Find a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in St. Louis, MO
St. Louis has a strong tradition of family-centered maternity care, and its network of board-certified lactation consultants reflects that. From the in-hospital IBCLCs at Barnes-Jewish, Missouri Baptist, and Mercy Hospital to private-practice consultants serving Clayton, Kirkwood, Chesterfield, and St. Charles County, families throughout the metro have access to expert breastfeeding support — including home visits and telehealth for those who prefer to stay home in the early postpartum weeks.
IBCLCs in St. Louis, MO
See all resultsANDREA ALEXANDER, RN
Saint Louis, MO
MARYJO BUTLER
Saint Louis, MO
CARISSA SHANTELL CARSON
Saint Louis, MO
JULIE EVE CARTON, RN, IBCLC
Saint Louis, MO
LAURI P COX, APRN, FNP-BC
Saint Louis, MO
DANIELLE CROCE, RN, IBCLC
Saint Louis, MO
DORA KATE DOWNHAM, RN, IBCLC
Saint Louis, MO
DEBORAH ELDARRAT, IBCLC
Saint Louis, MO
DIANA CHISHOLM ESTEP
Saint Louis, MO
ABEILLE SPEECH AND FEEDING THERAPY
Saint Louis, MO
Finding an IBCLC in St. Louis, MO
How many IBCLCs are in St. Louis?
LactationConsultantDirectory.com lists 10+ IBCLCs in the St. Louis, MO area. The St. Louis metro has a well-established lactation support community across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County. Major hospital systems — BJC HealthCare (Barnes-Jewish, Missouri Baptist), SSM Health (St. Mary's, DePaul), and Mercy Hospital — all have in-hospital IBCLC programs, complemented by private-practice consultants throughout the suburbs.
Do St. Louis IBCLCs take insurance?
Most health plans in Missouri — including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) — are required to cover breastfeeding support under the ACA. Use the insurance filter in the directory to find covered IBCLCs in your network.
Are there IBCLCs in the western suburbs like Chesterfield or Kirkwood?
Yes. Several IBCLCs serve western St. Louis County communities including Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, and Ballwin — either in a private practice setting or through home visits. The metro's suburban sprawl means telehealth and home visit IBCLCs are particularly popular for families who want to avoid a long drive with a newborn.
Can I find a telehealth IBCLC in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri has telehealth-friendly rules for lactation consultants, and many St. Louis IBCLCs offer video consultations. Telehealth is a great option for latch assessments, supply concerns, pumping plans, and return-to-work questions — all from your home.
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Looking for an IBCLC outside St. Louis? Missouri has lactation consultants in Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, and throughout the state.