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Casey Mortensen, IBCLC & Registered Dietitian, provides expert lactation and nutrition support for families in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, and throughout Utah County. In-home and virtual visits available. Insurance coverage may apply.

Bri, IBCLC — Breezy Babies Lactation Group. Breastfeeding is natural — but that doesn't mean it's always easy or pain-free. IBCLC Bri walks through 8 of the most common causes of breastfeeding pain, from shallow latch and engorgement to tongue tie and vasospasms, and shares what actually helps so you can get the support you deserve.

Kayla Dunavan, IBCLC, offers compassionate, evidence-based lactation support for families in Orcutt, Santa Maria, and throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. In-home visits and virtual care available. Insurance coverage may apply.

Folate is famous for pregnancy — but what happens after the baby arrives? This post breaks down why vitamin B9 continues to support postpartum healing, red blood cell recovery, and your breastfeeding baby's growth and development, plus simple, real-food ways to get enough of it during the fourth trimester.

Chloe Gonzalez, IBCLC is a Registered Nurse and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant based in Santa Clara, Utah, serving families throughout Washington County with in-home visits and virtual consults. With a background in hospital mother-baby care and specialized training in oral function and tongue tie support, Chloe brings clinical skill and personal experience to every family she works with.

Breastfeeding can be both rewarding and overwhelming for new mothers. Discover how combining postpartum therapy and lactation support in Illinois and Indiana helps reduce anxiety, improve feeding outcomes, and support whole-person healing for moms navigating the early stages of motherhood.

Shelly Stam, BSN, RN, IBCLC is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant serving Davis County, Utah and surrounding areas with in-home and virtual lactation support. Drawing on her NICU and postpartum nursing background — and her own breastfeeding journey — Shelly offers evidence-based, compassionate care for prenatal through postpartum families.

Wondering if an in-person birth class is worth it? Learn how childbirth education can help you feel confident, informed, and prepared for labor—no matter how your birth unfolds.

We hear about folate and iron—but what about choline? This often-overlooked nutrient plays a powerful role in your baby’s brain development during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by nutrition, don’t worry—this guide breaks down why choline matters, how to spot low intake, and simple, realistic ways to nourish your body in every season of motherhood.

Looking for a lactation consultant in Kaysville, Utah? Holly Hill, IBCLC, supports families across Davis County and Northern Utah with in-home and virtual breastfeeding support, specializing in bottle refusal, pumping, and complex feeding challenges.

Alexis “Lex” Shrock, IBCLC, provides compassionate, evidence-based lactation support to families across Northern Utah and beyond. From in-home visits in Clinton, Layton, and Ogden to virtual care worldwide, Lex supports parents through every stage of their feeding journey.