Bio

What a difference breastfeeding made in the connection with and nutrition for my children. My gratitude is what led me to work with other moms in lactation.

I feel honored to support breastfeeding mothers, especially when a mother realizes it's okay to open up about her pain, her fear and her joy. I love the relief she feels when she knows that I understand her goals and needs and can help her achieve success. And it’s amazing when mothers say they’ve begun to enjoy breastfeeding and start to feel confident in themselves. It's really important to me to help breastfeeding mothers feel relieved to be on a path toward easier breastfeeding.

As for my educational background, I earned a BA in Psychology from Duke University and an MS in Public Health from the University of Colorado. I also earned a certificate of completion in Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International. I draw actively on these fields for my practice. And from my experience I know that compassionate listening and support based on that listening is key to effective lactation consulting.

I’ve supported mothers and babies in lactation as a volunteer for a breastfeeding support group since 2003. Since 2008 I have been an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). Though there are lots of different initials a lactation support professional may have after her name, the IBCLC credential is the top-notch, highest-level credential and the only one that truly certifies clinical work with breastfeeding women. IBCLC certification requires course work and at least one thousand hours of real-world training before a person can even qualify to take the board exam. One week of classroom training without any hands-on work is what's required for the frequently-found CLC certification (Certified Lactation Consultant/Counselor). To find out whether a lactation helper is an IBCLC see here.

Location

5233 Laurel Ave. Boulder Colorado 80303

Languages

English

Insurance

Yes

Home visits

No

Lactation Expertise

Infants with anatomical challenges

Extended breastfeeding

Inverted and flat nipples

Latch issues

Low milk supply

Oversupply

Postpartum depression

Returning to work

Tongue tie