Lactation Consultant in Brighton, Michigan | Lactation Loop at Whole Mama
If you're looking for a lactation consultant in Brighton, Michigan — Lactation Loop has something special for you right here in Livingston County.
Our Brighton IBCLCs are located inside Whole Mama Michigan at 10407 E Grand River Ave #600, Brighton, MI 48116 — Michigan's premiere holistic maternal wellness collaborative, where pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding support all come together under one roof. Our Founder, Jen Chivas, lives right next door in New Hudson, MI and is available to help at home, virtually or in the Brighton office. That kind of local connection matters especially during the postpartum period when familiarity and trust make all the difference.
This is not just a lactation office. This is a full postpartum community built for moms exactly like you.
More Than a Lactation Visit — A Holistic Postpartum Village
At Lactation Loop inside Whole Mama Michigan, new Brighton area moms get something most lactation practices simply can't offer — expert, private one-on-one IBCLC care surrounded by a warm, holistic community of practitioners and families who understand exactly what you're going through. Whole Mama Michigan is designed as a safe haven for new parents — a cozy Brighton space offering:
Private lactation consultations with our board-certified IBCLCs
Classes, groups and events covering every stage of the motherhood journey
A practitioner collective including birth, pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn care specialists all working in the same space
Community and connection — because no one should navigate new motherhood alone
Resources for every stage — from trying to conceive through postpartum recovery
Whether you come in for a lactation consultation and stay for a new mom group, or you discover Whole Mama through a prenatal class and then book with our IBCLC after your baby arrives — this is the kind of whole-family, whole-person support that makes a real difference.
Our Brighton IBCLC Team
Lactation Loop's Brighton IBCLCs are Registered Nurses and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants — the gold standard in lactation care. We bring clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every visit, whether you're coming into the Whole Mama office or we're coming to your home. Our IBCLCs complete up to 1,000 supervised clinical hours, 14 college-level health science courses, and pass a rigorous international board exam. When breastfeeding gets complicated — and sometimes it does — you want the highest credential in your corner.
Does insurance cover my visit?
Yes — lactation support is considered preventive care under the Affordable Care Act, and most commercial insurance plans are required to cover it, including virtual, in-home, and in-office visits.
Insurances we work with include Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (UHC), UMR, Meritain, Anthem, Wildflower, The Lactation Network, Curative, Tricare Select, BCBS of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, VA CCN, and some HMO plans. Check your specific plan here: lactationloop.com/insurance-information. Sliding scale service is available upon request. Contact us before your first appointment and we'll help verify your benefits.
Book a visit: lactationloop.com/services — or text: 941-254-2502
What We Help With in Brighton
Latch difficulties and nipple pain
Low milk supply or oversupply
Tongue tie and lip tie evaluation and support
Pumping and milk expression guidance
Newborn feeding assessment and weighted feeds
Return-to-work pumping plan
Engorgement, plugged ducts, and mastitis support
Bottle refusal and paced feeding
Weaning support
In-Office at Whole Mama — Plus In-Home & Virtual Options
Our Brighton location is inside Whole Mama Michigan at 10407 E Grand River Ave #600, Brighton, MI 48116. In-office visits give you access to a private, welcoming consultation space with the full Whole Mama community surrounding you — a uniquely supportive environment for new moms in Livingston County.
After Every Visit: Your Care Plan & Medical Records
At Lactation Loop, your support doesn't stop when the appointment ends. After every consultation, your IBCLC completes detailed medical chart notes documenting your newborn education, breastfeeding education, feeding observations, and your personalized care plan. You receive full access to your records through our secure patient portal — easy to share with your pediatrician, OB, or any other Whole Mama provider on your care team. This is clinical-grade lactation care with real follow-through.