North Central Florida Breastfeeding Resource List

Breastfeeding Medicine Providers

• Mary C Ryngaert, ARNP IBCLC, Erica Noegel, ARNP IBCLC UF Health Pediatrics (Gainesville) tongue tie release, prescriptions, lactation support Phone: 352-733-1770 https://ufhealth.org/uf-healthpediatrics/breastfeeding

• Sara Copeland DNP, ARNP, IBCLC BORN to Connect: Comprehensive lactation services (Gainesville) Laser releases for tongue and lip ties. Phone: 352-441-1038 www.bornlactation.com

 

Lactation Consultants

• Heidi Agostinho, PhD, IBCLC, Foundation for Breastfeeding, (Gainesville) Phone: 305-970-0858 (Habla Español) home and virtual visits, phone help, classes.

• Angela Daniel, MSSW, CD, CLC Family Centered Birth Services (Gainesville) Phone: 352-477-2139 home visits, classes www.familycenteredbirthservices.com

• Jennifer Moore, RN, IBCLC, Optimom Lactation Services (Gainesville) Phone: 808-468-6455 in home or telehealth visits, breast pump and scale rentals www.optimomlactationservices.com/

• Eden Nevárez, IBCLC, Bonding with Baby Lactation (Ocala) Phone: 352-897-0375 office or home visits, classes www.bondingbabylactation.com

 

Pediatric Dentists (tongue, lip, buccal tie laser releases)

• Dr. Kristen Dreyer, DMD (Gainesville) - Phone: 352-335-7777- www.kidsonlydentalplace.com

• Dr. Gary Myers, DMD (Middleburg) - Phone: 904-505-2010 – www.tooth2tooth.com

• Dr. Frank Sierra, DMD (Tampa) - Phone: 813-889-0780 – www.kidssmilesdental.com/

• Dr. Patricia Villalta DMD, MS (Clermont) – Phone: 352-653-1600 www.orlandotonguetiecenter.com

 

Speech/Occupational Therapists

• Catherine Kadechka, MA, CCC-SLP, Myoga Speech (Gainesville) Phone: 352-340-1113 TOTS, Beckman, and TummyTime!Method certified, specializes in oral function as it related to feeding, speech, breathing, and orofacial development www.myogaspeech.com

• Arin Sandora, OT, Milk and Honey Occupational Therapy (Alachua) Phone: 352-514-8835 TOTS and Beckman certified, Home-based occupational therapy https://arintheot.com/

 

Bodywork Practitioners – Cranial Sacral Therapists

• Marita Guilderson, CST, LMT (High Springs) - Phone: 352-226-2808 - Email: Roddimarita@gmail.com

• Anne Wister, CST, LMT (Tampa) - Phone: 727-251-2324 - www.iahp.com/annewister

 

Bodywork Practitioners – Chiropractic

• Drs. Shane and Brittany Semegon, DC, Awaken Chiropractic (Gainesville) Phone: 352-448-1402 Webster technique certified www.awakenmyhealth.com

• Back in Balance (Gainesville) Phone: 352-271-1211 www.backinbalancegainesville.com

 

Public Health Services/Community Resources

• Healthy Start of North Central Florida - Phone: 1 (877) 678-9355 - www.chsandhsncfcoalitions.org

• (WIC) Alachua Women Infants and Children Program - Phone: 352-225-4343

• Early Steps - Phone: 352-273-8555 - www.myearlysteps.com

• Florida Department of Health Marion County - Phone: 352-644-2674

 

La Leche League of Gainesville - Leaders: Emily, Justine, Mirella, Rachel,

In-person Meetings, Phone/Online Support, Lending Library - Phone: 352-507-5530

¿Necesitas ayuda para amamantar en español? Comunícate con Mirella en 352-731-2454 o mirellaramkaree@gmail.com

 

Breastfeeding and Baby Supplies

• Optimom Lactation Services - Phone: (808)-468-6455 breast pump and baby scale rentals

• Especially for Women - Phone: (352) 332-9095 - breast pumps rentals and for purchase

• The Gift Stop at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital - Phone: (325) 265-0121 - breast pump rental

 

Facebook Support Groups

• Gainesville Tongue Tie Group - www.facebook.com/groups/GainesvilleTongueTie

• La Leche League of Gainesville Group - www.facebook.com/groups/LLLofGvilleFL

• North Florida Tongue Tie Group - www.facebook.com/groups/tonguetiesupportofnorthflorida

• Tongue Tie Babies Group - www.facebook.com/groups/tonguetiebabies

 

Online Resources

 

General Breastfeeding Information

• La Leche League - https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/

• Kelly Mom - www.kellymom.com

• Dr. Jack Newman - https://ibconline.ca/ (Click on Info and Videos)

• Nancy Mohrbacher - www.nancymohrbacher.com

 

Medication and breastmilk

• Lactmed - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

• Infant Risk - www.infantrisk.com/categories/breastfeeding

• Tongue and Lip Tie Information

• Dr. Ghaheri - www.drghaheri.com

• Dr. Kotlow - www.kiddsteeth.com/breastfeeding.php

• Dr. Baxter - www.tonguetieal.com

• Michelle Emanuel, TummyTime Method - www.youtube.com/user/MichelleE110/

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Disclaimer: These providers and organizations are listed as potential resources. LLL of Gainesville does not recommend, or receive benefit from, these organizations.