Held well, from the start.
Perinatal Education and Lactation Support for New and Growing Families throughout Chicagoland
How we can help
Lactation
Fourth Trimester
Fourth Trimester
IBCLC-led consultations to help with latching, supply, pain, or any feeding challenge, whether you're breastfeeding, combo feeding, or exclusively pumping. No judgment, no agenda, just a plan that fits your family.
Fourth Trimester
Fourth Trimester
Fourth Trimester
Ongoing support through the postpartum transition: physical recovery, emotional adjustment, and everyday newborn care, so you're not navigating the fourth trimester alone.
Newborn Care
Fourth Trimester
Newborn Care
Practical, confidence-building guidance on the basics: feeding cues, sleep patterns, and soothing techniques. We'll help you know what's normal, what's not, and what actually helps in those early weeks.
Families deserve better
Hi, I'm Lauren.
For more than a decade, I've cared for women and babies as a Labor & Delivery nurse. I've had the privilege of witnessing incredible moments of strength, joy, vulnerability, and transformation. I've also seen what happens after families leave the hospital.
Parents who felt prepared for birth suddenly feel overwhelmed by feeding challenges. Mothers wonder if their baby is getting enough milk. Partners want to help but aren't sure how. Families search the internet at 2 a.m., trying to figure out what's normal and what isn't.
Too often, families are left feeling alone. I created Heldwell because I believe families deserve better. You deserve care that's personal, evidence-based, and never rushed. You deserve someone who sees the whole picture, not just a feeding session, but your recovery, your mental well-being, your goals, and your family's unique story.
Lauren Cochran, BSN, RN, CPN, RNC-OB, IBCLC
Professionally, I'm a Labor & Delivery nurse, IBCLC, childbirth educator, and founder of Heldwell.
When I'm not working with families, you'll usually find me with my husband and our three children, exploring the western suburbs of Chicago, enjoying a good cup of coffee, or dreaming up new ways to make Heldwell an even better resource for parents.
Motherhood has deepened my appreciation for just how important compassionate support can be. It has reminded me that even healthcare professionals don't have all the answers—and that every family deserves grace, encouragement, and someone who will meet them exactly where they are.
Thank you for considering Heldwell to be part of your story.
It would be an honor to be part of this chapter with you.
