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

Breastfeeding at Full Circle offers a class for professionals

Regina Camillieri
March 31, 2011

Breastfeeding at Full Circle will be running a Breastfeeding Workshop for Doulas and other professionals. The class will be held on Saturday April 16, 2011, 11:00AM – 2:00PM. This class will satisfy all requirements for the 3 hour breastfeeding class that Doula applicants need to take for certification. Additionally, there are a total of 3 CERPS offered to any one who attends. The CERPS were granted by IBLCE and will be recognized by DONA. In this class you will get a comprehensive understanding of breast anatomy, infant oral …

The U.S Surgeon General’s Call to Action

Regina Camillieri
March 23, 2011

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 …

IRS has Reconsidered: A Follow Up to the 10/27/10 post

Regina Camillieri
February 10, 2011

Tell us what you think about the IRS deciding to reverse their ruling on the purchase of breast pumps as a tax deduction. On February 10,2011, the IRS changed their ruling on breast pumps classified as medical equipment and whether or not you can use a breast pump purchase as an item on your Flexible Spending Health Care Account. On October 10,2010, I posted information on how the IRS thought acne cream was more important than breast pumps as a tax deduction. Well today that …

Your Opinion is Needed

Regina Camillieri
February 1, 2011

The Department of Labor is asking for people to comment on the The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. You may ask what that is and what it means to you? This “amendment requires employers to provide reasonable break time and a private, non-bathroom place for nursing mothers to express breast milk during the workday, for one year after the child’s birth. The new requirements became effective when the Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010″. This …

Saturday January 29, 2011 “Back to Work and Breastfeeding Class”

Regina Camillieri
January 25, 2011

Breastfeeding at Full Circle is proud to announce the first ever “Breastfeeding and Back to Work Class” to be held at 1241 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. This class will help the new mother, her baby, the family and the care giver adjust to a new way of life. We will discuss the changes mom will undergo, what the baby’s reaction could be, how and when to pump to keep your supply, how to talk to the caregiver, New York State laws regarding …

Medela Breast Pump Recall

Regina Camillieri
January 18, 2011

For everyone who bought a Medela breast pump last year, you might want to check the Medela website. There is a product recall that involves the motor of the pump. There is a check list of things you need to look for to see if your pump is one of the recalled ones. The Shop at Full Circle sells Ameda breast pumps, and to my knowledge there has NEVER been a recall. Here is the link to check for the recall information, …

Workplace Lactation Laws

Regina Camillieri
January 12, 2011

There was a work place lactation law that was passed on 12/21/10. The formal name of the law is Reasonable Break Time for Nursing Mothers. This law will allow mothers “reasonable time” to use their breast pump while at work. This law also spells out what type of area needs to be provided for all employees that are employed in companies of 50 people or more. As part of the democracy of the United States, the public has the opportunity …