Struggling with latch, painful feeding, milk supply, pumping, bottle refusal or concerns about how your baby is feeding? Get personalized support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
COMPASSIONATE. EXPERIENCED. PERSONALIZED.
Breastfeeding Support & Lactation Services
Struggling with latch, painful feeding, milk supply, pumping, bottle refusal or concerns about how your baby is feeding? Get personalized support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
I Can & Will Support You and Your Baby
With Personalized Lactation Services
For You and Your Baby
Feeding your baby is deeply personal, and sometimes it looks very different than what you expected. Whether you're struggling with breastfeeding, wondering if your baby is getting enough, trying to make pumping work, or simply looking for reassurance, I'm here to help.
Why Families Choose Best Hope Lactation
I'll listen first.
We'll figure it out together.
You'll never be judged here.
Feeding support shouldn't feel rushed, judgmental, or one-size-fits-all. Julie takes time to understand what's happening, what matters most to you, and what you want feeding to look like for your family.
There is so much advice about how you're "supposed" to feed your baby. When things don't go according to plan, it's easy to start questioning yourself.
My job isn't to tell you there's only one right way to feed your baby. It's to listen to what's happening, understand what's important to you, and help you find a way forward that feels comfortable, manageable, and right for your family.
We'll work through the questions together—with practical guidance, honest answers, and absolutely no judgment.
I'll listen first.
Before we make a plan, I want to understand what you're experiencing and what matters to you.
We'll figure it out together.
You won't leave with a list of generic instructions. We'll create next steps that make sense for your actual life.
You'll never be judged here.
Breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, combination feeding—your goals are yours. I'm here to support them.
In The Community
Being part of the St. Augustine and St. Johns County community means more to me than simply serving families here. I love having opportunities to talk openly about breastfeeding, newborn feeding, parenthood, and the support families deserve during such an important season of life.
You're Not The Only One Wondering.
Is This Normal? Am I Doing This Right?
Those questions come up all the time. Feeding can feel overwhelming when something hurts, your baby won't latch, pumping isn't going as planned, or you're worried your baby isn't getting enough. Sometimes you may not even know what's wrong—you just know something doesn't feel right.
That's enough of a reason to reach out.
About Me
Hi, I’m Julie Baumgartner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Mom with more than 30 years of healthcare experience across Florida. Whether you are having challenges with breastfeeding, pumping, newborn feeding, or with postpartum transitions, I would love to help. I provide compassionate at-home and in-office lactation care designed to help you and your baby feed with comfort and confidence.
Lactation Support for the Questions Keeping You Up at Night
Weighted feeds and feeding assessments can help you better understand milk transfer and intake.
Latch, positioning, pumping, and breast health concerns can all contribute to discomfort.
Feeding refusal can have many causes. Personalized support can help identify what's happening and create practical next steps.
If you're worried about your milk supply, we'll look at feeding patterns, milk transfer, pumping, and your baby's needs to better understand what's happening and what may help.
A latch can look fine and still not feel right. We can take a closer look at how your baby is feeding and find adjustments that make breastfeeding more comfortable for both of you.
Get help creating a realistic pumping, milk storage, and bottle-feeding plan that works with your schedule.
From One Family To Another.
A Few Words From Families I've Helped
Every feeding journey is different. I'm grateful to the families who have shared a little of theirs.
Real experiences from families who turned to Best Hope Lactation for breastfeeding, pumping, and newborn feeding support.
When You're Ready, I'm Here.
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone.
Maybe feeding isn't going the way you imagined. Maybe you're hurting, exhausted, worried about your baby's weight, overwhelmed by pumping, or you simply need someone to tell you whether what you're experiencing is normal.
Wherever you are in your feeding journey, we can start there.
I offer at-home lactation consultations in St. Augustine and St. Johns County and in-office visits in Palencia, when meeting from home works best for your family.
Contact Us
Lactation Support Close To Home.
Here for Families Across
St. Augustine & St. Johns County
Getting help shouldn't add more stress to your day. Best Hope Lactation offers flexible at-home and in-office lactation consultations for families throughout St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Palencia, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, World Golf Village, and surrounding Northeast Florida communities.
AREAS SERVED
✓ St. Augustine
✓ St. Johns
✓ Nocatee
✓ Ponte Vedra
✓ Palencia
✓ World Golf Village
✓ St. Johns County
