Melanie Henstrom on Clubhouse

Bio

BS, IBCLC

My journey in the birth community started when I was a young girl where I had the privilege of watching my dad deliver babies. I received my Bachelor of Science in Family Science, and then worked in adoption until my first treasure was born. I then decided to become a stay at home mom for 16 years to raise all of my 6 amazing children. I breastfed them all, including tandem nursing my twins. Once all my children were in school, I found I needed something to do to fill my time. It was then that I became a certified postpartum doula mainly serving families with twins, and triplets. Several years later I decided to go back to school to become an IBCLC, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I have had the pleasure of serving over a thousand mothers and babies over the course of several years as a postpartum doula, and lactation consultant.

It has been my experience that many mothers do not have the resources to become successful at breastfeeding. I have extensive training and experience with tongue ties, and am able to educate mothers so they can make the right choice for their baby. I am also trained in infant massage, rhythmic movements, and craniosacral therapy. My passion is to nurture, and support new moms and babies through their breastfeeding struggles in a non-judgmental and compassionate way.