Expert Lactation Support for Long Island Families
Compassionate in-home, office, and virtual support from experienced IBCLCs helping families feel calm, confident, and cared for.
Serving Nassau County and Suffolk County with virtual support wherever you are.
Why Families Choose Bethpage Lactation
Personalized one-on-one support
In-home visits available
Insurance options accepted
Experienced RN + IBCLC providers
Warm, judgment-free care
Support for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding & more
Common Reasons Families Reach Out
Painful latch or nipple pain
Low milk supply concerns
Baby not gaining weight
Bottle refusal
Pumping & flange sizing
Tongue tie concerns
Returning to work
Prenatal feeding preparation
Our Team
Maria Fernandez
Founder | RN, IBCLCMaria founded Bethpage Lactation to provide compassionate, expert support for families navigating breastfeeding, pumping, newborn feeding challenges, and postpartum transitions. She combines extensive nursing experience with advanced lactation expertise to help families feel calm, confident, and supported.
April Tymecki
RN, IBCLCApril provides compassionate in-home lactation support for breastfeeding, pumping, newborn feeding concerns, and postpartum transitions. Families appreciate her calm presence, clinical expertise, and reassuring care.
Kind Words From Families
Supporting families through feeding challenges, newborn transitions, pumping, and postpartum recovery is deeply meaningful work. We’re honored to be trusted during such an important season.
“Maria is wonderful. I was very stressed and nervous walking into my first consultation. Within minutes, she had me feeling right at home and like everything was going to be okay. I went from being seconds away from giving up on breastfeeding to feeling confident and secure in continuing this journey. Maria helped us to create a plan that worked best for us, our situation, and our family. She was incredibly supportive and we would not be where we are with breastfeeding if it weren't for her.”
— Z“As a mom of my second child and with the desire to give a try to my breastfeeding journey, I found Maria after looking at a lot consultation lactation online. Maria was everything I was looking for to feel empowered in this beautiful journey. She was very patient and very kind during the time we were able to share with her. She gave me the tools to help our little one to feel comfortable on my breast and also a lot of tips on how to increase my milk supply since I was struggling with it too. If you are looking for someone who will be with you during this process, please don’t hesitate to contact Maria. I can assure you, you won’t regret it, she will forever be the person I’ll contact and recommend to any mom who is on this beautiful journey.”
— Luisa“Maria has been exceptional to work with. During our first visit Maria was able to determine that my son had a tongue tie which I am so grateful to her for because it allowed us to have it corrected while my son was still a newborn. Maria also has endless knowledge about breastfeeding and pumping. She has helped with everything from latching, to oral function exercises with my son, supplement options, and a return to work pumping schedule. Working with Maria is a great decision you will not regret!”
— M“My sister in law recommended Maria and she has been amazing from the moment I contacted her. I’ve had multiple issues on my breastfeeding journey and Maria has been an invaluable asset through it all. I honestly thought I was going to have to give up but Maria helped keep me on track and I can proudly say that for the time being, I am able to continue on because of her. I’m not sure anyone else has bothered her as much as I have, but she is always there to answer any questions I had, lend advice, and follow up to see how we were doing.”
— Katie“I'm a first time mom and there aren't enough words to express how grateful I am for how much Maria has guided me on my breastfeeding journey. For starters, she makes you feel like she's your long time friend just coming over to help a friend out. She really makes you feel like you're her only priority and answers all my emails quickly, even if it's just a silly question or update. Maria is a hands on teacher and provides you with so many tips and recommendations for other specialists if she feels there are other underlying issues with why breastfeeding has been difficult. She sent me to all the right places and along with her support, I went from wanting to give up and dreading breastfeeding to feeling excited about how long I can breastfeed for and creating this special bond with my baby. Thanks to Maria, I trust my ability to feed my baby. Call her!!”
— SabrinaMe sentí muy a gusto con el servicio que ofrece Maria, el mismo día que me contacté con ella, vino a mi casa y me ayudó con todo el proceso de la lactancia, es muy profesional, te explica detalladamente todo lo que necesitas saber, te hace sentir cómoda y en confianza. Estoy muy agradecida de haberla encontrado.
— MadelineYou do not have to figure this out alone.
Whether you’re dealing with a painful latch, low supply, pumping stress, bottle refusal, or simply need reassurance, support is available.