Bio

Kira Kim is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in private practice serving families on the North Shore of MA. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Public health and has studied out-of-hospital based midwifery care through Mercy in Action and the Massachusetts Midwives Alliance. Marrying her love of birth with lactation, her clinical interest is in the influence of fetal positioning during labor and birth on early breastfeeding success. In addition to providing in home lactation care, she teaches prenatal breastfeeding for parents, breastfeeding basics classes to doulas and midwives, and runs a small group for female identifying individuals on the topic of emotional blocks to sexual satisfaction.

When she is not immersed in all things lactation, she volunteers her time to causes related to reproductive justice as well as those that serve to increase diversity in the lactation field. She is currently the President of the Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association and holds the consumer seat on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Midwives Alliance. Whether she is helping new families navigate the early days, helping a breastfeeding duo define their own success or teaching birthworkers and parents, she is passionate about connecting with other people and encouraging them to spread their knowledge to others. She lives by the beach with her husband, their four rambunctious kids, and a old, lazy cat.

Lived experiences

Nursed 4 kids. Tandem nursing, nursing while pregnancy and through miscarriage.

Associated with

The Boston Area Lactation Connection

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Location

131 Dodge St

Languages

English

Insurance

No

HSA/FSA

Yes

Home visits

Yes

Lactation Expertise

Breast augmentation or reduction

Families of Color

Infants with anatomical challenges

Multiples

Extended breastfeeding

Latch issues

Low milk supply

Oversupply

Postpartum depression

Preemies

Teens

Tongue tie