Welcome!
I have been a Lactation Consultant in Seattle since 1991 - over a decade of helping women breastfeed! I volunteered with La Leche League for six years, taught breastfeeding classes and worked as a postpartum doula before I started my own business in 1996. The Second 9 Months was born out of a desire to support women in becoming the moms they want to be and to help them overcome breastfeeding challenges. I love my work! It is amazing to have a career that enables me to do what I love.
My approach to breastfeeding is quite simple. In every situation, the most important thing is to feed the baby. The next 2 items of importance are maintaining the milk supply and the mom's comfort. Those 3 things are major considerations when I'm working with a breastfeeding dyad. There are times when I do recommend supplementation. There are times when I help a mom decide that breastfeeding may not be right for her. I am, however, a breastfeeding advocate and firmly believe that human milk is the appropriate food for human babies and that breastfeeding is beneficial to mothers, babies and the planet.
Contact:
Renee Beebe, M. Ed., IBCLC
Lactation Consultant, Seattle
Postpartum Doula
Phone: (206) 356-7252
email: second9months@yahoo.com