Jimena Grimaldi, BA, IBCLC

I am Jimena Grimaldi, a registered dietitian and board-certified lactation consultant with over 21 years of experience. I hold a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Queens College and have spent the past two decades supporting mothers and their newborns on their breastfeeding journeys.

My passion lies in empowering mother-baby dyads to thrive, bond, and feel confident in their feeding choices. As a fluent Spanish speaker, I am deeply committed to serving my community and ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving the care and support they deserve.

For 15 years, I worked in the WIC department at Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals, where I supported families as both a dietitian and lactation consultant. I also ran a private lactation consulting practice for five years, helping new mothers overcome the challenges of breastfeeding at home.
Currently, I serve as a Lactation Consultant at Flushing Hospital, where I provide prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Building meaningful relationships with my patients is at the heart of my practice. By following them through their pregnancy and postpartum journey, I can offer personalized, patient-centered care that empowers them to meet their goals.

Cultural humility is essential in my work, as it allows me to continually learn from my patients and understand the unique cultural significance of breastfeeding in their lives. These interactions have made me a more well-rounded professional, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to do this work every day.
I love what I do, and I’m honored to support families as they embark on one of the most important journeys of their lives.