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Breastfeeding is natural and has numerous benefits to both mother and baby, but it is not always easy. I have helped mothers with proper breastfeeding management, latching, positioning, engorgement, oversupply, low supply, thrush, plugged ducts, ankyloglossia (tongue-tie), pumping, slow weight gain, and more. I have also served as a Consultant at three breastfeeding support groups throughout the County. Bringing home a new baby can be stressful at times, but breastfeeding and getting healthy sleep doesn’t have to be. I can help!
I am also a Certified Child Sleep Consultant (CSC) through the Family Sleep Institute. Establishing healthy sleep habits is just as important as nutrition for your child. I am sure you are totally overwhelmed by all of the conflicting information, sleep books, and advice from friends, on top of being an exhausted parent, I can help ease your fears about sleep training. To say I am excited to start helping families get the sleep they deserve is an understatement! I cannot wait to merge my two worlds of lactation and sleep consulting and be able to offer my clients more services. I am so excited to start this new chapter in my life with you and your family!


International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) L-83386.
Family Sleep Institute
Certified Child Sleep Consultant
Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad
Master Class for IBCLC's
Lactation Education Resources
Lactation Consultant Training Program Enriched Course Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
Tiffin University
Bachelor of Business Administration
CPR Certified
BLS for Healthcare Providers