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Brandy Walters, BBA, IBCLC, RLC

Owner
Based out of Birmingham/Troy

I have been an IBCLC for over 18 years and have recertified three times. My breastfeeding journey began with my first son 26 years ago through La Leche League in Virginia. I went to a meeting every month and my goal each month was to nurse long enough to get to the next meeting the next month. La Leche League (LLL) taught me how to mother through breastfeeding. As an accredited LLL Leader, I supported mothers while nursing my next two sons.

In Home Lactation Specialists began in Fredericksburg, Virginia and continued when we moved to Southeast Metro Detroit which was back home for me.  I value the team of IBCLCs I work alongside. We all have hours of continuing education and counseling experience. The team offers superb support for all families and their lifestyles. We have worked with challenging cases and support our clients through all paths of their breastfeeding journeys.

Jillian Pickens, IBCLC
Based out of Clinton Township

I am a former NICU nurse with a passion for supporting families during one of the most important and vulnerable times in their lives. During my years in the NICU, I developed a deep appreciation for the powerful role breastfeeding can play in helping parents feel connected to and empowered in their baby’s care. After experiencing difficulties myself, I feel it is so important that families have the support they need. I look forward to guiding families with encouragement to reach their feeding goals and I aim to help them feel supported, confident, and capable to navigate feeding and caring for their babies. When I’m not working, I love being with my family. My daughter is a competitive dancer and it brings me so much joy watching her. I also love to bake, and I’m a huge Disney fan!

Chelsea Hartinger, IBCLC
Based out of Shelby Township

I have been working in pediatric settings for over a decade and am excited to continue my clinical expertise as an IBCLC. Through my experience working with families as a pediatric chiropractor I bring a unique blend of perspectives in musculoskeletal health and lactation care. After struggling with breastfeeding myself, I felt empowered to help more moms and improve accessibility to quality care. I am excited to work alongside a wonderful team to offer guidance and provide personalized solutions that help families achieve their goals. With a holistic approach I aim to provide evidence-based, compassionate care to parents and infants, ensuring that all families have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive.

Stacie Costello, Social Media Manager

& Administrative Assistant

My journey with breastfeeding began after the birth of my daughter in 2016. I am lucky enough to have Brandy as my sister-in-law so we were fortunate to get off to a great start with nursing. I proudly breastfed my daughter for 18 months. When my son was born in 2019, he had a tongue and lip tie revised at one week postpartum and we nursed for 22 months. With both children I dealt with oversupply, clogged ducts, and mastitis. Thankfully, I attended a local breastfeeding support group with both of my kids and that’s where my passion for breastfeeding blossomed.
In my spare time you will find me with a crochet hook in hand. My crochet business allows me creativity and flexibility while mothering my two kiddos.