Welcome to BLC!
With a dream and a prayer, this small business of BLC was born in 2020. We began connecting families to quality, private lactation care in Michiana. Since that first day, we have helped countless families by coming to YOU with our expertise.
We provide home visits in the privacy of your home as well as virtual visits when needed. Getting the "right care at the right time" makes all the difference in your successful breastfeeding journey. For some moms, the journey of infant feeding may come with uninvited twists and turns. The challenges are real and hard! Moms need a trusted professional who gets it.
Professional assessment and skilled guidance is what you need, and exactly what we provide. We have International Board Certified Lactation Consultants on our team, the highest credential in our field. (IBCLC)
Every birth brings new joys and challenges. Whether this is your first baby or not… we bring years of experience to guide you.
We look forward to serving you and helping you reach your breastfeeding goals.
~ Jessica
Jessica
Hi, my name is Jessica. I love helping moms and babies have an enjoyable nursing relationship. I have worked for the Indiana WIC (Women, Infant, Children) Program for the last 15 years. I started working for WIC as a nutritionist, helping families make healthier choices for feeding their children. Over time, I began to learn more about lactation and how to support families on their breastfeeding journey. I became an IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) in 2011.
I truly feel my own experiences with pregnancy and nursing make me a better lactation consultant.
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I struggled with infertility and was diagnosed with PCOS. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may bring some breastfeeding challenges. I love assisting families, especially other PCOS mommas with their breastfeeding journeys.
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I went back to work full time after having children. Therefore, I am very familiar with the challenges of pumping while returning to work. I never felt like I was pumping enough milk while at work! I pumped “just enough” but not lots of extra, to meet my one year goal. I can help you with specific strategies to increase your milk supply and/or to supplement if necessary.
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My biggest breastfeeding challenge was having a baby with tongue and lip ties. To be honest, I didn’t know very much about tongue or lip ties before, but having a tied baby made me seek out the information needed to make informed decisions regarding my baby and my breastfeeding journey. Learning from some amazing providers helped me get the assistance I needed. I love passing on that knowledge to other families! Let me help you navigate the struggle of restricted tethered oral tissues (also known as TOTS) with compassion and skill.
Working as a lactation consultant is my passion. For some families nursing comes very easily, but for others it can be a journey with many ups and downs. There is nothing in this world, quite like the nursing relationship. I love coming along side families to help teach and encourage parents. I would love to help you meet your specific goals!
My Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Graduated from Purdue University in 2005
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant since 2011
- 15 years experience assisting WIC families with nutrition and breastfeeding support
- 7 years experience assisting with a local breastfeeding support group
My Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Graduated from Purdue University in 2005
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant since 2011
- 15 years experience assisting WIC families with nutrition and breastfeeding support
- 7 years experience assisting with a local breastfeeding support group
