Danielle Tropea, MPH, IBCLC

Danielle Tropea, MPH, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant
28 Rutgers Street, Maplewood, NJ
Danielle Tropea is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and owner of Maplewood Lactation. She is dedicated to enhancing maternal-infant health through expert lactation support with an emphasis on mental health and well-being, offering families personalized guidance for their unique breastfeeding journey. Twenty-five years after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Hampshire College, Danielle graduated with a Masters of Public Health in Community Health Education from Montclair State University, complementing her role as the NJ WIC State Breastfeeding Coordinator at the NJ Department of Health, where she provided leadership to ensure effective delivery of lactation services. She also has hands-on clinical experience from working in three North Jersey hospitals, offering specialized care for complex breastfeeding challenges. She is also on the Board of the National Lactation Consultant Alliance, whose mission is to advocate for patient safety in lactation care and equitable access to clinical lactation services, while supporting breastfeeding families and IBCLCs, where she serves as the Social Media Chair. Her hobbies include karaoke, seeing standup comedy, and punch needle embroidery. These days, she’s swapping hobby time for homework because she returned to graduate school to pursue a graduate certificate in Health Policy at Rutgers University. As a mother of two breastfed children – now high school and college students – Danielle’s personal experience fuels her dedication to empowering families with confidence and care. At NJBC, she also chairs the Lactation Professional Navigation Program and is the NJ Zipmilk.org administrator.
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About Danielle Tropea

Danielle Tropea is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and owner of Maplewood Lactation. She is dedicated to enhancing maternal-infant health through expert lactation support with an emphasis on mental health and well-being, offering families personalized guidance for their unique breastfeeding journey. Twenty-five years after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Hampshire College, Danielle graduated with a Masters of Public Health in Community Health Education from Montclair State University, complementing her role as the NJ WIC State Breastfeeding Coordinator at the NJ Department of Health, where she provided leadership to ensure effective delivery of lactation services. She also has hands-on clinical experience from working in three North Jersey hospitals, offering specialized care for complex breastfeeding challenges. She is also on the Board of the National Lactation Consultant Alliance, whose mission is to advocate for patient safety in lactation care and equitable access to clinical lactation services, while supporting breastfeeding families and IBCLCs, where she serves as the Social Media Chair. Her hobbies include karaoke, seeing standup comedy, and punch needle embroidery. These days, she’s swapping hobby time for homework because she returned to graduate school to pursue a graduate certificate in Health Policy at Rutgers University. As a mother of two breastfed children – now high school and college students – Danielle’s personal experience fuels her dedication to empowering families with confidence and care. At NJBC, she also chairs the Lactation Professional Navigation Program and is the NJ Zipmilk.org administrator.

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Popular visit reasons

Bottle Feeding Consultation
Breast Engorgement
Breast Feeding Nutrition Checkup
Breastfeeding Consultation
Lactational Problems
Mastitis / Painful Nipples with Breastfeeding
Pediatric Failure to Thrive
Returning to Work Support during Breastfeeding
Bottle Feeding Consultation
Breast Engorgement
Breast Feeding Nutrition Checkup
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Maplewood Lactation
28 Rutgers Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Education and background

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Board certifications

  • International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

Education and training

  • Montclair State University, Master's in Health Education
  • Hoboken University Medical Center (Certificate)
  • Hampshire College (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1164874004

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Danielle Tropea is certified by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.

What are common reasons for patients to see Danielle Tropea?

Danielle Tropea frequently sees patients for Bottle Feeding Consultation, Breast Feeding Nutrition Checkup, Lactational Problems, Mastitis / Painful Nipples with Breastfeeding, and Pediatric Failure to Thrive. You can see other visit reasons for Danielle Tropea on their profile.

What languages does Danielle Tropea speak?

Danielle Tropea speaks English.

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