LIZ LEVY, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Whether you're preparing for what's ahead or feeding has already been difficult,
you're in the right place for clarity, confidence, and real solutions.
you're in the right place for clarity, confidence, and real solutions.
I can help with most breast feeding and bottle feeding challenges, but I specialize in babies who need more than a basic latch check and families who want thorough, unhurried support from a lactation consultant who knows them and their family. As a Registered Nurse (RN) with almost 7 years of NICU experience and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 10 years in private practice, I provide expert, detail-oriented, and results-driven care for families navigating complex issues like oral dysfunction, lip and tongue ties, persistent pain, bottle refusal, and more. Most generalized lactation consultants aren't trained for this level of depth - and that's where I come in.
I began this work after seeing families struggle with issues that were not easily solved. They were offered quick fixes when what they really needed was thorough, individualized care that addresses the root cause and adapts as feeding changes. I’ve also experienced these challenges personally. Both of my babies had oral ties and feeding wasn’t always straightforward. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate conflicting advice and figure out what actually works for your baby.
I have trained with some of the leading oral habilitation experts from across the country, learning how to assess and support functional feeding, and built a practice that goes beyond symptom management. I don’t just help babies feed. I help them establish the functional skills they need to thrive.
My mission is simple: help you feed your baby with less stress, more confidence, and long-term success. Every baby and family is unique, which is why I create care plans tailored to your needs, your goals, and your lifestyle. I'll be there to support you every step of the way!
I began this work after seeing families struggle with issues that were not easily solved. They were offered quick fixes when what they really needed was thorough, individualized care that addresses the root cause and adapts as feeding changes. I’ve also experienced these challenges personally. Both of my babies had oral ties and feeding wasn’t always straightforward. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate conflicting advice and figure out what actually works for your baby.
I have trained with some of the leading oral habilitation experts from across the country, learning how to assess and support functional feeding, and built a practice that goes beyond symptom management. I don’t just help babies feed. I help them establish the functional skills they need to thrive.
My mission is simple: help you feed your baby with less stress, more confidence, and long-term success. Every baby and family is unique, which is why I create care plans tailored to your needs, your goals, and your lifestyle. I'll be there to support you every step of the way!
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE LACTATION LIZ
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Deep experience supporting families through complex and ongoing feeding challenges
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Additional Experience With:
Credentials:
Conferences and training sessions attended:
- Positioning and latch issues
- Nipple and breast pain
- Prematurity and NICU-to-home transitions
- Twins and multiples feeding dynamics
- Special situations (Down Syndrome, cleft lip/palate and other medical complications)
- Exclusive pumping
- Bottle refusal or bottle feeding difficulties
- Feeding plans for parents returning to work
- Low milk supply/over supply
- Breast conditions such as inverted nipples, previous breast surgeries, engorgement, plugged ducts, and mastitis
Credentials:
- Registered Nurse since 2010 with nearly 7 years of Neonatal ICU experience
- IBCLC trained and certified since 2014
- Ongoing specialized training in oral habilitation and functional feeding
- Preferred provider in the Kansas Tongue Tie Education Group
- Mom of 2 kids with complex feeding issues, including oral ties, who went on to breastfeed for about 2 years each
Conferences and training sessions attended:
- Tongue Tie Symposium (Gold Lactation) - annually since 2016
- Guiding Bottle Breakthroughs (Rachel O'Brien) - 2025
- Breastfeeding Biomechanics: Functional Approaches to Oral Coordination (Gold Lactation) - 2025
- Tummy Time Method Summit (Michelle Emanuel) - 2021
- Herbal Support in Lactation and Infant Care for the Health Professional (Luna Lactation - Melissa Cole) - 2020
- Oral Function: Assessment and Comprehensive Care Conference (Melissa Cole/Michelle Emanuel) - 2019
- Breastfeeding Challenges and Management (GKCLCA) - 2018
- The Other Breastfeeding Dyad: IBCLCs and Bodyworkers (Jennifer Tow) - 2017
- Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad: A Master Class (Jennifer Tow) - 2017
- Breastfeeding Practices (GKCLCA) - 2017
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Inclusivity Note: Lactation Liz is an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice. I strive to make this a welcoming, respectful space for all families. I recognize and honor diverse identities, gender expressions, and family structures. My practice is inclusive of all families and all feeding journeys. While the term "breastfeeding" is used throughout this site for brevity, it is meant to include both breastfeeding and chestfeeding.