Hi, I’m Kristen, aka
The Lactation Mentor™

I’m so glad you’re here!

Welcome to The Lactation Mentor™, it’s so nice to meet you! My name is Kristen. I am an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and pediatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with over 10 years of experience in hospitals, NICUs, community programs, early intervention, feeding therapy, WIC, and private practice. I currently spend time working in feeding/nutrition therapy for kiddos birth through 3 years old, then see clients for lactation education & support in home and virtual visits through The Lactation Mentor.

I have a strong clinical background and practice evidence-based care, but in a way that prioritizes your family’s unique needs. As a dietitian, I have had the absolute privilege of walking alongside families through every possible feeding scenario, and I believe this has shaped how I practice as a lactation consultant. I know and deeply believe that every feeding journey is unique, and there is no wrong way to feed your baby if you are given the tools and information to make informed decisions that work for your family.

Outside of my day to day, I am an avid reader, yogi, and artist, and enjoy exploring new coffee shops and breweries with my husband and our dog, where we live outside of Philadelphia, PA.

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My “Why”

In my work, I quickly realized that so much goes into infant feeding - preparation, pivoting, and problem-solving. Why isn’t there more education before baby gets here? And why do new parents get sent home from the hospital with nothing more than a “best of luck!,” only to encounter problems they don’t know the solutions to and seek out lactation support only when in crisis? This didn’t seem like the best plan of care.

I created The Lactation Mentor™ because I believe we need MORE. More education, more preparation, more support. The type of comprehensive, accessible support you deserve as a parent didn’t really exist in the traditional model… so I created it! Because knowledge is POWER, and having someone in your corner when things get tough can sometimes be exactly what you need in your unique journey.

I am privileged to do this work every day - I absolutely love what I do and I cannot wait to meet you & your baby. ♡

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I have an empathetic and therapeutic counseling style, but I’m also a total goofball with a little (big? 😅) touch of sarcasm. I never take life (or myself) too seriously, because life is too short! When we work together, you’ll find me making complex topics easy and fun by giving you relatable examples using a teaching style that meets you where you are.

I am a fierce advocate and want you to have all the tools you need to be able to advocate for yourself. I know that, for you to be successful at this, you need to make a plan that works for you. I want to empower you to have the confidence to navigate the ups and downs of lactation even long after we’re done working together.

I believe you have the right to make informed decisions in a medical system where the odds are unfortunately often stacked against you meeting your lactation goals. That’s where I come in!

You’ve got this, and I’ve got you.

You’ve got this, & I’ve got you.

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