A little about me --
I believe it is very important to really know, like and trust your lactation consultant. I mean…..I am going to be all up close and personal assessing your baby’s latch and if you are not in my office…I am in your home! Also…there is a 100% chance I’m going to see your boobs. I hope to make you comfortable and throw in a little laughs. We’re also going to be hanging out for a couple hours!
I want to be part of your team as you navigate through the trenches of early parenthood. I want to be your cheerleader when you need the extra pick-me-up. I also would like to be your voice of reason when you are second guessing everything at that 3am feeding…or trying to buy all the gadgets (you don’t necessarily need) on Amazon to make things “easier” or to get more sleep…because I have been there!
My Spiel
Hi! I’m a wife to my high school sweetheart, Ricky, mom to two sweet (but totally wild) little boys—RJ (4) and Collin (2.5)—and fur mama to Zoey, Poppy, and our newest chaos coordinator, a Newfypoo puppy (#Godspeed). I survived the “two under two” era, and now I’m deep in the trenches of the terrible twos and threenager life. Send coffee. Lots of it.
I’ve been a nurse for over 12 years, specializing in NICU care at Beth Israel and Boston Children’s. Being a NICU nurse is a huge part of my identity—it shaped how I support and educate families today. I’ve learned so much from incredible neonatologists, NPs, pharmacists, nutritionists, SLPs, and RTs along the way. Thanks to them, I bring a well-rounded and collaborative approach to my care.
Fast forward to early 2020—just before the world shut down—my husband and I decided to start a family. One week after we found out we were pregnant with RJ... cue global pandemic. Being pregnant during that time, while also working in the NICU, was brutal for my mental health. When I returned to critical care after maternity leave, I quickly realized I needed something different. I felt this fire ignite in me—to support new moms in the ways I wish I had been supported.
So, I took a leap. I stepped away from bedside nursing, night shifts, weekends, and holidays—and walked straight into my passion. I started by becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor to test the waters (and not spend $$$ without knowing if I’d love it). Spoiler alert: I did. So I went all in, became an IBCLC, and haven’t looked back.
Now, I help families navigate their feeding journeys—breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combo feeding, formula feeding—you name it, I’ve supported it. I believe there’s no one “right” way to feed a baby, just the way that works for your family. I offer personalized, judgment-free plans backed by evidence, experience, and a whole lot of real-talk. Oh—and I’ve probably tried every pump and feeding gadget out there, so I’ll give you the honest lowdown on what actually works.
My goal? For you to feel like you’re chatting with your bestie—but getting expert-level support. No fluff, no sugarcoating, no gatekeeping. Just the facts, your options, and a whole lot of encouragement.
SparkNotes version of me: I run on Dunkin', Amazon is my love language (shoutout to my UPS guy, Peter), I bake sourdough bread with a starter named Annie, I’m obsessed with Half Baked Harvest recipes (and also with ordering takeout), and I drop too many F-bombs (sorry, Mom). Red wine is my therapy, and my favorite place in the world is home with my crazy crew.
Professional Certifications & Associations
I am passionate about being up to date on research and evidence to base my practice. I have breastfed before, but what worked for me might not work for other dyads or every family. Every breastfeeding (or pumping) dyad is completely different and I want to be prepared for any visit that comes to me. I am active members to all of these in addition to being a current registered nurse, a certified IBCLC and CPR certified. I have also completed the Masterclass on Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad.
