Erica Cantatore BSN, RN, IBCLC
Erica is a Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of experience in maternal-child health and breastfeeding medicine. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)—the highest internationally recognized credential in clinical lactation care—Erica provides expert breastfeeding support and education to families throughout Bergen County and Northern New Jersey.
Erica specializes in helping mothers and babies successfully navigate the breastfeeding journey from pregnancy through the postpartum period. She has advanced training in the clinical management of lactation and is experienced in evaluating, diagnosing, and addressing a wide range of breastfeeding challenges.
Her areas of expertise include:
✓ Breastfeeding Preparation During Pregnancy
✓ Newborn Feeding Support
✓ Infant Latch Difficulties
✓ Low Milk Supply & Oversupply Concerns
✓ Painful Breastfeeding & Nipple Pain
✓ Early Postpartum Feeding Challenges
✓ Pumping & Return-to-Work Planning
✓ Breastfeeding Education & Counseling
Erica works closely with expectant and new parents to provide individualized care plans tailored to each family’s unique goals and needs. Her approach combines evidence-based clinical guidance with compassionate support, empowering families to make informed decisions and feel confident throughout their feeding journey.
Patients appreciate Erica’s calm demeanor, attentive listening, and commitment to creating a welcoming environment where questions are encouraged and concerns are addressed with expertise and understanding.
As part of the multidisciplinary team at OBGYNTEAM, Erica collaborates closely with physicians, midwives, and women’s health specialists to ensure mothers and babies receive coordinated, comprehensive care during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the critical early stages of infant development.
Helping Families Build a Strong Start
Erica is passionate about supporting mothers and babies through one of life’s most important transitions. Her goal is to provide expert guidance, practical solutions, and compassionate encouragement that help families achieve their breastfeeding goals and thrive during the postpartum journey.