Meet Jen!
I was a Labor and Delivery nurse when I became a mother for the first time, and thought my professional experience would make breastfeeding a breeze. However, I encountered many early challenges and discovered first-hand that, outside of my own professional network, breastfeeding support was lacking in my community. As I learned how to help myself through my own struggles, I discovered my passion for breastfeeding and all things lactation! As my knowledge base and skills grew, I knew I wanted to serve breastfeeding families in an advanced role so I became an IBCLC in 2007 and haven’t looked back!
During my 10 years as an IBCLC at a large Fort Worth hospital, I welcomed our second daughter and completed a Master's program to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. In the Family Medicine Clinic setting I was able to continue to care for newborns and their families while developing advanced lactation skills. With the launch of my private practice in 2022, I am excited to focus solely on education and low milk supply support in addition to Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine services! I would be honored to partner with you at any point in your lactation journey!
LICENSURE
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RN - South Carolina compact license
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APRN (counseling & consulting only) SC, TX
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APRN (full practice authority) FL, IA, ID, NE, NM, VT
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APRN (without prescriptive auth.) WV
CERTIFICATIONS
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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2007
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Family Nurse Practitioner since 2017
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Perinatal Mental Health Certified since 2021
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Texas Tech University
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Master of Science in Nursing - Texas Woman's University
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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IBCLC Master Class (Intuitive Parenting Network
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Gut-Brain for IBCLCs (Intuitive Parenting Network)
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Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training (Chrysalis)
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Thyroid Optimization Course (The Elite NP)
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Women's Health and HRT Course (The Elite NP)
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Babies in Common Pumping & Feeding Gear Workshop
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GOLD Lactation Conferences