I am very passionate about maternal-infant health in my role as a Lactation Consultant. I have earned my Certification from the Lactation Consultant Program through Henry Ford College. During my clinical rotations, I worked in Henry Ford Hospitals, specifically HF St. John Hospital and HF Providence Southfield Hospital. I’ve worked with new and expectant mothers in a variety of settings including; the labor and delivery floor, postpartum unit, intensive care unit , neonatal intensive care unit, the Moross outpatient breastfeeding clinic, and in several different urban prenatal clinics.

I am a mother of beautiful little girl, with previous experience breastfeeding for 8 months exclusively. As a first time mother, I was figuring out what breastfeeding had fully entailed. Within my stay at the hospital, I didn’t receive lactation support until 10 minutes before discharge. I went home not knowing simple important information to help my baby thrive. I didn’t know feeding cues, how often am I suppose to feed my baby, why I was experiencing pain and flu-like symptoms. I felt embarrassed reaching out for help, I felt like I was failing motherhood.

I was completely wrong, if anything I was doing what’s best for my baby. Within one appointment with a Lactation Consultant, I was met with compassion and knowledge in such a vulnerable time. I was given proper education, support and guidance during my consultation. I walked out of my appointment feeling empowered about my breastfeeding journey, knowing I could get through the challenges with someone by my side.