IBCLC Breastfeeding Care and Lactation Support in Sarasota, FL
Insurance Coverage for Lactation Services
Call/text now: 1(813)291-4695
Compassionate Lactation Care for Families in Sarasota, Florida
At Thrive Lactation Center, our Sarasota lactation consultants provide expert, IBCLC-certified breastfeeding support for families along Florida’s Gulf Coast. We understand that breastfeeding can bring both joys and challenges, and our mission is to give parents the guidance and confidence they need at every stage. From prenatal breastfeeding classes to hands-on help with newborn latch, milk supply, and pumping, our consultants deliver compassionate, personalized care tailored to each family.
We proudly accept insurance and serve families in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and surrounding Gulf Coast communities, making professional lactation services accessible close to home.
Newborn Feeding & Latch Assistance
Early feeding often comes with questions and challenges. Our IBCLC-certified consultants in Sarasota provide hands-on support for latch, weight gain, and newborn feeding routines, ensuring parents feel reassured and supported.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes in Sarasota
Our prenatal classes in Sarasota prepare expecting parents with practical knowledge and skills before the baby arrives. We cover latch basics, positioning, milk supply, and what to expect in the first days of feeding.
Pumping Guidance & Milk Supply Support
Our Sarasota team helps families establish pumping routines, store milk safely, and manage oversupply or low supply. We create customized solutions for each family’s lifestyle and goals.
Insurance Coverage for Lactation Services in Florida
Thrive Lactation Center proudly accepts insurance for lactation services, ensuring that families in Sarasota and Gulf Coast communities can access expert breastfeeding support without financial stress.
Sarasota Service Areas
Thrive Lactation Center is proud to support families in Sarasota, FL, and across Florida’s Gulf Coast. In addition to Sarasota, our consultants provide care in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and nearby communities, bringing IBCLC-certified breastfeeding expertise closer to families.
Thrive Lactation Center- Sarasota
In-Home and Virtual Consults Available
call/text: 813-291-4695
What Families Are Saying About Thrive Lactation Center
Get Trusted Breastfeeding Support in Sarasota
Our Sarasota lactation consultants are IBCLC-certified and passionate about helping families thrive. From prenatal classes to newborn feeding and pumping guidance, we provide personalized, compassionate care. We proudly accept insurance and serve families across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Gulf Coast communities.
Local Events at Thrive Lactation Center
Thrive Lactation Center participates in local events in Sarasota and surrounding Gulf Coast communities, including parenting workshops, breastfeeding education classes, and community health fairs. These gatherings help families connect with IBCLC consultants and access trusted resources in a supportive environment.
Meet our Sarasota Lactation Consultants
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Ruxandra Johnson RN, BSN, IBCLC
Ruxandra was born and raised in Romania and moved to the US when she was 16 years old. She has spent most of her time time in Colorado where she met her husband. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado Denver and started her nursing journey as a postpartum nurse. Right away, she fell in love with helping new families breastfeed their babies and after having her own struggles with breastfeeding, She decided to become an IBCLC and practice lactation full time in Sarasota, FL. It has been an incredibly rewarding step in her career. She loves connecting with Sarasota families and supporting their feeding goals no matter where they are on the journey.