Breastfeeding support when you need it

I found my way into the world of lactation after having my first daughter in Monterey, California. Despite the challenges I faced I was incredibly lucky to have so many resources at my fingertips that I didn't even know I needed at the time. Fast forward through nursing school, a cross country move, and two more children and I began working in a local hospital, missing the support systems that I knew firsthand make such a difference in the early days of motherhood. 

I earned my Certified Lactation Counselor certificate in 2014, followed by my Board Certification in Lactation Consulting in 2018. After spending several years working throughout the hospital at the bedside and with families needing lactation care in support groups, in-patient & outpatient consults, and in the class setting, I now provide home consults through my private practice Families in Bloom. 

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I have a BA from Salve Regina University (2005) and a nursing degree from the Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing (2011). I am currently the Vice President at the Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association (MLCA) where I support IBCLCs and families by dismantling barriers to lactation care on the Access Committee. I also participate in local health fairs and community events to share awareness and resources for families. When I'm not working I enjoy random days off with my first responder husband and three children, as well as running, gardening, and creative side quests.

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I believe that supporting families changes everything- and while it happens to bring me great joy to see a family thriving- it is also a fundamental building block to a strong community and healthy future. I encourage you to reach out if you are seeking breastfeeding support, and I look forward to working with you and your family should the need arise. ~Lauren