Expert Lactation Care for Busy Maryland Families
Personalized in-home and virtual breastfeeding support from Carolina Pimenta, RN, IBCLC. With over 16 years of maternal-child health experience and more than 10,000 families served, you'll receive the expert guidance and compassionate care you deserve.
RN & IBCLC
Tongue-Tie Expertise
In-Home & Virtual Visits
English, Portuguese & Spanish
Trusted by physicians, healthcare professionals, executives, and growing families throughout Maryland.
We provide compassionate lactation support that reduces stress, builds confidence, and helps mothers and babies thrive throughout their breastfeeding journey.
Same-day emergency visits prioritized: discretion and premium, individualized care for your family.
Supportive Lactation Services You Can Trust
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Personalized in-home lactation support.
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Convenient one-on-one virtual lactation support.
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Evidence-based prenatal and postpartum education.
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Specialized prenatal planning for mothers.
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Ongoing support to monitor progress.
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Comprehensive feeding assessment.
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Expert guidance on combining breastfeeding and pumping.
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Support for breastfeeding beyond infancy.
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Workplace lactation education and support services.
Client Reviews
Breastfeeding did not come naturally to my son or me. As a newly postpartum first-time mom, I was overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, and in pain, struggling to nurse my newborn. I felt discouraged and was on the brink of giving up on breastfeeding. Then I found Carolina. I called her at my wits’ end on a Saturday. She made sure both my husband and I understood the techniques when we did them and never seemed bothered when we would ask her to show us again or repeat herself. She followed up quickly. Overall, I would highly recommend Carolina Pimenta to any new mom planning on breastfeeding. My son and I have definitely benefited from our experiences and were able to hit our 6-month goal of exclusively breastfeeding before offering solids. I know this goal was met from the help we received from Carolina.”
— Christina C.“Under the guidance of this professional, every mother can be sure of the safety and joy of you and your baby. We know that when a baby is happy, the whole family is happy. And so I would like to thank you Carolina for taking care that from the moment of delivery I could breastfeed my son. For your guidance, caring and patience with us, for encouraging and motivating me in the most difficult hours that were not few. Breastfeeding is a learning process for the mother and the baby, and having the guidance of a professional like Carolina was fundamental to our success. Thanks to this professional who loves what she does and is always updating, today my son is protected because it feeds exclusively on my milk. He is gaining weight correctly and the time to breastfeed is a unique moment of affection and joy for me and for him.”
— Julia P.“I knew breastfeeding wasn't going to be easy, but the difficulty I was having I was sure was not normal. I found Carolina just searching online. The info she gave me helped me understand lip and tongue tie. The doctors I'd spoken to made it seem more of a cosmetic procedure, but the more I looked into it, the more I knew it was a real issue. It was good to have someone else understand that it was something that would really affect my child's growth and positive breastfeeding experience. We ended up having the tongue and lip tie revisions at Carolina's recommendation, and it has made a night-and-day difference in our breastfeeding success. That, along with how to position the baby while feeding, really helped.“
— Anna Theresa G.Why We Love What We Do
Expert RN and IBCLC breastfeeding care for families who value personalized support, convenience, and exceptional clinical expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
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An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the highest internationally recognized credential in lactation care. IBCLCs are healthcare professionals who specialize in the clinical management of breastfeeding, human lactation, and infant feeding.
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You can benefit from seeing a lactation consultant during pregnancy, immediately after birth, or anytime challenges arise. Common reasons families seek support include painful breastfeeding, latch difficulties, low milk supply, pumping concerns, returning to work, tongue-tie concerns, slow weight gain, and bottle refusal.
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I provide personalized support for:
Breastfeeding and chestfeeding
Latch and positioning
Milk supply concerns (low or oversupply)
Pumping and return-to-work planning
Bottle feeding and combination feeding
Pain with feeding (nipple pain, engorgement, etc.)
Newborn feeding challenges
Weaning and transitions
All care is tailored to your unique goals and lifestyle.
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At Raiz Materna Lactation, care is guided by the belief that feeding support should feel thoughtful, tailored, and deeply reassuring—not rushed, generic, or overwhelming.
This is a private, high‑touch experience, where clinical expertise is delivered with calm presence and intentional care.
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A Refined Standard of Clinical Care
Led by Carolina Pimenta, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC each consultation reflects a commitment to precision, depth, and individualized attention.
Care is never one‑size‑fits‑all.
Each visit includes:Comprehensive assessment of both parent and baby
Insight grounded in current, evidence‑based practice
A care plan thoughtfully designed for your specific needs
The focus is not only on resolving challenges, but on doing so with clarity, confidence, and respect for your goals.
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Yes. Raiz Materna Lactation offers in-home lactation visits throughout Howard County and surrounding Maryland communities. In-home visits allow families to receive personalized support in the comfort of their own environment.
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Yes. Telehealth consultations are available for prenatal education, breastfeeding support, pumping concerns, return-to-work planning, milk supply concerns, and many other feeding challenges.
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Absolutely. Support is available for exclusive pumping, pump fitting, flange sizing, milk supply concerns, pumping schedules, milk storage, and transitioning between breastfeeding and bottle feeding.
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Yes. Prenatal breastfeeding consultations help families prepare for feeding success, understand what to expect in the early days, develop a feeding plan, and address concerns before delivery.
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Yes. Carolina Pimenta, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC, specializes in tongue-tie assessment and feeding support. She works closely with families and healthcare providers to evaluate feeding challenges and develop evidence-based care plans before and after frenectomy procedures.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form, text, phone, or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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Initial consultations typically last 60-75 minutes, allowing sufficient time for a thorough assessment, feeding observation, questions, and development of a personalized feeding plan.
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Raiz Materna Lactation serves families throughout Ellicott City, Columbia, Clarksville, Fulton, Highland, Catonsville, Sykesville, Marriottsville, Elkridge, Woodstock, and surrounding Maryland communities. Virtual consultations are available for families throughout Maryland and worldwide.
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Services are available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, helping families receive support in the language they are most comfortable using.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page, text or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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I am in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, and I’m in the process of credentialing with Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, and United. I will provide a detailed superbill receipt for those who are self-pay, with all necessary medical coding to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Feeling overwhelmed, in pain, or unsure? You don’t have to figure this out alone. Private, concierge lactation support delivered in the comfort of your home.
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