Svetlana Tenenbaum

When I was pregnant with my first daughter almost 25 years ago, I knew I was going to breastfeed, expecting nursing to happen automatically. My shock and horror at the agonizing pain I felt with every latch followed by the pain from severe engorgement were immeasurable! I was devastated because my daughter kept loosing weight while I could not express a drop of milk.

My doctor recommended a Lactation Consultant, profession I never heard of before. She gave me guidance on engorgement relief, and referred my daughter for a tongue tie evaluation and treatment. Within days my baby was growing well and I nursed pain free.

The lactation consultant’s care changed my breastfeeding experience from a nightmare to sheer joy. I knew that practicing as a lactation consultant would be the most rewarding work I could do.

I became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2001 and have been helping mothers and infants ever since.