Michelle Rodriguez, CD, LC

Hi, I'm Michelle Rodriguez (she/her), Chicana, Bay Area Native, and here to support you every step of the way on your pregnancy and postpartum journey. My passion for birth work grew from my own contrasting experiences with the births of my two daughters. After completing my birth doula certification, I was eager to learn more about how our mind, body, and baby work together as a team throughout pregnancy, labor and birth.

As a Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Certified Body Ready Method Pro®, Certified Body Ready Birth®Teacher, Certified Intentional Birth Pro, Lactation Counselor (CAPPA and Healthy Children Project), and Lamaze-trained Childbirth Educator, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to providing individualized, non-judgmental, culturally competent, compassionate care. I am passionate about advocacy, education and movement. I incorporate prenatal alignment tools, Spinning Babies®, Body Ready Method® techniques, and mindful birthing practices to ensure you feel prepared and confident.

In addition to prenatal preparation and labor support, I offer a 2.5-hour in-person prenatal breastfeeding class, as well as virtual and in-person breastfeeding and pumping support during the first two weeks postpartum to encourage a healthy, supported transition to newborn feeding.

Our signature “Let’s Get Milky” class helps you prepare for breastfeeding and navigate the early days of feeding your baby. You’ll learn how to identify a strong latch, gauge if your baby is getting enough, troubleshoot common feeding concerns, practice feeding positions, understand paced bottle feeding, explore pumping and flange sizing, and learn how partners can support the process.

For families already in their feeding journey, “Let’s Get (Flange) Fitted!” offers a private, one-on-one flange fitting session designed to maximize comfort and milk production through individualized support.

Specialities: Prenatal breastfeeding education/classes, postpartum newborn lactation support, and flange fitting

Education/Training Highlights

• Fitting Flanges for Pumping Milk
• Pumping and Bottle Feeding for Perinatal Professionals
• Pumping and Feeding Gear In Person Workshop
• PBPP Resource Collection
• CAPPA Lactation Educator Training
• Healthy Children Project Lactation Counselor Training