Find a Lactation Consultant in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis and the Twin Cities have one of the Midwest's strongest lactation support networks. Children's Minnesota and M Health Fairview (University of Minnesota) both run inpatient IBCLC programs — but for the longer, more personalized follow-up appointments most families need after discharge, the region's private-practice IBCLC community delivers. Minnesota's WIC program also provides excellent breastfeeding referrals, and most major insurance plans active in the state cover IBCLC visits under ACA mandates.
Lactation Consultants in Minneapolis, MN
Browse All Minnesota IBCLCsBrittany Geisen, IBCLC
Bloomington, MN
Kayla Roth, IBCLC
Bloomington, MN
MAMA KJ CARE, INC
Bloomington, MN
KRISTINE TWITE LEHNEN
Bloomington, MN
LINNA WILKINS
Bloomington, MN
Almara Women's Health
Edina, MN
Brittany Geisen, IBCLC
Minneapolis, MN
Nourish 911
Minneapolis, MN
Anne DeNucci-Lushine, M.Ed., BS, IBCLC, ICCE
Minneapolis, MN
Kayla Roth, IBCLC
Minneapolis, MN
MSP Lactation LLC
Minneapolis, MN
Bellflower Lactation
Minneapolis, MN
Twin Cities Lactation LLC
Minneapolis, MN
Feather Touch Healing Lactation and CranioSacral Services
Minneapolis, MN
Enlightened Mama
Minneapolis, MN
Park Nicollet Breastfeeding
Minneapolis, MN
JOANNE WESLEY
Minneapolis, MN
Blooma
Saint Paul, MN
Nourish 911
Saint Paul, MN
Nourish 911
Saint Paul, MN
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lactation consultants are in Minneapolis, MN?
Minneapolis and the Twin Cities metro have one of the strongest IBCLC-to-birth ratios in the Midwest. This directory lists 20+ IBCLCs serving the area — including private-practice consultants in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding suburbs. Children's Minnesota and M Health Fairview (University of Minnesota) both have inpatient lactation programs, and the region has a strong community of home-visiting IBCLCs.
Do Minneapolis lactation consultants accept insurance?
Many Twin Cities IBCLCs accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, HealthPartners, Medica, PreferredOne, and Minnesota Medicaid (Medical Assistance). Under the Affordable Care Act, most insurance plans are required to cover breastfeeding support and lactation counseling at no cost to you. Minnesota's WIC program also provides excellent lactation support referrals and peer counselor services. Use the insurance filter in this directory to find IBCLCs who accept your plan.
Can I get a home visit from a lactation consultant in Minneapolis?
Yes. Minneapolis has a well-established network of home-visiting IBCLCs who serve the city and surrounding suburbs including Saint Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Minnetonka, Plymouth, and Maple Grove. Home visits are often the most practical option in the first weeks — no need to bundle a newborn for a winter car trip. Many Twin Cities IBCLCs offer same-week or next-day home visit availability.
What lactation support is available through Children's Minnesota or M Health Fairview?
Both Children's Minnesota and M Health Fairview (University of Minnesota) have inpatient lactation programs with IBCLCs on staff in their maternity units. These hospital IBCLCs provide support during your inpatient stay — but for the more thorough, one-on-one follow-up appointments most families need at home, private-practice IBCLCs in the Twin Cities metro are the right next step. Your hospital IBCLC can provide a referral before you're discharged.