Sonja Bjelic

Lactation Consultant
Brooklyn, New York
6 years of experience
About me

Welcome 🙂 My name is Sonja and I’m a Certified Birth Doula (DONA), HypnoBirthing® Educator, and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC®), currently completing the pathway toward IBCLC certification. I’ve worked in reproductive care and advocacy for many years, supported by ongoing training in physiological birth and lactation. I offer calm, grounded support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—centering connection, education, and informed choice. Softly Circle Perinatal is the name of my practice, focused on continuous, relational care throughout the perinatal period.

Education

PhD Candidate, with a focus on maternal healthcare (2026)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2021)

Hypnobirthing Educator Certification, Hypnobirthing Institute (2021)

Lactation Counselor Certification, Healthy Children Project (2025)

Credentials
CD (DONA) CHBE CLC
Specialties
Birth Trauma Childbirth Education Hypnobirthing Method Lactation Consultation LGBTQ+
Languages

English, Serbo-Croatian

Service introduction

I offer embodied, relational support through pregnancy, birth and lactation with an emphasis on HypnoBirthing® preparation and lactation education and counseling.

Packages
Prenatal Lactation Class (virtual)
I offer a lactation and infant feeding class that covers essential lactation topics, including preparation for nursing, proper latch and positioning, feeding cues, signs that baby is getting enough milk, feeding frequency, milk transitions, milk supply, pumping and storage, bottle feeding, common challenges and solutions, weaning, and the hormonal, psychological, and emotional aspects of lactation—and more!
$100.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Lactation Counseling (virtual)
Postpartum lactation counseling session includes answering your questions, identifying feeding challenges, providing solutions, offering referrals for complex concerns, and connecting you with resources to support you in nourishing your baby in the best way for your family. Common areas of focus:​​ Latching and positioning Weight gain Oversupply and undersupply Pain or nipple damage Clogged ducts/mastitis Pumping and flange fitting Bottle feeding ​Transitioning from overwhelm to balance, flow, and connection Staying attuned to your body while bonding with your little one Feeding after a difficult or traumatic birth
$100.00
USD Flat rate
HypnoBirthing® Group Class (virtual)
HypnoBirthing® is a childbirth technique and philosophy that focuses on fear release and deep relaxation. Beyond being an evidenced-based childbirth education class, HypnoBirthing® looks at the relationship between mind and body, exploring how our thoughts shape our experiences, and consequently our births. Through breathing, visualization, and self-hypnosis, HypnoBirthing® supports you in birthing instinctively and without fear.​​ The course consists of 5 classes that meet over 5 weeks on Zoom for 2.5 hours each and includes all course materials.
$400.00
USD Flat rate
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Virtual HypnoBirthing® Class Series
Online event
HypnoBirthing® is a childbirth technique and philosophy that focuses on fear release and deep relaxation. Beyond being an evidenced-based childbirth education class, HypnoBirthing® looks at the relationship between mind and body, exploring how our thoughts shape our experiences, and consequently our births. Through breathing, visualization, and self-hypnosis, HypnoBirthing® supports you in birthing instinctively and without fear.​​ The group series meets once a week over the course of 5 weeks for 2.5 hours each class. Sundays on Zoom, May 31 – June 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM EST All classes include: • HypnoBirthing® book, parent workbook, and materials • Access to a private client portal with recordings and resources • Complimentary 1:1 fear release session
$400.00
USD
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