Bringing Families Confidence With
NOURISHED BABIES
about me
I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2021 and a NICU Registered Nurse since 1993. I also worked 8 fabulous summers as a residential camp nurse in The Great Northwoods of Wisconsin. The proud mother of two children, my personal journey included breastfeeding, daily bottle feeding of pumped breast milk, and some formula supplementation due to required, early weaning.
Before even having children of my own, I was drawn to lactation support. As a nurse taking care of hospitalized newborns, I saw firsthand, the healing powers of breast milk and the role that providing breast milk has in comforting their parents.
I have assisted hundreds of parent baby couplets directly breastfeed, optimize their pumping, and properly bottle feed in hospital NICUs, Postpartum , and Labor and Delivery units over the past 3 decades. These last 4 years, specifically, I was employed in the role as in-patient IBCLC and nursing staff and community educator. Newly relocated to Colorado late 2025, I am stepping out and fulfilling my dream, opening The Art of Lactation, supporting families to successfully feed their babies and tailor breast milk solutions that meet their goals.
our promise
The Art of Lactation is committed to providing every family with superior lactation and infant feeding support that is nurturing, judgement-free, and evidence-based. Empowering parents with knowledge and skills, our goal is to help families tailor breast milk solutions to meet their unique, infant feeding goals.
The Art of Lactation is committed to providing every family with superior lactation and infant feeding support that is nurturing, judgement-free, and evidence-based. Empowering parents with knowledge and skills, our goal is to help families tailor breastmilk solutions to meet their unique, infant feeding goals.
our promise
Passionate about support
Mary Anne believes in creating a safe space for families to explore their breast milk journey, offering empathy, knowledge, and encouragement. Her rich experience allows her to address diverse feeding challenges, with a commitment to empowering each family she serves to thrive. Together, we navigate the joys and hurdles of breast milk solutions, ensuring parents never feel alone on this journey.
Sample Areas of Lactation Knowledge
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Latch Issues
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Bottle Refusal
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Nipple pain, bleeding and/or cracked nipples
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Low milk supply concerns and increasing supply after illness
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Over supply, plugged ducts, mastitis
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Exclusive pumping, pumping problems, and return to work/school planning and troubleshooting
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Pumping for optimal milk supply when your baby is in the NICU
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Feeding and breastfeeding support for NICU graduates
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Breast pump knowledge comparing settings and strength of most pumps on the market
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Flange Fitting and Nursing/Pumping Bra Fitting for optimal milk removal and supply
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Nipple Shield use and weaning, esp sleuthing problem that led to nipple shield recommendation in the first place
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Assessing for Tongue-Tie Symptoms
