Darla Burns, IBCLC

Darla has been supporting families for more than three decades as a birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist. As an IBCLC, she combines her extensive doula experience with evidence-based lactation care to create a calm, compassionate, and supportive environment for families. She places a strong emphasis on caring for the new mother while nurturing the breastfeeding relationship.

Her holistic approach incorporates lactation support alongside education about newborn behavior, developmental milestones, and anticipatory guidance, empowering parents with the knowledge and confidence they need during the early weeks and months of parenting.

Darla is committed to ensuring every family feels heard, respected, and confident throughout their breastfeeding journey.

Specialties: Prenatal education, positioning and latch, oral restrictions, pumping, flange fitting, low milk supply, supplementation support, and bottle refusal.

Trainings/Education:

• Pumping and Feeding Gear - Babies in Common
• Hacks & Nuances for Pumps and Flange Fitting - Babies in Common
• Supporting Parents with Wearable Breast Pumps - Clinical Considerations for Lactation Providers - Babies in Common
• Low Milk Supply Specialization Course - Lactation Hub
• Freedom to Pump - The Rise of Wearable Breast Pumps in Modern Parenting - Christy Jo Hendricks
• Supporting Queer & Trans Parents in their Lactation Goals - BreastfeedLA