Latch and Thrive Lactation is a Maryland-based lactation consulting practice providing compassionate, evidence-based breastfeeding support for mothers, babies, and families. Founded by Carolina Pimenta, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC, the practice offers personalized in-home and virtual lactation care designed to help families feel confident, supported, and successful throughout their feeding journey.
With more than 16 years of maternal-child healthcare experience in labor and delivery, NICU, newborn care, and lactation support, Carolina combines clinical expertise with a warm, family-centered approach that makes every consultation feel personal and supportive. Latch and Thrive Lactation specializes in helping families navigate breastfeeding challenges with culturally sensitive care tailored to each family’s unique goals and needs.
The practice believes breastfeeding support should feel empowering, educational, and comforting — never rushed or overwhelming. Every consultation is focused on creating realistic feeding plans, providing hands-on support, and helping families build confidence while caring for their babies.
Latch and Thrive Lactation provides comprehensive breastfeeding education, lactation consulting, and feeding support services for growing families.
Personalized postpartum breastfeeding assessments performed in the comfort of your home with customized feeding plans, milk transfer evaluations, and ongoing support.
Virtual breastfeeding consultations available worldwide for families needing flexible, affordable access to expert lactation care.
One-on-one prenatal breastfeeding education focused on latch, milk supply, feeding expectations, and preventing common breastfeeding challenges before birth.
Consultations and classes designed to help parents confidently use breast pumps, protect milk supply, build feeding routines, and prepare for returning to work.
Specialized feeding assessments focused on oral restrictions, latch difficulties, milk transfer concerns, and feeding discomfort.
Customized lactation planning for mothers and babies with medical, anatomical, or feeding-related risk factors.
Continued breastfeeding coaching and progress monitoring through in-person or virtual follow-up support.
Workplace lactation education, wellness integration, breastfeeding support resources, and lactation room consulting for businesses and organizations.
Extensive healthcare experience in labor & delivery, NICU, newborn care, and lactation support.
Evidence-based breastfeeding care provided by an experienced IBCLC and registered nurse.
Consultations are designed to feel personal, supportive, and stress-free for families.
Services are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to better support diverse families.
Every consultation is tailored to each family’s feeding goals, routines, and unique needs.
Families can access professional lactation guidance virtually from anywhere in the world.
Support focuses on both the baby’s feeding success and the mother’s physical and emotional well-being.
Latch and Thrive Lactation helps mothers and babies build successful feeding journeys through personalized breastfeeding support, pumping guidance, and evidence-based lactation care.
