I have personal experience with a variety of breastfeeding challenges, including breastfeeding after induction and emergency c-section, pre-eclampsia, low milk supply, PCOS, neonatal jaundice, supplementing, prolonged maternal separation from baby due to postpartum complications and hospital readmissions, autonomic dysfunction, postpartum depression, postpartum PTSD, tongue/lip tie, plugged milk ducts, breast refusal, artificial nipple preference, returning to work, and exclusive pumping.

I love that I get to play a role in supporting families during such an important time in their lives. I am passionate about relationship-based care and enjoy supporting families throughout their infant feeding journeys from prenatal to weaning. Nothing makes me happier than when a parent tells me that I made a difference to them and their baby!

Outpatient clinic, hospital, public health, and home visiting

My husband, daughter, and dog. I am also an identical twin!

Swimming, cooking, biking, and enjoying the sunshine

BSN, Registered Nurse

Arizona

I initially began pursuing my certification while still in nursing school, but I finally took the plunge to sit for the exam and become an IBCLC after experiencing my own bumpy breastfeeding journey firsthand and realizing how difficult it was to find compassionate, trauma-informed, judgement-free lactation support.

It is my personal mission to make breastfeeding support available, affordable, and accessible to all families so that everyone can access the quality of lactation support I wish I had as a new mom.

The first few days and weeks with a newborn can be challenging, but it does get easier. Don't give up on your goals, and please reach out for help if you need it! It's never too late!