About
Dr. Cindy Rubin is a pediatrician and board-certified Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine physician serving families in River Forest, Illinois. She spent the first 18 years of her career in general pediatrics, including 13 years in outpatient practice. That clinical foundation deepened her interest in breastfeeding medicine, and she founded the Loyola Center for Breastfeeding Medicine in 2018. She earned her IBCLC certification in 2019 and joined the first cohort of physicians to achieve board certification in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine through the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine in 2023.
Dr. Rubin treats a wide range of lactation challenges, including low milk supply, tongue-tie, nipple pain, plugged ducts, mastitis, forceful letdown, dysphoric milk ejection reflex, and infant latch difficulties. She is passionate about the 4th Trimester and perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression and anxiety. Her path to medicine began in an unexpected place. Born with one leg shorter than the other, she navigated frequent medical care and surgeries throughout childhood. She also spent a year doing volunteer work in Israel before entering medicine. Her own difficult breastfeeding experiences with both of her children deepened her commitment to supporting families through the postpartum period. Dr. Rubin lives with her family in the River Forest and Oak Park area and believes postpartum home visits should be universally available to all families.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Founded Loyola Center for Breastfeeding Medicine (2018); IBCLC certification (2019); First cohort of Board-Certified Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (BFLM) physicians via the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (2023)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rubin right for?
Dr. Rubin is an excellent fit for new and expecting parents who want breastfeeding and newborn support from a physician with deep clinical expertise. Families navigating lactation challenges such as low milk supply, tongue-tie, mastitis, or latch difficulties benefit directly from her IBCLC credential and board certification in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. Parents seeking postpartum mental health support alongside newborn care will find her 4th Trimester focus especially relevant. She also serves children through general pediatrics, including sleepy newborns, infant reflux, weight gain concerns, and tween development. Families who value in-home care and direct physician access will feel well-served by her house call model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rubin treats a broad range of lactation challenges. These include low milk supply, plugged ducts, mastitis, breast engorgement, tongue-tie, nipple pain, forceful letdown, dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER), and latch difficulties. She also supports families dealing with infant reflux, weight gain concerns, and the emotional challenges of the postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety.
Yes. Dr. Rubin holds board certification in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine through the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. She joined the first cohort of physicians to earn this credential when the specialty achieved board certification status in 2023. She also holds the IBCLC designation, earned in 2019.
Dr. Rubin spent 18 years practicing general pediatrics before opening In Touch Pediatrics and Lactation. Thirteen of those years focused on outpatient pediatric care. She founded the Loyola Center for Breastfeeding Medicine in 2018, where she developed her specialized expertise in lactation medicine alongside her general pediatrics practice.
Dr. Rubin provides both general pediatric care and breastfeeding and lactation medicine. Her pediatric care includes newborn visits, reflux management, sleepy baby concerns, weight gain monitoring, and tween development. Families can work with her as their primary pediatric provider and also access her lactation expertise.
Dr. Rubin integrates postpartum mental health into her 4th Trimester care. She has deep clinical interest in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and related conditions. She approaches these concerns without judgment and connects families with appropriate support as needed.
Dr. Rubin developed her interest in breastfeeding medicine during her years as an outpatient pediatrician. Her own difficult personal breastfeeding experiences with both of her children gave her firsthand insight into how hard the process can be, even for a practicing physician. That experience motivated her to pursue IBCLC certification and to found the Loyola Center for Breastfeeding Medicine in 2018.
Yes. In Touch Pediatrics and Lactation operates entirely through home visits and telehealth, with no physical office. Dr. Rubin travels to patients' homes throughout the River Forest and surrounding area for general pediatric care, lactation support, and newborn visits. She also offers after-hours home visits when urgent needs arise.
Yes. Dr. Rubin offers prenatal lactation consultations, which she recommends to all expecting families. These visits help parents prepare for breastfeeding before the baby arrives. Her 4th Trimester Packages also include a prenatal virtual visit at approximately 34 weeks as part of comprehensive perinatal support.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026