If you are planning on breastfeeding, which by the way is the best nutritious, developmentally sound way to feed your baby, then plan to meet with a lactation consultant BEFORE you birth.
This is a learning process for both you and baby, becoming stressed, frustrated and confused can be a realization after coming home from the hospital (especially if there is not much support ie other family members)
Aside from lactation consultants, post-partum doulas are also trained to assist with lactation.
Lactation consultants:
List from Le Leche League site:
http://lllnorcal.org/groups/hawaii.html#oahu-central
Kaua`i:
Mele; 826-6467
Meeting Times
When: 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month
Where: Kalaheo – Malama Na Keiki O Kaua’i, 2469-C Puu Rd (on the Jervis Tract Road near Kalaheo Inn) · Map
Details: Please email Leader for further directions or with any questions.
Leader Information
Kristen
lllkauaisouth@gmail.com
Meeting Times
When: This group is not currently meeting.
Where: Please call a leader directly for breastfeeding assistance.
Leader Information
Mele
(808) 826-6467
Maui:
Meeting Times
When: 4th Thursday of the month
Where: Please contact leader for time and directions
Meeting Times
Leader Information
Mary Jane
mauidoula@hotmail.com
O`ahu:
Julee Portner Benzaken, 808-222-8410 (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), communication and feeding specialist (MS, CCC-SLP). I have been working with pregnant and breastfeeding moms, infants and children for many years. Opening a private practice with private prenatal breastfeeding education classes for expecting moms/couples as well as in-home lactation consultations.
Deborah Dominici RN, IBCLC,CLC, RLC
In private practice since may 2015, has over 30 years as an OBGYN Nurse and 17 years as an IBCLC
“Babies Breast Friend” 808-292-4232
Lisa Mahla; 808-285-8006; lisamahlaibclc@mac.com
Tammy Uva; 672-5399; 225-0668
LLL Central O’ahu Group
Meeting Times
When:
- Honolulu: 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Support people are welcome at this meeting.
- Windward: 9:30 a.m. on the 4th Wednesday of the month
Where: Please follow our Facebook page for meeting locations.
Leader Information
Kendra (Honolulu)
(224) 612-1428
kwalag@gmail.com
Pam (Windward)
(772) 559-4105
Hawai`i Island:
Hilo- Jeanie Flood; 974-7762
Kona- Rachel Struempf; 325-3055
Mari Lai; Kona Community Hospital; 322-4482
Meeting Times
When: Please call a leader for details.
Where: Please call a leader for details.
Leader Information
Rachel
(808) 325-3055
Emily
(808) 313-0388
e_hetler@yahoo.com
Big Island – East Hawaii and Ka’u
Meeting Times
When: October 12, November 8, and December 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: The Neighborhood Place (Girl Scout Service Center) · 16-105 Opukahaia Street · Kea’au · Map
Leader Information
Holli
(808) 265-1416
holliLLL@yahoo.com
Birthing in Hawai`i 
Hello.
Great site! I am a lactation consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), communication and feeding specialist (MS, CCC-SLP). I have been working with pregnant and breastfeeding moms, infants and children for many years. I am now opening a private practice. Among other services, I offer private prenatal breast feeding education classes for expecting moms/couples as well as in-home lactation consultations.
I service all of Oahu and travel to outer islands for more challenging cases. Please list my name and phone number on your site. I serve as an important resource and provider for women in the community.
Please contact me back and call to verify as needed.
Aloha,
Julee Portner Benzaken, (808) 222-8410
Aloha, mahalo! Actually the people I have listed here I know personally. Would you mind emailing me your documents/credentials please? My email is sumfaria@gmail.com. Thank you!
Hi Deborah Dominici RN, IBCLC,CLC I am in private practice since may 2015 my business is Babies Breast Friend and updated contact number is 808-292-4232
Those are right credentials Correction Deborah Dominici RN, IBCLC, RLC
Hi Deborah Dominici RN, IBCLC, RLC I am in private practice since may 2015 my business is Babies Breast Friend and updated contact number is 808-292-4232
Mahalo Deborah!
Can you update my listing a bit First please change the CLC. To RLC after IBCLC
Should Be Deborah Dominici RN, IBCLC, RLC I have over 30 years as an OBGYN Nurse and 17 as an IBCLC
Will do, mahalo!