All 3 of my boys exclusively received breastmilk for an extended time.  Each breastfeeding experience was challenging in different ways.  Tandem nursing my two youngest boys was a wild ride I was so lucky to have!

Supporting families from the beginning of baby's life when it all feels so challenging

NICU, Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient, Home

We are a boy house. Three sons, two boy dogs, and husband

Swimming, Hanging by the river, forest bathing and crafting

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified Nurse Coach, Childbirth Educator, Infant Massage Instructor, Trauma Care Practitioner

Oregon

In my early days in the NICU at Stanford, interfacing with the lactation consultants was the best!  It was so refreshing to experience the sincere and honest support they provided to patients.

The rawness of new parenthood and being able to drop into heart center and meeting people where they are lights me up.  Supporting families in being honest about challenges and needs and how that is moving through is the most beautiful experience.  I always need to have babies in my life!

You ARE figuring it out!  You are the exact perfect parent chosen by your baby and they adore you.