Lactation Support
Children's Medical Group agrees with maternal and child health organizations that breastfeeding/chestfeeding/human milk feeding throughout infancy is important. Feeding babies milk from their own parent is considered normal for all mammals and has tremendous health benefits for both baby and mother.
We also recognize that meeting the recommended goal of breastfeeding for 2 years or longer can be very challenging in our busy world. We are committed to supporting you with the best lactation care possible, however long your lactation journey lasts. We pride ourselves on maintaining a judgment-free zone for parents and strive to help you meet your feeding goals for your baby.
Do you have lactation questions about yourself or your baby?
Please call our team today at (203) 288-4288 to schedule a wellness visit for your child or to ask any questions.
Helpful Links
Breastfeeding Medicine of Connecticut - Lactation Consultants
Click here to watch videos related to breastfeeding/chestfeeding/human milk feeding your baby.
Carolyn Levy
Carolyn Levy, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, IBCLC, a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and lactation consultant joined Children’s Medical Group in 2021. She earned her undergraduate degree from Southern Connecticut State University, graduate degree from Stonybrook University (summa cum laude), and is Doctor of Nursing Practice at The University of Connecticut. Carolyn’s devotion to pediatrics, adolescent health and lactation is evident in the way she thoughtfully coordinates individualized care for each family, developing and working towards mutual goals at each visit.
Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Carolyn served in the United States Coast Guard. After her service she worked as a registered nurse for 14 years, much of this time at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital where she worked in-patient obstetrics and pediatrics and as the coordinator of the childbirth education program. She also spent several of her registered nurse years as a school and camp nurse.
Carolyn is a lifelong learner and avid volunteer, always seeking new ways to help children and families in her community and beyond.
Carolyn also loves relaxing with her husband and two boys, hiking, gardening, snow skiing and listening to podcasts.
Sue Iwinski
Sue has been honored to learn for - and from - thousands of mothers and babies while helping them find their way to an enjoyable relationship, despite any number of temporary challenges, during their breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey. Her skills were honed at Breastfeeding Resources (aka Dr.Smillie's), CT's premier breastfeeding medicine practice, as an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) from 2000-2021, often assisting those with complex cases. A foundation in group, communication and professional liaison skills for challenging circumstances began while serving as an accredited volunteer with La Leche League of CT (since 1995). Before that, relocating to CT to attend Quinnipiac College and later working as a Veterinary Technician, it was the experiences of nursing her children that inspired her to learn how to provide empowering and effective support for breastfeeding/chestfeeding families. No matter what your personal parenting and feeding goals are for your unique family, it is her pleasure to guide you towards them in a nurturing and respectful environment, just as you provide that for your baby or child.