LACTATION COUNSELING & SUPPORT
A collaboration between AP Pediatrics & OB / GYN Depts.
Nuturing Bonds, One Drop at a Time.
WELCOME
It is our continued goal to support the needs of lactating parents through consultations, educational resources, personal stories, and more!
Please note, Associated Physicians provides judgment-free care to ALL parents no matter how they feed their children. If you need access to other infant feeding resources such as formula assistance, donor milk, etc. we are here to help.
MEET
OUR TEAM
CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSELORS
We are a group of healthcare professionals in Pediatrics and OB/GYN who have specialized credentials in lactation: Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs). This means that we have received advanced training and competency verification in breastfeeding and human lactation support.
Our training includes assessing the latching and feeding process, providing corrective interventions, and counseling lactating parents. These certifications are important in building trust with our patients and allow them added confidence in our ability to provide expert support along the breast/chestfeeding journey.
Claire K.
RN, CLC, Pediatrics
Courtney Birkle
RN, CLC, Pediatrics
Dr. Jessica McGee
MD, Pediatrics
Amanda Van Elzen
RN, CLC, OB-GYN
Michelle Kruckman
RN, CLC, Pediatrics
Ashley Robinson
RN, CLC, OB-GYN
During pregnancy, our OB/GYN patients will be scheduled with OB/GYN Education Nurse and CLC, Amanda Van Elzen, for their first, 30-week, and postpartum OB visits. Typically, at the 30-week visit with Amanda, you will start the discussion about breast/chestfeeding and lactation. CLICK HERE to learn more about Amanda.
WHAT TO EXPECT
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES
Mothers’ Milk Alliance (MMA)
Non-profit, volunteer organization that receives breastmilk from carefully screened, healthy donors, and distributes it to families with short-term breastfeeding challenges within Dane County.
African American Breastfeeding Alliance of Dane County
Their mission is "to address African American breastfeeding disparities through dissemination of information, research, and support so that every African American family will make well-informed decisions regarding the choice to breastfeed.”
Harambee Village
Their mission is "to pull our community together in order to improve health outcomes for birthing people and babies, while simultaneously promoting health equity."
Kelly Mom
Evidence-based information and articles on breastfeeding and parenting from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).