Hi, I’m Meghan!

I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who was inspired to work in this field after my own breastfeeding experiences.

My Story

I’m the MLO behind MLO Lactation. Maybe you’re wondering how I got into this line of work. When I gave birth to my son Harrison in 2019, breastfeeding was low on my list of anxieties. “This is my second baby”, I thought. “Breastfeeding will be second nature this time around, right?” After overcoming some initial hurdles with my first child, Kennedy, she had nursed successfully until weaning at 21 months. And at first, the same was true for Harrison.

Things were going swimmingly—until his 4-month appointment. I remember thinking, “That scale can't be right..." The pediatrician brought in a different scale to verify his weight. I was devastated to learn my son hadn't been gaining weight, and had even lost a little. "You should supplement with formula," the pediatrician told me. The tears started to flow immediately; I felt like I had failed my son. 

I was promptly referred to a lactation consultant, who validated me when we couldn't figure out the problem, and who cried tears of joy with me when my son surpassed the weight gain we hoped for. She was my light in a dark place, answering every question I had and helping me navigate uncharted territory (including supplementing with formula). Now, my son is a wild and healthy 5 year old—and we simply wouldn’t have gotten here without the guidance and expertise of our lactation consultant.

I have been working in the behavioral health/social work field for the past 15 years and have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After several meetings with my lactation consultant for my son, I realized that this was the profession I wanted to pursue. I earned my Master’s degree in Human Lactation Studies, interned at a local hospital, and am now an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).  With my professional background and trauma-informed approach, I can provide you with unique and well-rounded care.

I’m always eager to support a fellow parent in their most fragile moments, as I have so often been supported in mine. I can’t wait to work with you!

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Photo by Harvey Photography

Photo by Harvey Photography

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What People Are Saying

  • Nick & Jen M.

    “Meghan has been a veritable fairy godmother on our nursing journey! Being a low-producing couple, we had many concerns when it came to our son's nourishment. Meghan was able to dispel our fears by educating and coaching us, turning a scary situation into an opportunity to thrive. We appreciate her compassion and guidance throughout these last 7 months!”

  • Jill

    “Meghan was an incredible resource for me as a first-time mom struggling with breastfeeding. At three weeks old, after meeting with multiple lactation consultants, my son was still not gaining weight and I worried I would have to stop our breastfeeding journey early. Meghan helped turn everything around with position recommendations to ensure I felt comfortable feeding him. She also gave me tips to make sure my son received enough milk each day. Following our consultation, she continuously reached out to answer questions and make sure both my son and I were doing well. Now at 8 months old, my breastfed baby is thriving thanks to her guidance!”

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