A Little About Me

Hi, I’m Jennifer, I'm so happy you are here! I look forward to meeting and supporting you on your feeding journey, whatever that might look like!

I have personal experience with breastfeeding twins, breastfeeding our special needs child, pumping, and extended breastfeeding. Each feeding journey has been unique and special, and my desire to help others led me to start Leading Lactation.

I have a medical background, working for 7 years as a labor and delivery nurse and 2 years as an emergency room nurse. I recently went back to school to become an IBCLC and obtained a certification in perinatal mental health.

I am easy going, patient, optimistic, enjoy meeting new people and believe we all have a story to share, and that story could in turn, help another. I enjoy being a mom to our six children, jogging, reading, and netflix. I love margaritas......I mean Mexican food ha, and a good laugh.

My values

Empathy, Education, Empowerment

When interacting with families, I believe it is critical to listen and understand with empathy. Every feeding challenge is unique, and I strive to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere to discuss medical and emotional concerns. Through my qualifications and experiences, we will work together to educate each other and develop a plan. My ultimate goal as a lactation consultant is to empower families by equipping them with the necessary tools and guidance, so they have the ability and confidence to achieve their feeding goals.

As a medical professional and lactation consultant, I strive to provide holistic, evidence based support and care in an empathetic, educational, and empowering manner.

Qualifications, Certifications, and Activities

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2002

Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing

Previous experience in labor and delivery and emergency room settings in Texas and California

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Coursework through University of California at San Diego, 2022

Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional

Postpartum Support International, 2023

Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Trained

E3 Model of Care for Tethered Oral Tissues, 2023

IBCLC Master Class Completion

Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad Master Class, 2023

Postpartum Support International Volunteer

Greater Houston area support coordinator

National specialized support coordinator for parents of babies with special needs

Organizations and Associations

Houston Area Lactation Consultants and Educators Association

United States Lactation Consultant Association

Texas Breastfeeding Coalition

Professional Photographer

Professional photographer since 2010, focusing on newborn and family photography