THE STORY
What made you become an IBCLC
When I had my first daughter, I struggled deeply with breastfeeding — and there was no real support available. No one told me an IBCLC even existed. I was simply told “some people can’t breastfeed” and handed formula, when what I truly needed was guidance, answers, and compassion. During my second pregnancy, I finally met an IBCLC who supported me prenatally, helped me understand my body, and changed my entire feeding experience. That was the moment I knew: this is what I want to do. I became an IBCLC to give families the support I never had — real answers, evidence‑based care, and someone in their corner as they work toward their feeding goals.