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About Maria

Maria is the founder of Bethpage Lactation, a Registered Nurse, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. With years of experience supporting mothers and babies, she created Bethpage Lactation to offer the kind of personalized, thoughtful care families deserve during the postpartum journey.

Maria specializes in oral function, low milk supply, and a whole-body approach to infant feeding challenges. She is also trained in Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT), allowing her to support infants with tension, latch concerns, body asymmetries, and feeding comfort in a gentle, integrative way.

Families appreciate Maria’s warm, knowledgeable, and reassuring presence. She is passionate about helping parents feel empowered, informed, and confident in the feeding plan that works best for their family.