdale consultants provide personalized strategies for pumping, storage, and supply balance that fit your lifestyle.

Insurance Coverage for Lactation Services in Florida

Thrive Lactation Center proudly accepts insurance, ensuring families in Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County can access professional lactation care without extra financial stress.

Fort Lauderdale Service Areas

Thrive Lactation Center proudly supports families in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and across Broward County. In addition to Fort Lauderdale, we also serve parents in Hollywood, Davie, Plantation, and surrounding South Florida communities, bringing IBCLC-certified support closer to home.

Thrive Lactation Center- Ft. Lauderdale

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call/text: 813-291-4695

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What Families Are Saying About Thrive Lactation Center

Get Compassionate Breastfeeding Support in Fort Lauderdale

Our Fort Lauderdale lactation consultants are IBCLC-certified and dedicated to helping families succeed in their feeding journey. From prenatal education to newborn feeding and pumping guidance, we provide professional care with compassion. We proudly accept insurance and serve families across Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Davie, and nearby South Florida communities.

Local Events at Thrive Lactation Center

Thrive Lactation Center is proud to take part in local events in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, including parenting workshops, breastfeeding awareness activities, and family wellness fairs. These gatherings allow parents in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Davie to connect with IBCLC consultants and receive support in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

Meet our Ft. Lauderdale Lactation Consultants

  • Professional lactation consultant helping mothers reach breastfeeding goals

    Lisa Conroy, RN, BSN, IBCLC

    Lisa is a bachelor’s-prepared registered nurse and an IBCLC-certified lactation consultant with extensive experience caring for families in both postpartum and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) settings. Her years in the hospital environment gave her a strong foundation in breastfeeding education, newborn feeding, and maternal recovery—equipping her to guide parents with both expertise and empathy.

    At Thrive Lactation Center, Lisa brings this clinical background into the community by providing families with individualized breastfeeding support. She helps address latch difficulties, milk supply concerns, and the unique needs of NICU graduates. Her approach blends evidence-based knowledge with a warm, encouraging style that reassures parents during some of the most meaningful moments of early parenthood.

    Proudly serving families in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Lisa offers IBCLC lactation consultant services designed to help parents and babies thrive with confidence and care.

  • Trusted IBCLC consultant guiding families on their feeding journey

    Dr. Nikki Lovell Smith PhD, MSN, LCCE, IBCLC, RN-MN

    Dr. Nikki Lovell Smith is a highly accomplished nurse and internationally board-certified lactation consultant dedicated to helping families thrive during the early stages of parenthood. With advanced degrees in nursing (MSN, RN-MN) and a PhD in health sciences, Dr. Smith combines clinical expertise with a compassionate approach that empowers families in their breastfeeding journey.

    Her extensive background spans maternal–child health, lactation education, and family-centered care. As a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and IBCLC, she offers evidence-based guidance to support families through common challenges such as latch difficulties, milk supply concerns, and the transition from hospital to home.

    In Ft. Lauderdale, Dr. Smith is proud to provide personalized lactation care that blends clinical knowledge with encouragement and understanding. Whether supporting NICU graduates, guiding new parents through their first days of breastfeeding, or helping families reach their long-term feeding goals, she is committed to ensuring every family feels confident, supported, and nurtured.