When I had my first daughter, I had very little support. Many challenges were thrown my way, and I overcame them with the support of my husband and self-education. I continued to breastfeed my first daughter until she self-weaned at 26 months, when I gave birth to my second daughter. I continue to nurse my second daughter (currently 5) and my youngest who is a year old. All my children breastfeed until they self-weaned.
Seeing the families I work with reach their feeding goals and feeling overjoyed with their accomplishments.
Hospital, outpatient, private practice
My husband and I have been married for 10 years.
We have 3 daughters (7, 5, 1) and a farm full of animals;
Dogs- Milo, Benelli, and Gus
Cats- Kit Kat and Reese Cup
Horses- Rosie and Red
Yak- Penny
Pygora Goats- Poppy and Fancy
15 chickens
I enjoy spending time with my family on our farm, gardening, sewing and spinning yarn.
Bachelors of Science in Human Lactation and Maternal Child Health and Certified Birth Doula
Colorado
When I struggled to feed my first daughter. I knew in my heart she needed to be breastfed, but I didn’t know how, and I was struggling. This was a turning point for me, and I knew I wanted to help others who were in similar situations.
I believe everyone has the right to education and support to feed their babies how they wish. I became an IBCLC to help families receive evidence-based care and support through their breastfeeding journey.
There are so many ups and downs as a new parent. Take a deep breath and give yourself grace. Find people who love and support you along the way. Soak up all the joys of parenting, because although the nights are long, this stage of life goes fast.
