About Me

Personal Profile

Embracing Parenting is an extension of my work at The Nest Family Resource in Northern California. It is my offering to parents who want to delve into the invitations that parenthood presents, including those who are working through infant feeding challenges. I've gained incredible experience over the years consulting with families and working to solve the challenges that arise with the complexity of infant feeding, infant sleep, and early parenting, and I'm excited to continue to explore these topics with you.

I hold a master's degree in Maternal and Child Nutrition and Lactation from the University of California, Davis. I also held an international certification in lactation consulting for 15 years, which concluded in 2023. Additionally, I founded The Nest Family Resource and continue to enjoy expanding our team and services to provide family-centered care.

My extensive background in the fields of child development and women's health has allowed me to make a career of my passion for guiding parents to make healthy decisions for themselves and their children. My work seems even more essential today given the vast number of choices available to new parents.

I'm raising my son, Joaquin, in the Sierra Nevada foothills. No matter how much experience I continue to gain, my son continually reminds me to surrender, stay open-minded, and always ask the question, "Why not?"

Projects

2020 to Present

Embracing Parenting

I founded Embracing Parenting during COVID to help better support parents from home. Since 2020, the program has grown in a way that couldn't be expected. I am excited to see where it will go over the next 5 years.

2021 to 2023

Baby Talk Podcast

Check out all episodes of the Baby Talk podcast for a wide range of topics from pregnancy, preparing for birth, breastfeeding, co-parenting, and more!

Episodes are available in the Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

2020-2023

Nest on TAPP

Talks About Pregnancy + Parenting

Drawing on my connections with perinatal providers, I facilitated conversations that encouraged parents to make informed healthcare choices and to embrace parenting as a powerful tool. My goal was to help them break harmful cycles and instill trust, respect, and confidence in their children, ultimately contributing to a better world.

Listen to the full collection now!

2012 to Current

The Nest Family Resource

WE BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER

The Nest is a perinatal collective with the shared goal of supporting families and professionals by providing accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care. We collectively offer evidence-based classes, support groups and a directory of trusted services to empower growing families from fertility through parenthood.

All of my work stems from my original calling as a Lactation Consultant. For twenty years I have assisted families in breastfeeding and early parenting needs.

My work in the field continues to this day! Use the Contact form to schedule lactation, feeding, and weaning consultations.

2006 to Present

Milk Support

Lactation Consulting