by michelle@grit.online | Aug 11, 2026
Jessica is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with more than 12 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infant feeding. Beginning her career as a doula, Jessica brings a calm, compassionate, whole-family perspective to lactation care and is passionate about meeting each family where they are while supporting their individual feeding goals and milk production or feeding needs.
Jessica holds master’s degrees in Public Health and Social Work and has a special interest in perinatal mental health. She understands that feeding challenges are often intertwined with the physical and emotional experiences of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her approach is evidence-based, collaborative, and consent-centered, creating a safe and judgment-free space where parents feel heard, respected, and supported.
As a mother of two, Jessica has also experienced firsthand the value of receiving skilled IBCLC support. She considers it a privilege to support families during this meaningful and often vulnerable season and is committed to providing thoughtful, individualized care that empowers parents to make informed feeding decisions with confidence.
She supports families in the North Bethesda office.
by michelle@grit.online | Aug 11, 2026
Jaime Blanchard, LPN, IBCLC, is a Licensed Practical Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant dedicated to helping families achieve their infant feeding goals with confidence and compassion. With a background in pediatric nursing, she combines clinical expertise with personalized, evidence-based lactation care to support parents through every stage of their feeding journey.
Drawing from her experience caring for infants and children in both pediatric practices and hospital settings, Jaime understands that every family has unique needs and challenges. She provides comprehensive lactation support for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, latch difficulties, milk supply concerns, tongue-tie support, returning to work, and other infant feeding questions. Her goal is to meet families where they are, offering individualized guidance that respects their values, circumstances, and feeding goals.
Jaime believes that parents deserve compassionate, judgment-free support as they care for their babies. She is passionate about empowering families with practical education, encouragement, and the confidence to make informed decisions that work best for them. Whether supporting first-time parents or growing families, she strives to create a welcoming environment where every parent feels heard, supported, and capable.
Outside of her work with families, Jaime enjoys spending time with her son, reading, continuing her professional education, and advocating for accessible, evidence-based lactation care within her community.
by Marika Arovuo | Nov 21, 2025
Jessica Cunningham has over 15 years of experience working with women, infants, and children. In her most recent role, she was the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Director for 19 clinics in Texas, where she started her professional career as a Nutritionist and worked as a leader in the WIC agency. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Registered Dietitian, and a certified personal trainer.
Jessica is a mom of two. She has a passion for supporting others in their own personal journey with nutrition by building healthy relationships with food and fitness to enhance movement and quality of life that meets individual expectations. Jessica plans to offer yoga classes that promote balance, foster awareness, and encourage healing from the inside out. She holds a Masters degree in Dietetics and is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA).
by jean@grit.online | Sep 9, 2025
Melissa Randolph moved to the Frederick area in 2022 and has spent more than nine years walking alongside new parents as they navigate both the joys and challenges of feeding their babies. Her own experiences—raising three children and breastfeeding for ten years—sparked her passion for guiding families toward what works best for them.
With over 12 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) specializing in women’s and children’s health, Melissa finds her greatest joy in empowering parents to feel confident and supported in reaching their feeding goals.
She has a special interest in working with babies who struggle with feeding, whether breast or bottle, and is committed to making the process easier and less stressful for families. Drawing from her own challenges as a new mom, Melissa approaches each family with empathy and a deep understanding of how delicate this transition into parenthood can be.
Melissa provides in-office consultations in Mount Airy and is honored to support families in their homes throughout Frederick & Washington Counties, Southern Pennsylvania, and parts of West Virginia.
by michelle@grit.online | May 29, 2025
Liba has as a Certified Lactation Counselor for more than three years, and recently completed her internship with Lactation Room and is now a certified IBCLC. She pursued this expanded certification in order to support her clinical scope and be able to support more families. Prior to entering the world of lactation support, Liba taught high school humanities in both Europe and the US.
The birth of Liba’s first child changed the course of her career and led her into supporting families on their feeding journeys. After struggling through breastfeeding and pumping challenges, oral ties, and low milk supply, Liba was inspired by everything she had learned and the support she received and sought training as a lactation counselor. She also has specialized training in bottle refusal, pump flange fittings, and low milk supply. She provides compassionate, inclusive, affirming, and evidence-based lactation care for families of all kinds.
Liba’s goal is to empower parents on their feeding journey. When she has spare time, Liba loves spending it with her husband and two young children, hyper fixating on a craft project, or nerding out about birth and postpartum (some would say birth is her main hobby).
She supports families in our North Bethesda office and provides home consults in Montgomery County.
