“I understand the frustration felt by mothers who have received contradictory and conflicting advice about breastfeeding and infant care.” states Maria Parlapiano RN, IBCLC, director of Postpartum Place. “That’s why I created my unique business over 20 years ago, dedicating myself to the empowerment of mothers through consistent education and understanding.” Known as the tri-state area’s leading experts in lactation and infant/mother care, we teach mothers how to:
  • Achieve the best latch possible, supporting the mother so that she can repeat this on her own at home
  • Tell the difference between a baby's sucking and actually getting milk
  • Recognize early feeding cues and knowing when baby has really had enough
  • Relax so that the mother and the baby may enjoy a relaxed and positive breastfeeding experience
In our warm and relaxed environment, we will listen to the mother, help diagnose her breastfeeding concerns, treat her pain or milk supply issues, and help her to prevent future problems.

"I would have paid any amount to get the reassurance and help that I did.  We are so thankful for Maria’s expertise and support!"
- Laura H., Livingston, NJ

Maria and staff are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to you, including your complete understanding of our office policy regarding payment and insurance reimbursement. Payment is required at the time of service. We accept cash, check, Master Card or Visa.

According to Dr. Marianne Neifert, pediatrician, national breastfeeding expert and author of "Great Expectations: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding" (Sterling, September 2009):

"I think we don't tell mothers to budget money for working through your breastfeeding. We tell mothers you're going to make money breastfeeding. But it costs money to feed a baby; how do you want to spend that, on the best nutrition or the second-best nutrition? So budget money in case you need to pay for a breastfeeding consultation or in case you need to rent a pump, and unfortunately, we don't get the good medical coverage for these things women deserve. That's a whole other issue."


 
Come visit us! Shop in the boutique, stop in for a babywearing consult, meet with one of our lactation consultants or join one of our moms' groups.
HOURS:
Monday thru Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
LOCATION:
55 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
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PHONE:
800-801-MILK

973-701-0606
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