Hi there! I'm Aileen.

I’m a master’s prepared NICU Nurse (RNC-NIC) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I’m currently based in Southern California, where I provide in-home and virtual care to new and expecting families. I could not have dreamed of a more rewarding career than having the pleasure of providing family-centered care.

As a mother myself, have experienced my own set of challenges while navigating our breastfeeding journey. Having my daughter (an ex-27 weeker) in the NICU has allowed me to gain a greater understanding of how my actions as a nurse and a lactation consultant can deeply touch the experiences of parents in a vulnerable time in their life. I aspire to be the light of trust, knowledge, and hope that families can depend on

Hi there! I'm Aileen.

I’m a master’s prepared NICU Nurse (RNC-NIC) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I’m currently based in Southern California, where I provide in-home and virtual care to new and expecting families. I could not have dreamed of a more rewarding career than having the pleasure of providing family-centered care.

As a mother myself, I have experienced my own set of challenges while navigating our breastfeeding journey. Having my daughter (an ex-27 weeker) in the NICU has allowed me to gain a greater understanding of how my actions as a nurse and a lactation consultant can deeply touch the experiences of parents in a vulnerable time in their life. I aspire to be the light of trust, knowledge, and hope that families can depend on.

What is an IBCLC?

The acronym IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. The term “lactation consultant” is often not used by IBCLCs alone. However, being an internationally certified credential, an IBCLC holds the highest standards for breastfeeding and lactation education and hands-on experience you will find anywhere in the world. 

And why is this important? IBCLCs go through specialized training to detect and treat complex breastfeeding issues. IBCLCs are the Gold Standard in lactation support which takes years to accomplish with rigorous requirements.

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What is a NICU Nurse?

Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is a specialized nursing profession. NICU Nurses are trained to care for the tiniest and most fragile of patients who may be sick, premature, and/or are dealing with various forms of birth defects. These patients are cared for and monitored, sometimes for weeks or months, until they are healthy and developed enough to go home. 

Additional Certifications and Education Held:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 
  • Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed.) 
  • RNC Certification for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC®
  • Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad: A Master Class for the IBCLC
  • Loving Touch Foundation: Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) 
  • The Lactation OT: Bodywork For Better Breastfeeding