Frequently Asked Questions
Do you support breastfeeding and pumping families?
Yes. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I support every kind of breastmilk feeding journey — exclusive breastfeeding, exclusive pumping, or a combination of the two, including bottle-feeding with expressed breastmilk. My goal is to help you find what works for your body and your baby, not to push one method over another.
What is your sleep coaching philosophy?
My approach is responsive, gentle, and individualized. I believe that every family is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution to sleep. I draw on evidence-based practices and work within your comfort level, always keeping your child's emotional wellbeing and your family's values at the center of the plan.
I'm struggling with latch or nipple pain — can you help?
Absolutely. Latch and positioning issues are one of the most common reasons families reach out to me. I'll do a hands-on assessment of your baby's latch and oral function, check for possible causes like tongue-tie, and work with you on techniques to make feeding more comfortable for both of you.
My baby isn't gaining weight the way I expected — what can you do?
Weight gain concerns are stressful, and I take them seriously. I'll assess your baby's feeding — including latch, milk transfer, and overall intake — and build a plan to support healthy growth, whether that means adjusting technique, supplementing, or coordinating with your pediatrician.
What if my milk supply is low or inconsistent?
Low or inconsistent supply is one of the most common things I help families work through. I'll look at feeding frequency, latch, pumping routine, and any underlying factors, then build a personalized plan to help protect and build your supply using evidence-based strategies rather than guesswork.
What is included in a lactation consultation?
A consultation includes a full feeding history, a breast assessment with nipple measurement to find your correct flange size, an oral assessment of your baby, and a hands-on look at latch and positioning, with weighted feeds if needed. From there, we talk through your options together and I lay out a personalized plan — but you're always the one in the driver's seat of your breastfeeding journey. I also provide follow-up support so you're never left figuring things out alone.
Will you judge us for the choices we've made?
Never. I have been through my own difficult breastfeeding journey with my first baby, so I understand firsthand how hard and emotional feeding struggles can be. Whatever you have tried, whatever choices you have made — you will always be met with compassion, not judgment.
My toddler wakes briefly but frequently throughout the night — can you help?
Yes. Frequent brief night wakings are one of the most common challenges I work with in toddlers. I will help you understand what is driving the wakings and create a gentle plan to reduce them, so that your whole family can get more consolidated sleep.
Is your approach evidence-based?
Yes. Everything I recommend is rooted in current lactation and infant feeding research. As an IBCLC, midwife, and NICU nurse with over 15 years of experience, I continuously update my training to make sure you're getting accurate, up-to-date guidance — not outdated advice.
How do we get started?
Start with a free 15-minute phone call so we can get to know each other and make sure we are a good fit. From there, we will schedule your initial consultation, complete a thorough assessment, and build your customized plan. You can reach out through the
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