Lactation Health NYC
Narchi Jovic, IBCLC
Narcisa Jovic (Narchi) is an IBCLC, veteran doula, co-founder of doula agency NYC Birth Village, childbirth educator, and mother of three, living on the UWS. She came to US from Romania as a young adult in 2000. Narchi loves to bring the wisdom of life and work experience in guiding new parents through this most special journey of raising a child.
During the lactation consulting sessions Narchi provides hands-on support with latching, breastfeeding positions, troubleshooting of various lactation challenges, as well as guidance on bottle-feeding, pumping, and establishing an appropriate feeding plan. She also loves to share information on newborn behaviors and explore helpful soothing and sleep strategies that can help the family achieve more rest and peace of mind.
As of the fall of 2024, Narchi is proud to join the IBCLC practice of her mentor Cass Cristopher.
Do you need support from a Lactation Consultant?
Here is how an IBCLC can help:
Assess baby’s latch and oral structure/function and identify strategies for improvement
Provide guidance on feeding positions
Address concerns about milk supply, supplementation, feeding plans
Care for nipple pain/damage
Address engorgement, mastitis, or other breast concerns
Support the milk expression process through appropriate pumping instructions
Manage the lactation process after breast surgeries
Help with breastfeeding twins/multiples
Planing the lactation process when going back to work
Assist with bottle feeding and bottle refusal
Guide you through partial or full weaning process
Kind words from clients
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"I cannot stress this enough, having Narchi to help with my initial transition to motherhood - ESPECIALLY LACTATION SUPPORT - was so necessary and smooth. The transition was almost easy with her there to guide both our baby and me. We had minimal issues with breastfeeding and I was able to avoid the common initial pain points (latching, pain, etc.) with her guidance."
Allie
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"Narchi was absolutely wonderful and would definitely recommend her. Though this was second baby and I successfully breastfed my first for 11 months with no issues, our little one was struggling with weight gain in the first week which can be scary and anxiety-producing. I was really committed to breastfeeding and wanted an expert to help. Narchi assuaged many fears and helped create confidence for me and my baby. We have a healthy growing baby girl that is happily 100% breastfed. Narchi was non-judgmental, incredibly kind, and an advocate... helping us w/ the latch, milk supply, weight gain, and overall positions. Totally recommend! Thank you Narchi!!
Lacey
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"She is kind, warm and extremely professional and knowledgeable . She is supportive and very attentive- she listens to you but she is also naturally very intuitive. Her help with breastfeeding during postpartum visits was absolutely invaluable. We had two lactation consultants but it was her advice and experience that helped me figure out the low milk supply issue I had. I cannot praise Narchi high enough!"
Ewa
IBCLC Certification, 2024
IBCLC Clinical Mentorship Program at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, 2022-2023
Craniosacral Therapy Foundations & Level 1, 2023-2024
Tongue Tie Experts Workshop, 2022
Infant Structure and Function Class, 2021
Certified Cooperative Childbirth Educator, CEAMNY, 2019
Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Educator Program, 2017
Breastfeeding Counselor Certification, 2014
Integrative Resuscitation of the Newborn Training, 2013
Birth Doula Certification, 2012
BA in Sociology, 1999