Regina's Biography

Regina has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)for over a decade. Prior to that, she worked with children for several years in her role as a social worker. Regina was seeking a way to improve the lives of children. It became apparent that women were seeking more education on infant care and feeding. Personal and professional breastfeeding experiences motivated Regina to obtain a comprehensive education in the field of lactation. This journey has given Regina the opportunity to teach parenting, to lecture and to practice as a corporate lactation consultant. In private practice and through work in the hospital setting, she trains other medical professionals and supports mothers with babies in the NICU. Regina also sits on the board of directors for Mid Hudson Lactation Consultants Association, and the United States Lactation Consultants Association. Most recently she has begun to incorporate Reiki into her practice. Regina's extensive experience makes her a valuable asset for the women who seek care at Full Circle Women's Health and the community at large.

Regina's Full Circle Blog Articles

The U.S Surgeon General’s Call to Action

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This year has just begun and already there has been a great deal of interest in the health of mothers and babies.  The United States Surgeon General Regina Benjamin M.D, M.B.A has issued a Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding.  The document lists 20 key actions to improve and support breastfeeding in the United States.  There are too many actions to list all of them here, so we will just highlight three. Give mothers the support they need to breastfeed …