Professional In-Home Lactation Consultations in Central Florida
The natural breastfeeding process is a true wonder of nature. However, mothers may need assistance with breastfeeding their newborns or infants. The Breastfeeding Whisperer has made assisting women with lactation our life’s calling. Using our experience, training and certifications as lactation specialists, we have helped many mothers overcome breastfeeding problems. If you’d like to make an appointment, please email us or call (407) 868-1569 or contact us through social media.
About Tara Judkins - “The Breastfeeding Whisperer”
Tara has been dubbed by her vast network of mothers as "The Breastfeeding Whisperer". She’s a loving mother of three children, who were all breastfed. Tara has over 27 years of experience providing evidence-based breastfeeding support to mothers and infants, including 10 years of private practice and 15 years in a hospital setting doing in-patient and out-patient care.
Education, certifications and affiliations
Tara Judkins has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, and in 2004, she became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She is a proud member of several professional lactation organizations, including the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) and the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA).
Dr. Jamelah Tucker MD,MPH
Dr. Jamelah Tucker is a board-certified pediatrician since 2008, specializing in caring for hospitalized children, delivery room care for newborns, and well-newborn care. She completed her MD, MPH in a dual-degree program at Emory University in 2004, continuing her education at the University of Maryland Hospital for Children where she completed her Pediatrics residency in 2007. She was honored to serve as Chief Resident 2007-2008. Dr. Tucker has worked clinically as a pediatric hospitalist since completion of her training and enjoys helping kids get better, reassuring parents along the way. She loves working with and learning from lactation specialists like Tara, as Tara and Jamelah both realize how important it is to support moms, newborns, and breastfeeding in that critical window between going home from the hospital and the first pediatric visit. In her spare time, Dr. Tucker enjoys spending time with family and friends, yoga, and working with her sister on “veggie-sneaking” recipes and smart strategies for veggie flavor-learning.
Passion for helping mothers with breastfeeding
We are extremely passionate about breastfeeding and helping mothers and infants have a successful and enjoyable breastfeeding experience. No problem is too complicated or too minor. We have gained a large following of mothers by hosting monthly in-person and virtual support group meetings. We love to stay connected to our clients throughout their entire breastfeeding journey.
Counties we service
The Breastfeeding Whisperer provides expert service on issues such as latching, milk supply, thrush, mastitis and other breastfeeding related matters. We offer in-home and virtual lactation consultations, as well as private prenatal breastfeeding classes throughout Central Florida and the surrounding areas. Contact The Breastfeeding Whisperer by email or by calling
(407) 868-1569
or contact us through social media for assistance.
Polk County, FL: Lakes Wales, Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Bartow, Davenport, Auburndale, Frostproof, Winter Haven, Lake Alfred, Lakeland, Mulberry, Lakeland Highlands, Highland Parks, Haines City, Polk City, and Dundee, FL.
Osceola County, FL: Reunion, Poinciana, Celebration, Harmony, St. Cloud, Lake Buena Vista, Buenaventura Lakes, Yeehaw Junction, and Kissimmee, FL. (travel fee may apply)
Orange County, FL: Winter Park, Tangerine, Dr. Phillips, Apopka, Orlando, Fern Park, Zellwood, Windermere, Gotha, Ocoee, Lake Nona, Maitland, Casselberry, and Winter Garden, FL. (travel fee may apply)
Seminole County, FL: Altamonte Springs, Forest City, Black Hammock, Midway, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Winter Springs, Oviedo, Wekiwa Springs, Sanford, Geneva, Fern Park, Heathrow, Chuluota, and Longwood, FL. (travel fee may apply)
Hillsborough County:
Brandon & Tampa (parts of the Bay Area)(travel fee may apply)
Contact (407) 868-1569 to book an appointment for a lactation consultation session, or contact us through social media.
