Betty Greenman
| Betty Greenman | |
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| Born | |
| Other names | Betty H. Greenman |
| 🏫 Education | B.S., Maternal and Child Health / Lactation Union Institute and University |
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| Known for | Founding Breastfeeding With Love; 30+ years of lactation consultancy |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Betty H. Greenman, known professionally as Betty Greenman, IBCLC, is an American International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), maternal-health educator, and the founder of Breastfeeding With Love, a private-practice lactation consultancy serving the greater New York metropolitan area. With more than thirty years of both professional and personal experience in lactation, Greenman is recognized for her home-visit model of care, her patient education resources, and her public-health writing on infant feeding and maternal wellness. She is the mother of eight breastfed children, two of whom were born prematurely, an experience that informs her clinical approach to supporting families with premature infants and low milk supply.
Education and credentials
Greenman earned her undergraduate degree in Maternal and Child Health / Lactation from the Union Institute and University. She subsequently obtained the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential, the internationally recognized standard for lactation professionals, administered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
Career
Early career at Ben Taub Hospital
Early in her career, Greenman was involved with Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas, where she worked alongside healthcare professionals to advance breastfeeding support and education. During this period she assisted hundreds of mothers in understanding the benefits of breastfeeding and developed clinical skills in lactation assessment and intervention.
Breastfeeding With Love
Greenman founded Breastfeeding With Love as a private-practice consultancy based in Queens, New York. The practice offers same-day in-home consultations throughout the New York metropolitan area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Long Island, sections of New Jersey (Jersey City, Hoboken, Fort Lee, Edgewater), and parts of Connecticut (Greenwich, Stamford, Rye).
Greenman is an in-network provider for United Healthcare (UHC Choice Plus, UHC Choice, UHC Select, and UHC Select Plus) as well as Aetna, making her services accessible to a broad range of insured patients.
Areas of practice
Greenman specializes in a comprehensive range of lactation-related concerns, including:
- Infant weight loss and low milk supply, including cases associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Breast engorgement and clogged ducts
- Latch difficulties, nipple vasospasm, and sore nipples
- Positioning techniques for premature infants and multiples
- Supplementing strategies and finger-feeding techniques
- Mastitis prevention and management
- Milk collection, storage, and weaning
- Breastfeeding after medical complications (e.g., HELLP syndrome)
- Medication compatibility with breastfeeding (e.g., antidepressants, stimulants)
Her practice model emphasizes ongoing support: following an in-person visit, clients may continue to reach Greenman by phone, text, or email for follow-up guidance.
Education and teaching
Beyond individual consultations, Greenman has taught hundreds of students in early-childhood settings, working to improve newborn nutrition and maternal health outcomes. She offers private prenatal and postnatal breastfeeding classes — conducted in her office or in the client's home — covering twelve core topic areas:
- Benefits of breastfeeding and the physiology of milk production
- Breast anatomy and proper positioning techniques
- Prevention and management of sore nipples
- Special positioning for premature infants or twins
- Milk collection, storage guidelines, and weaning
- Partner and family support strategies
- Troubleshooting plugged ducts, mastitis, and engorgement
- Supplementing and finger-feeding methods
Class participants receive educational materials including books, brochures, and pamphlets for home reference. Group classes can be arranged upon request.
Media coverage and expert commentary
Greenman has been quoted as a breastfeeding and lactation expert in several national and international publications.
In June 2018, Yahoo Lifestyle published a piece on actor Tia Mowry's experience breastfeeding her second child. The article quoted Greenman explaining that each breastfeeding journey is unique: "Every baby is different as mom begins her breastfeeding journey." She also noted that certain medical conditions—including prematurity, cleft palate, Down syndrome, and metabolic disorders—can make latching and breastfeeding more difficult.[1]
Also in June 2018, Business Insider covered the story of Khloé Kardashian using a formula-mixing machine after struggling to produce enough breast milk. Greenman was quoted explaining that "bottle feeding can cause breasts to produce less milk" and that milk supply is driven by infant demand. She identified several factors that can reduce supply, including hormonal imbalances, thyroid levels, diabetes, hypertension, prior breast surgery, and certain medications, and offered guidance on increasing supply through pumping and lactation-support foods.[2]
In May 2018, New York Magazine's product-recommendation section The Strategist cited Greenman in a roundup of the best nursing bras. She recommended an all-in-one bra suitable for both breastfeeding and pumping, saying she recommends it to many of her patients.[3]
In January 2019, Business Insider published a health article examining whether breastfeeding guarantees postpartum weight loss. The article stated it "spoke with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Betty Greenman," who explained that breastfeeding increases a mother's caloric needs by approximately 500 calories per day. Greenman cautioned against extreme dieting, stating that "a low-calorie diet decreases your breast milk supply and deprives you of vital nutrients," and emphasised that the postpartum period should focus on bonding with the newborn rather than weight loss.[4]
In November 2018, Today's Parent (Canada) consulted Greenman for an article on whether it is safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding. Greenman explained that tattoo ink molecules are too large to pass into breast milk, but she nonetheless advises against getting new tattoos while nursing: "What is concerning to me is the infections that can happen if you don't use a licensed tattoo parlor." She recommended that mothers wait until they have fully weaned before getting new ink.[5]
In October 2023, food and lifestyle outlet The Daily Meal cited Greenman in a piece titled "12 Teas You Might Want To Avoid," noting that sage tea has been linked to decreased milk production in breastfeeding mothers, based on Greenman's expertise.[6]
Public-health writing
Through her website's blog and social media presence (@BFWithLove on X), Greenman produces accessible public-health content on breastfeeding and maternal wellness. Her writing addresses a wide spectrum of topics, including:
- Medications and breastfeeding: evidence-based guidance on sertraline (Zoloft), bupropion (Wellbutrin), Adderall, clindamycin, and emerging agents such as semaglutide (Ozempic)
- Medical conditions: Bell's palsy, nipple vasospasm, PCOS, HELLP syndrome, and lactation after perinatal loss
- Complementary therapies: craniosacral therapy and breastfeeding outcomes
- Practical guidance: hand expression, travel while breastfeeding, and breastfeeding family planning
- Public-health topics: Zika virus and breastfeeding, sugar intake in nursing mothers, and breast cancer awareness in Ashkenazi Jewish communities
Recognition
Breastfeeding With Love holds a 5.0-star rating on Google Reviews and has received more than 150 reviews on Yelp, where the practice is consistently praised for Greenman's expertise, responsiveness, and compassionate approach to new-parent care.[7][8] She is also listed in the Park Slope Parents community directory, where members describe her as "calm and reassuring," noting that she provides detailed follow-up care plans and brings supplies including nursing aids and nipple shields to home visits.[9]
References
- ↑ "Tia Mowry Opened Up About Her Breastfeeding Struggles And How She Found Support On Social Media". Yahoo Lifestyle. June 2018. Retrieved February 2026. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Khloé Kardashian is using a $180 machine to mix formula because she doesn't produce enough breast milk". Business Insider. 8 June 2018. Retrieved February 2026. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "The Best Nursing Bras, According to Lactation Consultants". The Strategist, New York Magazine. May 2018. Retrieved February 2026. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Breastfeeding doesn't guarantee weight loss. Here's what you should know". Business Insider. 30 January 2019. Retrieved February 2026. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Can you get a tattoo while pregnant?". Today's Parent. 30 November 2018. Retrieved February 2026. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "12 Teas You Might Want To Avoid". The Daily Meal. 21 October 2023. Retrieved February 2026. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Lactation Consultant NYC". Breastfeeding With Love. Retrieved February 2026. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "LACTATION CONSULTANT BREASTFEEDINGWITHLOVE". Yelp. Retrieved February 2026. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Betty Greenman, IBCLC". Park Slope Parents. Retrieved February 2026. Check date values in:
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External links
- Official website
- @BFWithLove on X (Twitter)
- LinkedIn profile
- Healthgrades profile
- Park Slope Parents listing
- ZocDoc profile
Category:American lactation consultants Category:International Board Certified Lactation Consultants Category:Maternal health advocates Category:American health educators Category:People from Queens, New York Category:Union Institute and University alumni
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