We strive to ensure that all guidance offered is judgment-free and designed to support your individual goals – whatever they may be.
The Nesting Place offers feeding and lactation consulting services to help every family meet their feeding goals. Our providers are trained to support a mother in order to navigate breastfeeding. Whether your goal is to exclusively breastfeed, assist with latch issues, alleviate pain at the breast, increase milk supply or foster a better feeding schedule, our providers are here to help.
Gabriela “Bella” Rochford, MSOT, OTR/L, IBCLC
Located in our Merrick Office
Bella is an Occupational Therapist and Lactation Consultant who specializes in lactation and infant feeding (breast & bottle) and development.
She offers Breastfeeding Consultations, Pumping Guidance, Bottle Feeding Support, Bottle Refusal Support, Infant Oral Sensory Motor Therapy (pre and post frenectomy care), Infant Development Screenings.
As a NYS licensed OT with experience across healthcare settings-including hospitals, early intervention (birth-3 years old), and now her community-based/ mobile private practice Nurturing LIFT, LLC- Bella is dedicated to empowering her clients across the lifespan to live their lives to the fullest. She’s committed to providing a holistic therapeutic approach that respects the journeys of motherhood and infant development.
After receiving her Bachelor’s in Psychology from SUNY Geneseo, she went on to receive her Master’s in OT from Touro College. Bella has competed 90-hours of continuing education in lactation and is a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. She has also taken advanced Oral Sensory- Motor coursework in early pediatric feeding therapy. Being a mama herself, Bella has dedicated her practice to equipping other mamas and their little ones with the information and tools to thrive!
To learn more about how she can help you, or to schedule an appointment, get in touch with Bella:
Email: grochford@nurturinglift.com
Phone: 516-550-5396
Kelly Crawford, BSN, RN, CLC IBCLC
Located in our Yaphank and Farmingdale Offices
Being a mother is what led Kelly Crawford to finding her passion in maternal/child health. Kelly is a Registered nurse who specializes in postpartum, a Certified Lactation Counselor and currently works as a full time International Board Certified Lactation Consultant after completing over 1000 clinical hours as well as 95 continuing education hours in lactation education.
Kelly strongly believes that breastfeeding success is much more attainable with knowledge and support. She has created her own business to serve the community called Long Island Latch. Her services include but are not limited to:
- Prenatal consults discussing breastfeeding 101, how to be successful, discussion of potential challenges & an individualized assessment as it pertains to lactation.
- Postpartum consults including intake of medical history as it pertains to lactation, intake of subjective information to identify needs, assessment of the mother/baby dyad, full written care plan, provider reports, weighted feeds & ongoing secure support for 1 week.
- 60-90 minute consults can be done in the office, at your home or through telehealth.
Kelly also works through the Lactation Network and accepts some insurance policies.
Get in touch with Kelly:
Phone: 631-480-7551
Email: Kellycrawford@longislandlatch.com
Website: www.Longislandlatch.com
Katie Dowd IBCLC, NDTR & Maryrose Ammirati, RDN CLC from LILac Nutrition
Located in our Farmingdale Office
Long Island Lactation & Nutrition is a collaborative team made up of an IBCLC and a Registered Dietitian, bringing together expert lactation and nutrition support to guide you through pregnancy, postpartum, and infant feeding.
Their services include:
• Breastfeeding Consultations
• Prenatal Breastfeeding Prep
• Pumping Guidance
• Prenatal Nutrition Counseling (Gestational Diabetes, Anemia, High Blood Pressure, Overall Healthy Eating)
• Postpartum Nutrition Counseling (Breastfeeding, Recovery, Overall Healthy Eating)
Katie is a mother of two and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) specializing in practical support for common breastfeeding challenges, pumping, and early newborn feeding.
Maryrose is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), specializing in prenatal and postpartum nutrition to support both parent and baby health.
With over 15 years of combined experience, they bring a practical, compassionate, and highly personalized approach to care helping you feel supported, prepared, and confident from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.
Insurance is accepted for both lactation and nutrition services.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, get in touch with LILac Nutrition:
Email: lilacpros@lilacnutrition.com
Phone: 631-210-6362
www.lilacnutrition.com
Sandy Campos, RN, Maternal-Newborn Certified, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Located in our Merrick and Yaphank Offices
Accepts Most Major Health Insurances
Sandy is the founder of Lactating Mamas of Long Island. As a mom, Sandy’s own breastfeeding experience inspired her passion for supporting other women through their feeding journey.
With over 10 years of nursing experience across NICU, postpartum, antepartum, and pediatrics, Sandy provides evidence-based, personalized lactation support for families in both the prenatal and postpartum period. She specializes in helping moms navigate common challenges such as latch difficulties, milk supply concerns, pumping, and the transition back to work, while building a strong foundation for successful breastfeeding.
Sandy offers in-home, in-office, and virtual consultations, including breastfeeding support, pumping guidance, return-to-work planning, and weighted feeds to assess milk transfer. She also accepts select insurance plans to make care more accessible.
Sandy is currently completing her Master’s in Nursing Education, with a goal of educating future nurses in maternal-newborn and lactation care. Her mission is to ensure every mother feels supported, informed, and confident in feeding her baby—no matter where she is in her journey.
To learn more or schedule an appointment:
Email: SandyC@Lactatingmamasofli.com
Phone: 516-591-5299
Website: www.Lactatingmamasofli.com
Laura Camera, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Location: In-home & virtual appointments across Nassau & Suffolk county
Accepts: Aetna, Northwell Direct, CIGNA, & UnitedHealthcare. Superbills provided for self-pay patients for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Laura is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Registered Nurse, and former Labor & Delivery nurse with a passion for helping families achieve their infant feeding goals with confidence. Before opening her private practice, Laura spent years caring for mothers and babies as a Labor & Delivery nurse, where she witnessed firsthand how meaningful skilled, compassionate breastfeeding support can be during one of life’s biggest transitions.
Her journey into lactation began with her own breastfeeding experiences as a mother of three beautiful daughters. Like many parents, Laura experienced both the joys and challenges of breastfeeding, and those experiences inspired her to pursue advanced education in lactation so she could provide the kind of evidence-based, personalized support every family deserves. Today, helping parents feel empowered and successful in their feeding journey is one of the greatest joys of her career.
Laura provides individualized in-home and virtual lactation consultations throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, meeting families where they are—both physically and emotionally. She understands that no two breastfeeding journeys are alike and creates customized care plans designed around each family’s unique goals, lifestyle, and circumstances.
She offers comprehensive support for:
- Prenatal breastfeeding preparation
- Breastfeeding and latch concerns
- Low milk supply and oversupply
- Pumping and flange fitting
- Exclusive pumping
- Bottle feeding and paced bottle feeding
- Returning to work while breastfeeding
- Weaning
- Oral function and feeding assessments
- General newborn feeding support
One of Laura’s areas of special interest is pumping and flange fitting. She has extensive knowledge of many breast pumps on the market—including traditional electric pumps, manual pumps, and the latest wearable pumps—and helps parents optimize comfort, milk removal, and efficiency. Rather than relying on standard flange sizing, Laura brings an extensive collection of flange options to every consultation so families can trial different styles and sizes during the visit. Her fitting kit includes multiple flange shapes, including Pano, Crater, Comfy, and Saucer, allowing her to find the best fit for each individual’s anatomy and pumping goals.
Laura believes that successful feeding extends far beyond the appointment itself. Every consultation includes a thorough feeding assessment, hands-on education, a personalized written care plan, curated educational resources delivered through the MilkNotes portal, and one week of secure messaging support so families have continued guidance as they implement their plan at home.
Her approach combines the clinical expertise of an experienced registered nurse with the compassion of a mother who understands just how overwhelming the postpartum period can feel. Families appreciate her warm, judgment-free style, evidence-based recommendations, and unwavering commitment to helping them meet their feeding goals—whether that means exclusive breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or weaning.
Laura is currently in-network with Aetna, Northwell Direct, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, making expert lactation care more accessible for many families.
If you’re looking for compassionate, personalized lactation support from an experienced healthcare professional who will be with you every step of the way, Laura would be honored to be part of your journey.
Appointments are available in-home throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties or virtually throughout New York.
Book online: www.lauracameralactation.com
Email: laura@lauracameralactation.com
Other recommended Lactation Specialists:
Julie Basem, CLC: By Your Side Doula Julie LLC