https://www.yourlactationlady.com/home daily 1.0 2020-12-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ebeccb758466616586ccdd2/t/5ed169c7b1bea64aa25f441b/1590784886144/deborahheadshot.jpeg Home - Deborah Montgomery RN, BSN, IBCLC Lactation Consultant https://www.yourlactationlady.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2020-05-29 https://www.yourlactationlady.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2021-10-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ebeccb758466616586ccdd2/t/616248297a9fb62cb8e546d5/1633831112113/IMG_6422.JPG My Story - My Story My interest in breastfeeding began as a mom. I always knew I wanted to breastfeed my children. I did tons of research and educated myself as much as I could when I was pregnant with my first child. Keep in mind, this was when the internet was young. I read lots of books. My first son was born via c-section. I remember having difficulties the first few days getting him to latch. The lactation consultant in the hospital didn’t provide me with much help. I went home and persevered. I kept feeding my baby and the milk flowed. I went on to breastfeed him for 2 years. I had a VBAC at home with my second son. Feeling like a seasoned breastfeeding mom, the first few days were again hard, but I breastfed him for 2 years. I had another home birth with my 3rd baby. Finally, I got my little girl. She was my champion breastfeeder and enjoyed momma’s milk for over 4.5 years. We breastfed through reoccurring thrush and various illnesses. These years breastfeeding my children are priceless to me. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ebeccb758466616586ccdd2/t/6162499345d36a2029ae4cd5/1633831339960/IMG_6425.JPG My Story I decided to go finish my nursing degree when my daughter was in elementary school. As a RN, I gravitated toward babies and became a NICU Nurse. I always felt the pull to educate and help moms with breastfeeding their babies. It was only natural for me to continue my education and become an IBCLC. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ebeccb758466616586ccdd2/t/61624a2c4b848a5ebf4f6f39/1633831662217/IMG_6423.JPG My Story Mother’s are the most vulnerable during the lonely months of postpartum life, susceptible to all sorts of suggestions. Lactation support is lacking in our community. No one realizes how difficult postpartum life can be. I feel a passion to help moms educate themselves and be able to feed their babies how they feel most comfortable. I want to be able to empower moms through education and support. https://www.yourlactationlady.com/about-1-1 daily 0.75 2021-10-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ebeccb758466616586ccdd2/t/616241a22bdbd16f2f30ef72/1633829604031/IMG953953.JPG Why Hire an IBCLC? - Why Hire an IBCLC? IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. An IBCLC is the international gold standard for assisting with lactation issues and must uphold rigorous professional standards. A lactation consultant (LC) is trained and educated using evidence based practice, can evaluate complex breastfeeding situations, and has extensive breastfeeding knowledge. LC’s must complete 1000 lactation clinical hours and 90 hours of advanced lactation specific education to sit for their exam. An IBCLC will either be a health care professional or be required to complete 14 hrs of health science education. Every 5 years, the IBCLC recertification requires proof of up to date evidence-based education and clinical skills. You can find less expensive support through lactation specialists/counselors or peer based counselors. Their training is not as rigorous as an IBCLC. If you have a issue with your heart, you will see a cardiologist. If you have a problem with your teeth, you will see a dentist. Why not see an IBCLC when you have breastfeeding difficulties. IBCLC’s are the most educated to assist with a wide variety of lactation problems.