My passion for lactation started as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse caring for families with medical challenges and prematurity in the hospital. At the start of my career, I did not have children of my own and dedicated myself to finding the answers to support breastfeeding plans through the continuum of medical management to discharge home. I have worked in the Lactation Nurse role as an Inpatient Board Certified Lactation Consultant for the last eight years of my 17 years as a nurse. I was blessed to work alongside a NICU Physical Therapist that introduced me to bodywork. I later expanded my lactation experience to the outpatient setting in a lactation clinic. The clinic gave me the opportunity to help families beyond the initial foundational work of latch and positioning post delivery when things really start to become mentally and physically overwhelming adjusting to paerenthood. In this time, I gained experience in partnering with families to create breastfeeding plans that fit their family needs and overcome their unique challenges. Early parenthood is a very vulnerable time of adjustment with overwhelming social media and societal influences to tease through. I have experience with oral thethered tissues, cranial and neck restrictions, and reflux challenges that may further complicate getting the optimal latch and positioning. I find value in collaborating with parents to assist with informed decisions in their lactation journey and directing them to resources for further treatments. I provide the lactation support and when appropriate a gentle bodywork using Gillespie Craniosacral Fascial Therapy to work on areas of restrcitions with fascial strain.  I am passionate about navigating these challenges with your family because I truly believe we put the most effort into the things we value the most.