I am a mother, a nurturer, a lifelong learner—a Registered Nurse and an IBCLC. But more than anything, I’m someone who knows what it feels like to be overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure… while holding a tiny new life in your arms.

My journey into lactation support began in the quiet hours of the night—fumbling with swaddles, second-guessing every decision, and wondering if I was “doing it right.” I had questions—so many questions—and I didn’t always know where to turn. What I needed most in those early days wasn’t just information. I needed reassurance. I needed someone to sit beside me without judgment, to witness my experience, and to gently say, “You’re doing a great job.”

That’s what lit the spark.

I became an IBCLC not just to help babies feed—but to help parents feel seen, supported, and empowered. To hold space for the joy, the fear, the learning curve, and the fierce love that comes with feeding your baby—however that journey looks.

I welcome all families—first-time or experienced, biological or adoptive, LGBTQ+ or straight, solo or partnered. Every feeding story is valid, and every parent deserves care that honors their identity, values, and goals- because lactation care isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s personal. It’s intimate. It’s deeply human.

With care,
Elysia