Jessica Cheatwood, IBCLC

Group Classes | Private Consults
Home, Office, and Virtual Visits

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
HypnoBirthing Classes
Lactation Consults
​Doula Support
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​​Hey, I'm Jess. I have been providing perinatal education, birth, and postpartum support to families in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas for over a decade.

In 2009 I began attending births as a Doulas of North America (DONA) trained doula, in 2010 hosting La Leche League (LLL) meetings locally as an accredited LLL Leader, in 2016 I became a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), in 2017 I obtained my International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification, and in 2021 I attended the HypnoBirthing Educators Course training.

​I truly love what I do and cannot imagine seeing myself doing anything else.

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Serving Oklahoma City, Edmond, Guthrie, Piedmont, Mustang, Yukon, Moore, Norman, Midwest City, Del City, Jones, Luther, and more.

Kind Words

After baby #4, I realized my previous breastfeeding experiences weren't enough to help us overcome a difficult latch (even after getting professional help with multiple overly restrictive frenulums). Jessica came to the rescue with information and recommendations. She helped me not only feel more confident, but gave us the knowledge to improve our daughter's latch and ensured a functional breastfeeding relationship. She is invaluable.
- E

Jessica was the facilitator at a group for breastfeeding moms (Milk Moms), which I attended after the birth of my first baby. Jessica is extremely knowledgeable; she patiently answered ALL my questions (I had a lot). Jessica was a great source of support to help us navigate the challenges of breastfeeding. I would highly recommend her!

- R

Jessica's services are in investment that pays dividends for your baby, for you and for the whole family. She brings a deep base of knowledge derived from experience, her studies (she regularly takes new classes and stays on top of all the latest research), and blends that with her put-you-at-ease manor. Like your private Sherpa, she will guide you away from crevasses and clear your path ahead.

- R

Doula Support

As a Doula I provide families with support during pregnancy, through the birthing process, and during the immediate postpartum time through childbirth education, birth planning, and lactation support. Every birthing person deserves to feel supported, be encouraged, feel informed, and find comfort during their birth. I look forward to working closely with you as you explore the values and/or needs you may have surrounding your upcoming birth. Let's plan to get together 2-3 times prenatally so we can get to know each other better and you can help me to see how you envision your birth. Ideally we will meet at your home in early/active labor and together we will head toward your intended birth location when you are closer to birthing. When your baby has arrived we will plan to visit again postpartum to see how feeding is going and check in with you about your needs postpartum.

You know yourself the very best and know your inner most desires for birth.  I am here to witness as you honor your own truth, offering guidance and assistance along the way as your birthing journey unfolds. I aim to work with your family and support team to help them best support you, adding to your wealth of community, never replacing it. 

With 12 years of experience as a La Leche League Leader assisting families with breastfeeding and 5 years as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I am prepared to help you with your first latch, hand expression, and/or pumping session from day one through weaning. We will spend time discussing your questions prenatally so you can feel empowered having a plan in place prior to birth.

I primarily serve families planning out-of-hospital births but will attend hospital births as I am able. ​I am able to attend most home and birth center births. 

Please call me or send an email to verify my current doula availability.

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Take Advantage Of Your Insurance

​If you are enrolled in an Anthem PPO, BlueCrossBlueShield PPO, Cigna PPO, or United Healthcare PPO insurance plan you may have fully covered private lactation consults. ​Verify your benefits through The Lactation Network now.

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Lactation Support

During a Prenatal Consult we can discuss in more detail topics such as learning to hand express, how to size yourself for flanges, setting up and using your pump if you have already purchased one, and more. Prenatal Consults are offered on an on-going basis in office.

During a Postpartum Consult we can learn more about your baby's latch & positioning, your flange fit and pump settings, your baby's oral function & anatomy, bottle feeding techniques, weighted feedings & weight checks.

During a group Prenatal Breastfeeding Class we will discuss:

• The Basics - Anatomy, Intake, Output, and Growth Charts
• Latch & Positioning - Breast Crawl, Baby & Mother Led Latching, and Laid Back Breastfeeding
• Pumping - Picking a Pump, Sizing Flanges, and Care/Maintenance
• Troubleshooting - Pain, Tongue/Lip Tie, Mastitis, and Illness​. 

Group classes are hosted most months in small groups at Thrive Mama Collective in the classroom.

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 I look forward to meeting you and working with you.

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