We are moms of young children who have recently struggled through some of the same things you are experiencing. We are educated, compassionate women who are actively breastfeeding in the same time and culture as you. We know our stuff, and we can help and relate to you.
Alice Carter, CLC
Alice Carter is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and has taken several Master courses in Counseling.
Her life plan was to pursue a Master of Arts in Social Work, however, after breastfeeding three babies, now 10 years old, 7 years old and 3 years old, her passion and purpose changed.
"I knew I had to be committed to breastfeeding to succeed, but I didn't expect to need so much help. I realized quickly that I wanted to help other mothers. Now, my favorite thing is to see a precious nursing baby and a relieved mommy."
Alice has a total of 6 years breastfeeding experience.
Her life plan was to pursue a Master of Arts in Social Work, however, after breastfeeding three babies, now 10 years old, 7 years old and 3 years old, her passion and purpose changed.
"I knew I had to be committed to breastfeeding to succeed, but I didn't expect to need so much help. I realized quickly that I wanted to help other mothers. Now, my favorite thing is to see a precious nursing baby and a relieved mommy."
Alice has a total of 6 years breastfeeding experience.
Shannon Woodside, CLC
Shannon Woodside, a Milk Mentors Volunteer, is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. She has a Bachelor of Science with emphasis on Nutrition and Dietetics. She has worked for WIC as a Nutrition Educator and as a Peer Breastfeeding Counselor for the past five years.
Her passion for helping moms to breastfeed was born out of her own personal experience. "I had a lot of trouble the first five months with my son. I learned from my own experience that getting help as soon as possible is crucial. I want to know everything I can to help mothers and babies."
Shannon's second, and currently breastfeeding baby, was born January 27, 2011.
Shannon's Breastfeeding Rules
1. ENJOY baby!
2. Feed baby.
3. Feed baby.
"Breastfeeding is the best gift you will ever give to your baby and yourself."
Her passion for helping moms to breastfeed was born out of her own personal experience. "I had a lot of trouble the first five months with my son. I learned from my own experience that getting help as soon as possible is crucial. I want to know everything I can to help mothers and babies."
Shannon's second, and currently breastfeeding baby, was born January 27, 2011.
Shannon's Breastfeeding Rules
1. ENJOY baby!
2. Feed baby.
3. Feed baby.
"Breastfeeding is the best gift you will ever give to your baby and yourself."