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Prior to my career as a lactation consultant, I was an educator. I worked in the field of special education for 10 years as a teacher and an administrator. After the birth of my first daughter in 1990, my interests changed. I became fascinated with newborns and the experience of breastfeeding.

On a personal note, I am a single mother of 2 daughters and an extraordinarily silly chocolate "labradoodle". At this writing my daughters are 18 and 15 years old. (Yes they were breastfed!) They have taught me so much and I continue to learn from and be challenged by them. I have lived in Seattle for over 20 years. When I'm not working or parenting, I'm usually gardening or doing some house project. Whenever we get a chance, the girls and I escape to the mountains or the beach.

For more information or if you have any questions at all, please call or send me an email. I would be happy to talk with you.

Brief “resume”

Current activities:

  • Owner, The Second 9 Months
  • Board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) 1997-present
  • Certified postpartum doula 1996 to present
  • Member, Northwest Association for Postpartum Support (NAPS) 1996 to present
  • Leader, La Leche League 1991 to present
  • Reiki practicioner, 1999 to present

Past activities include:

  • Founder, Northwest Association for Postpartum Support (NAPS) 1996
  • Director, Northwest Association for Postpartum Support (NAPS) 1996-2004
  • Consultant for Pollywog Nursing Positioner 2004
  • Lactation consultant, Northwest Hospital Childbirth Center 2002-2004
  • Breastfeeding instructor, Northwest Hospital
  • Breastfeeding instructor, Birth and Body Works
  • Lactation consultant, Northwest Medical Supply 1999-2001

Formal education includes:

  • B.S., Psychology; Oregon College of Education, 1980
  • M.Ed., University of Washington, 1983
  • Accredited LaLeche League Leader, 1991
  • Postpartum Doula, Seattle Midwifery School, 1996
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, 1997
  • Certified in Pediatric CPR

Professional memberships include:

  • ILCA (International Lactation Consultant Association)
  • NAPS (Northwest Association for Postpartum Support)
  • La Leche League International
  • DONA (Doulas of North America)