Meet Your Provider...
Jennifer Gerard, APRN, FNP, IBCLC, PMH-C
Jennifer is the sole provider at Advanced Lactation Care and provides Telehealth lactation support from Greer, South Carolina to clients in multiple States .
Jennifer has been working with lactating families for over 27 years! She has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for over 14 years and has extensive experience supporting families in all stages of lactation from prenatal through weaning! Additionally, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), she maintains licensure in multiple States to provide advanced support such as medical investigation of low supply, prescription support for induced lactation and evaluation of health conditions associated with or occurring during lactation.
Jennifer has a passion for learning and is always seeking opportunities to advance her education to provide high quality, evidence based care to the families she serves. Her passion is supporting all things milk supply from low supply or inducing lactation to oversupply and weaning. In her free time, she enjoys watercolor, gardening and traveling! She would be honored to partner with you on your journey to optimal supply!
LICENSURE
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RN - South Carolina compact license
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APRN - CO, FL, IA, ID, NE, NM, SC, TX, VT, WV
CERTIFICATIONS
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IBCLC 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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BSN - Texas Tech University
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MSN - 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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Breastfeeding Without Birthing (Alyssa Schnell)
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care (Postpartum Support International)
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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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Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training (Chrysalis)
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GOLD Lactation Conferences