Crystal Cooper is a lactation consultant (IBCLC) and medical anthropologist based in Chicago.

Crystal did lactation research in Hawai’i and developed methodologies that have helped families effectively navigate infant feeding. She comes to your Chicago home to provide lactation consultations. She also teaches medical professionals, doulas, and the public; provides professional mentorship, and more.

  • Casey D.

    “We were fortunate enough to work with Crystal postpartum on everything from pumping to breastfeeding to managing clogged ducts and she was wonderful every step of the way! She’s incredibly knowledgeable, kind, supportive and encouraging of whatever feeding journey you’re on and we found that very comforting during such an emotional time. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for support after birth.”

  • Tara H.

    “Crystal is amazing! I tried two other lactation consultants and still could not figure out why my daughter wasn't latching properly. Crystal figured it out in less than an hour. AND she actually provided useful suggestions catered to my situation. …For the first time since my daughter was born, something someone said made sense. She was also very knowledgeable about baby stuff in general and made my family feel comfortable. I'll be recommending her to our pediatrician to add to his referral list.”

  • M.H.

    Crystal, Iʻm so grateful to you. I wouldnʻt have kept breastfeeding without your help. I tear up when I think of you and how much you helped us.

  • Carol H.

    “Crystal is awesome. She answered every question I had. Made me feel really good after a horrible breastfeeding night. I would use her again in a heartbeat.”

  • Keala K.

    “Crystal is very knowledgable and supportive! I was having a hard time producing enough milk for my baby and she gave me great ideas and techniques which helped with nursing and increasing my milk supply! She was very professional and followed up with phone calls to ensure my success with nursing!”

  • S.J.

    So thankful for Crystal and Nancy for helping us with breastfeeding in those first 2 weeks. We’re now 6 weeks in, exclusively breastfeeding, and couldn’t have made it here without our IBCLC.