Holly

I’m a registered nurse and lactation consultant based in Davis County. I travel a 30 miles radius from Kaysville for in person lactation visits, slightly farther for an extra travel fee, and telehealth worldwide.
With my business of Light Up Lactation, I teach a prenatal breastfeeding class once a month and host a free breastfeeding support group twice a month, both in Kaysville.

I consider it a privilege to help you with your sweet baby. I've been a registered nurse since 2005 and an internationally board certified lactation consultant since 2017.

I was already working as a postpartum nurse when I had my first baby, so I thought I was prepared and knew all about breastfeeding. Wow! I was wrong! Instead of the natural delivery I had planned, I had an emergent cesarean delivery 2 days after her due date. We both felt miserable and like we went through all the challenges and concerns: she lost >10% in the hospital, had difficulty latching, had to supplement with formula, figure out a nipple shield, and learn to use a pump. When my second baby came, I felt more prepared for latching. I was able to have a vaginal delivery with her, but then she was in the NICU for a few days. I used the hospital breast pump until she was able to coordinate latching and breathing. But then she lost too much weight, had high jaundice and was in an incubator, which made it hard to bond with her.  Eventually we got the hang of nursing, but not without the ups and downs to get there.

I wish I could send the "me of now" back to the "me of then" so I could've helped myself have a better experience. Since I can't do that, I pay it forward to be able to help others.
I often say that my soapbox slogan is "Protect the Nipples All The Time!"

When I’m not out and about helping families, I can be found working on a creative project at home, camping, traveling with my husband and kids with a goal of an international trip once a year, or planning our next adventure.

I specialize in bottle refusal, oral restriction assessments, efficient pumping, and providing inclusive, non-judgmental care. 

What I'll Bring to your Lactation Journey

I bring a holistic approach to lactation care and teaching. You and your baby are two people, and I look at the whole picture that includes the physical assessment as well as checking in with your mental and emotional health. You’ll never receive judgement from me!

I communicate what I'm thinking and charting and include you in each piece of it. I’m joining your team and you and your baby will always be at the center of it! I believe that the more you understand the details of what’s happening, then the better the overall picture will come together with positioning and latching, pumping, your baby’s developmental stages, and
expectations.

You are not alone in this journey!

Education & Experience

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN RN) from Oregon Health and Science University –
• 2005
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – 2017
• Intermountain Healthcare’s 3-day Lactation Management Conference attended,
• speaker, and organizer 2015-2022
• Lactation Consultant in Private Practice Conference – March 2018
• Clinical Competencies with the Paperless IBCLC – Summer 2021
• It’s not magic, it’s skill: Gentle Manual Therapeutic Techniques in lactation with Maya
• Bolman – April 2023
• Advanced Breastfeeding Care and Clinical Concepts in Lactation Therapy with Lisa Lahey
• – 2023
• Guiding Bottle Breakthroughs – April 2023
• Tongue Tie Conference – February 2024
• Low Supply Management – 2024
• National Lactation Consultant Alliance Conference attendee and presenter – June 2024

I have experience supporting...

• First time parents and seasoned parents
• Prenatal classes + personalized prenatal plans
• Hosting a breastfeeding support group
• Supporting parents with preterm and/or NICU babies
• Pumping plans, including exclusive pumping and returning to work
• Breastfeeding multiples
• Lactation after breast surgery biopsy/augmentation/reduction
• Breast care during engorgement/mastitis
• Wound care and sore nipples
• Low supply, oversupply
• Babies with oral restrictions
• Lactation after loss (stopping milk supply or pumping and donating)
• Formal and informal milk donation
• Guidance for starting solid foods and maintaining lactation
• Weaning plans