Kelly, BSN, RN, IBCLC

I am Kelly and I have lived in Charleston my whole life. I have been a Registered Nurse since 2011. My nursing background consists of medsurg, postpartum, and level 2 nursery. I found my passion for lactation when I had my son in 2015. Like most first time mamas, I had no idea what I was doing! The struggles, lack of knowledge, and tears got me thinking that I could turn my breastfeeding experience into something positive for others. 

I have worked with families in an inpatient setting that includes preterm infants, breastfeeding multiples, newborns with poor weight gain, and oral tethers. Outpatient lactation visits have been rewarding and I love watching these little ones grow and their mamas thrive in motherhood. I want to help you meet your goals and am excited to help you in your breastfeeding journey!

Alicia, BSN, RNC-OB, IBCLC

I am Alicia and I have been assisting families in feeding their newborns for over 18 years throughout my Women’s and Children’s career. I started my career as a labor delivery, antepartum and postpartum nurse. Then I moved onto outpatient prenatal care in a Maternal Fetal Medicine office combined with outpatient lactation services.  I understand  the complications that occur in every stage of pregnancy and postpartum and take those into account when helping you form a plan for feedings.  I enjoy teaching and listening as most nurses do, but the part of my job that gives me the greatest satisfaction is seeing YOU succeed with YOUR plan.   I am so grateful to the patients that have allowed me to help them during this vulnerable time. 

Not only do I have professional experience, but I also have personal experience with breastfeeding. I breastfed both of my children for over two years. I struggled (and by that I mean, cried alot) for the first few months with each child due to complicated anatomy and cumbersome feeding tools. Despite the challenges, I was able to breastfeed successfully.  I think you can too!

Because breastfeeding is a journey that is not always a straight path, I am focused on making breastfeeding a comfortable and enjoyable process for families.  My hope is that I leave you feeling confident in your abilities and decisions.  You've got this!