Julie Baumgartner, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

At Best Hope Lactation, I offer personalized, compassionate breastfeeding support to families in St. Augustine, Palencia, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, and surrounding communities. I’m Julie Baumgartner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 30 years of healthcare experience and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration. I became a lactation consultant after facing my own breastfeeding challenges and wanting to help families navigate theirs with nonjudgmental, evidence-based care. Whether you're dealing with latch pain, low milk supply, tongue or lip tie concerns, pumping routines, or preparing to go back to work, I’m here to help. I offer in-office consultations on Saturdays in Palencia and virtual lactation consults available across Florida and worldwide. I also provide prenatal breastfeeding education, support after C-section deliveries, and customized feeding plans for newborns and infants. If you're searching for a lactation consultant near St. Augustine, Palencia, or Nocatee, or need reliable, accessible virtual breastfeeding help, you've come to the right place. Because breastfeeding is natural—but it's not always easy. You don't have to do it alone.