Where
Compassionate
Care
Meets Expert Support
Founder, Maria Parlapiano RN, IBCLC
Need Breastfeeding Help, Guidance, or a
Second Opinion?
Expert Lactation Consultations
Available In Person or Virtually
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Nearly 30 Years of Helping Families Breastfeed with Confidence
Postpartum Place was founded by Maria Parlapiano, RN, IBCLC in response to the dramatic changes in postpartum care during the early 1990s. As hospital stays became shorter, new mothers were often sent home within 24 to 48 hours, facing the challenges of breastfeeding with little guidance or support.
For over 30 years, Postpartum Place has been helping families bridge that gap by providing expert, compassionate care when they need it most.
Our goal is simple: to replace worry with confidence by providing timely guidance, practical solutions, and compassionate support during one of life's biggest transitions.
During your visit we'll help you:
✔ Achieve a comfortable, effective latch
✔ Know your baby is getting enough milk
✔ Understand feeding cues
✔ Develop a feeding plan that works for your
family
✔ Leave feeling confident, not overwhelmed
In our warm, welcoming environment, we take
the time to listen, understand your concerns,
relieve pain, improve feeding, and help prevent
future problems. Every family receives
individualized care because no two babies, and no two parents, are exactly alike.
Meet Maria
Maria Parlapiano, RN, IBCLC
Maria has been a registered nurse since 1980 and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 1994.
She founded the Lactation Resource Center in 1996, now known as Postpartum Place, and has helped thousands of families throughout New Jersey and beyond.
Maria has served as Northwest New Jersey WIC Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Coordinator, clinical instructor for the AHS Pediatric Residency Program, columnist for The Motherhood, and is a frequent speaker on maternal and infant health.
Maria's work has been featured in the American Journal of Nursing, The New York Times, ABC News, News 12 New Jersey, Channel 13, The Daily Record, The Courier News, and the book Liquid Gold.
She has advanced training in Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, oral habilitation of the breastfeeding dyad, tongue tie assessment, and infant bodywork.
Outside of helping new families, Maria is also the creator and author of the Remote Control Grammy blog, where she writes about family relationships, grandparenting, and staying connected across the miles.
Why Parents Seek Lactation Support
We commonly help families with:
• Painful breastfeeding
• Difficulty latching
• Low milk supply
• Infant weight gain concerns
• Tongue and lip tie concerns
• Pumping and bottle feeding
• Returning to work
• Twins and multiples
• Premature or medically complex babies
• Starting solid foods
• Weaning
• Reassurance and confidence
Advanced Training
• Craniosacral Fascial Therapy
• Rhythmic Movement Training
• Infant Directed Movement
• Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad
• Tongue and lip tie assessment and pre &
post-revision feeding support
• Breast Lymphatic Drainage
"Without Maria's help and advice, I wouldn't still be breastfeeding. We had a big problem in the first few days and her help was invaluable to us."
Jenn, Chatham, NJ
"Making that first appointment with Maria was one of the best decisions I made as a new mother. She didn't just help me with breastfeeding, she helped me believe I could do this. A year later, my husband and I still found ourselves asking,
'What would Maria say?' Because of her guidance, I was able to breastfeed my son for nearly a year, but even more importantly, I learned to enjoy motherhood. I will never forget what she did for our family."
Kathryn, Roselle Park, NJ
"I would have paid any amount to get the reassurance and help that I did. We are so thankful for Maria’s expertise and support!"
Laura., Livingston, NJ
You're in good hands
"Every family deserves compassionate, individualized support."
Maria Parlapiano, RN, IBCLC
Maria assisting with positioning & latch
Call today to schedule an in-office or virtual consultation
*payment due at time of service. we accept all forms including HSA &FSA
insurance reimbursement forms provided
973-701-0606
