I’m Petra, and I’m here to help you on your breastfeeding journey!

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Board-Certified Pediatrician, Member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding Medicine, and the International Lactation Consultant Association…

Those are all my qualifications.

But, really, the one title that makes me the most qualified to do what I do is “Mommy of 5 Breastfed Babies”.

I’ve seen just about everything with my five. I’ve breastfed and pumped while in school, in my Pediatrics Residency, and while working for a busy Pediatric practice. I’ve pumped for my son who needed heart surgery as a newborn (talk about stress pumping!). I’ve had supply issues, latch issues, bottle refusal, and sheer exhaustion. None of my journeys were “easy”, but I’ve learned quite a few tips and tricks to succeed a little more each time.

As a pediatric resident then Pediatrician, I’ve also seen and dealt with a ton of breastfeeding issues. And nothing warms my heart more than to help a mom-baby combo succeed at something that’s so beneficial to them both.

So why did I start Mommy & Me Consulting?

Since I was in medical school, I was always taught that “breast is breast”. And of course I believe it and preach it to the parents of my patients all day long. But even though breastfeeding is supposed to be a natural process, it doesn’t always come “naturally“. Moms come to me with tons of questions, false information about breastfeeding, pressure from their friends and family members, and feelings of failure before they even get started.

I felt like I was leaving the families I serve hanging, since I never had the time to truly sit and help them with the breastfeeding issues they faced. Most of those issues couldn’t be solved in a 10-15 minute well baby visit.

So, I started Mommy & Me Consulting to share the knowledge and experience I’ve gained – from my own breastfeeding journeys, time spent in breastfeeding clinic during residency, breastfeeding courses I’ve taken, and conferences attended – with as many moms and babies as I can. 

I’ve got all this bubbling up inside of me and decided it’s time to share the wealth! I want to empower and educate you, and provide you with simple solutions so that you can truly succeed at this awesome thing called breastfeeding!

So, whether you’re pregnant with your first or fourth kid, just getting started on your breastfeeding journey or ready to wean, struggling or have it all figured out. Whether you need step-by-step advice or just need reassurance that you’re doing the right thing. Wherever you are on your breastfeeding journey, I hope I can help in some way.

Breastfeeding isn’t one-size-fits-all…

I invite you to join my subscribers in receiving my newsletter with breastfeeding updates, baby and self-care tips while breastfeeding, product reviews, and special offers! If you need help right now, check out my tips on preparing for breastfeeding, pumping, returning to work, and conquering common breastfeeding issues. And if you’re ready to go deeper, take a look at the types of available one-on-one breastfeeding consultations and schedule yours today. If you’re interested in a service that isn’t listed, feel free to shoot me an e-mail at info@mommyandmeconsulting.

If you are a professional interested in arranging breastfeeding classes, support groups, or workplace breastfeeding education for your employees or breastfeeding mothers you serve, I’d love to work with you. Check out the Work With Me page for details.

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Allow me to be the resource you need during this special time!