My passion for helping breastfeeding mamas and babies began when I faced challenges breastfeeding my third baby. I had breastfed my first 2  (after having rocky starts with both!), so things surely should have gone smoothly for my third, right?! Well, I discovered that every baby is different, and every breastfeeding journey is very different! My 3rd baby also came along with breastfeeding challenges, and if it wasn’t for the help of a lactation consultant, my breastfeeding journey would have ended long before it did. This was the start of my pursuit to become certified as an internationally board certified lactation consultant, IBCLC. With my 9 years of experience working as a nurse in a children’s hospital (18 years total as a RN),  I already had a lot of experience working with infants and children, so becoming an IBCLC allowed me to give moms the expert care in breastfeeding in addition to giving expert care to their babies!

 

Why Experience Matters

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As both a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I bring a unique layer of clinical expertise to every feeding consultation. While supporting families with infant feeding is my passion, my nursing background allows me to assess the whole baby—not just their latch.

In one recent case, I noticed subtle but concerning symptoms in a newborn that hadn’t raised red flags elsewhere. I encouraged the parents to seek emergency care—and their baby was diagnosed with a serious congenital heart defect requiring life-saving surgery the very next day.

Having a lactation consultant with medical training means having someone on your team who sees the bigger picture—someone who can support feeding while also watching for signs that something more might be going on.

 

I truly found my passion in providing lactation care and I have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of mother baby dyads in the past 9 years as a lactation consultant. My experience includes bedside lactation support in the labor & delivery unit, postpartum unit, NICU, private practice in lactation, breast-feeding support groups, Tele-health, and prenatal education.

 

With advanced training in oral motor function, holistic lactation, & complex cases, I offer expert support for lactation, bottle feeding, and all infant feeding needs!

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My goal is to help YOU reach your feeding goal, whatever that may be. I will support you while giving you the tools and support that will help you achieve those goals. Your feeding journey should be a happy one for both you and your baby! My hope is to provide you with the warmth and love that I received during those early, challenging days of motherhood and feeding. You can do this! Let’s do it together!