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To celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we've interviewed leaders from top organizations like ACNM, The Baby Academy, Pumpspotting, Mama Glow, and NAPS. They share insights on breastfeeding barriers, expert advice, future advocacy goals, and words of encouragement for current and future breastfeeding moms. Join us in highlighting these inspiring voices dedicated to empowering mothers and fostering a supportive breastfeeding community.
Emily Silver is a Family Nurse Practitioner, IBCLC, mom to 3 girls (8, 6, and 2 years), and the co-founder of NAPS. Through NAPS Emily educates expecting parents, supports them in all things feeding and sleep, and facilitates new mom and working mom support groups. Emily best supports families through NAPS by pulling from her vast medical background as a former Labor and Delivery RN and now NP and through her own personal experiences as it relates to pregnancy and parenting. You can count on Emily for some solid medical advice merged with some real-life parenting advice, and always served judgment-free.
Momcozy has reached new heights of acclaim from the industry’s most prestigious media outlets and awards organizations, earning two dozen and counting honors in 2024 for its excellence as a one-stop maternity and baby care brand that supports all expecting and new mothers as well as their families.
The user interview for this issue is quite unique. Dr. Chickie is a hospitalist physician who juggles the demands of her medical career with the joys and challenges of motherhood. Just when you think you know what it’s like to be a busy mom and a professional, Dr. Chickie’s story adds another layer to the narrative. How does she manage it all? Let’s find out.
Mari Wills is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) from O’ahu, Hawai’i. Specializing in maternal and infant nutrition, Mari is dedicated to empowering families with the knowledge and support to meet their nutrition and lactation goals. Mari’s journey into nutrition was ignited by her time spent in culinary school, where she discovered her passion for helping others with healthy cooking. As a busy mom of three children, Mari understands the challenges that parents may encounter. In her free time, Mari enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and sharing her creations with loved ones!
Tenise Hordge is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She is passionate about supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum seasons. Tenise has advanced training in the oral rehabilitation of the breastfed infant, which ensures we get to the root cause of feeding issue. Her mission is to serve as an advocate, amplify cultural awareness, educate, and instill confidence in her clients.