In 2005, I entered the full-time “profession” of motherhood. My son, Benjamin, was born in July 2005 and I knew that I wanted to breastfeed him. After 19 hours of labor, 2 ½ hours of pushing, and multiple bags of fluids, Benjamin and I did not get off to a great start with breastfeeding. After 4 days of frustration, I called a lactation consultant and had her come to my home to assess what I was and was not doing. After 90 minutes of supportive advice and guidance, Benjamin was latching and eating and I felt relieved and empowered. Fifteen months later, my LC returned to my home to assist me with breastfeeding Ryan, my new baby boy. Again, after the consultation I felt like a new woman…confident, relaxed, and empowered. This confidence continued even through infant reflux, an over-active letdown, persistent crying, and returning to work full time.

In 2008 I decided to change my career from museum educator to lactation consultant. I wanted to help new moms feel confident and empowered, just as I had felt after my LC visited my home. As new moms, we are fragile, overwhelmed, and hormonal. Any difficulty can seem like an insurmountable task.

Yet, the assistance from a kind individual can empower us to successfully defeat any challenge. My hope is that I can provide that same compassionate, non-judgmental care for my new moms so that they will feel empowered in their ability to breastfeed.

Robin received training to be a Certified Lactation Educator and a Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant from UCSD. She holds a Masters in Education from UCLA, a multiple-subjects teacher credential from UCLA, and a BA in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.

Robin lives in San Diego, CA with her husband, Jason, their two sons, Benjamin and Ryan, and their dog, Tilly. She has a love of cooking, traveling, hiking, going to the beach, and teaching.