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.
One of the most asked questions I am asked this time of year is “can I have a drink while I am breastfeeding”? The short answer is yes. I recommend that if you are going to have 1 drink of either wine or beer that is fine, especially with a meal. I do not recommend any stronger liquor, especially with a newborn. If you want more than 2 drinks you must pump and discard the milk for every drink after 2. … |
As 2010 comes to an end, I began to think about where I have been, what I have accomplished this year. One of the things I am most proud of is my work in this profession. I have been part of publishing a journal, changed jobs, worked on several federal documents and met with many mothers. One of the questions I am asked a lot is ” why did you become a lactation consultant” or ” how did you get into this profession”? Well, I can tell … |
“The study, published online Nov. 8 in the journal Pediatrics, found that new mothers slept about the same amount of time whether they were breast-feeding or formula-feeding”. One of the little unknown reasons for breastfed babies and mothers to be able to get more sleep is the hormone prolactin. This hormone is responsible for the sleepiness in both mother and baby. One of the most important points this study concluded is that mothers who formula feed have to be more awake … |
This weekend is daylight savings time. For some children it is difficult to adjust to the darkness in the morning and the early darkness at night. How does this time of year affect your family routines? |
The IRS has decided that acne cream is worth reimbursement but the payment to an Internationally Board Certified Lactation (IBCLC) or the purchase of a breast pump is not worthy of reimbursement from a flexible spending account. Just to remind everyone, a FSA account is YOUR money. Should we be able to spend our money on what is important to us? Write your opinion here and tell us what you think of this decision. If you would like to read the … |
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