Maranda Nybo, IBCLC has been in the birth and breastfeeding circle for over 24 years. She got her start in lactation as a La Leche League Leader and her passion for birth led her to become a doula as well.

She joined WIC at the Health Department as a peer counselor and became a lactation counselor shortly after. After close to 10 years, Maranda decided to start her journey in order to become an IBCLC. She completed the process in 2010 and sat for the exam in 2011.

After passing, she was the first non-RN IBCLC to be hired at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. She worked for Memorial for 8 years with new moms, babies, and also with NICU moms and babies. After leaving the hospital setting in 2021, she joined Stephanie Gable at Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center LLC.

In 2023 Stephanie retired and “gifted” the business to Maranda Nybo as the sole owner and operator. Needless to say, Maranda is currently the proud owner of GCBC where she teaches Childbirth and Breastfeeding classes along with new parenting classes. She also helps mom reach their breastfeeding goals without judgment.

Here are some of the services you can find at GCBC:

Prenatal custom breastfeeding classes
Postpartum location services
Prenatal Childbirth Classes geared towards informed consent information
Free weekly support group called MILC League. You can find a full list of events here!

“We pride ourselves on being a non judgment space. You can truly ask any questions and nothing is off limits to discuss. The number one tip I share is as a parent lesion to your instincts! You are your baby's advocate and know your baby more than anyone else.”

We are huge advocates of Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center and thousands of local mamas feel the same! She truly cares about you, your family, your goals, and your emotions! If breastfeeding is your goal, let us encourage you to get in touch with GCBC today!

We asked over 50 local moms which breast pump was there favorite and why! We also included the top breastfeeding essentials that our nursing moms said they loved most!

Here are the results: