In today’s world, finding support and knowing where to turn for help, especially with infant feeding, can be challenging. That’s why I’m so grateful and excited to introduce Joanne from Made of Gold Lactation, who is sharing more about her comprehensive services and how she can support you and your family.
Many of you may already know Joanne from her recent feature on “Meet a Mom Monday.” Joanne is a dedicated Maternal Newborn Registered Nurse and an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant with over 24 years of experience. Her background includes supporting families through significant life transitions, particularly welcoming a new baby. She spent seven years in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, gaining extensive experience with premature and medically complex infants. This clinical expertise allows Joanne to offer not only exceptional care but also a deep understanding of the emotional needs of families.
In her consultations, Joanne combines her vast experience and evidence-based practices with holistic approaches, including infant massage and rhythmic movement. These techniques are designed to support not only feeding but also bonding, regulation, and development.
Made of Gold Lactation offers gentle, evidence-based lactation care rooted in compassion, trauma-awareness, and profound nervous system support. Joanne is dedicated to helping families navigating birth trauma, NICU experiences, or feeding stress—challenges many of us mothers face. She also specializes in complex feeding issues such as tongue ties, oral dysfunction, and babies who struggle to transfer milk effectively.
Her approach is whole-family oriented, focusing not just on the baby’s care but also on the parent’s emotional recovery, physical well-being, and confidence. She offers in-home visits, virtual consultations, and customized feeding plans designed to meet families wherever they are. Additionally, Joanne hosts a free monthly feeding support group at the Abington Public Library, a service she has provided for the past three years.
I encourage you to visit her website to explore the full range of services she provides and determine what might be best for your family. If you’re unsure, feel free to email her directly. Joanne genuinely cares and is eager to help!
Joanne also emphasizes prevention, helping families prepare before birth and easing the transition in the hospital. She can troubleshoot early feeding challenges to prevent potential crises. She firmly believes that prenatal education is incredibly important and beneficial.
It’s never too early to seek support, whether during pregnancy, in the first days postpartum, or whenever you need it. Her Breastfeeding Prenatal Class is an excellent starting point. This class is designed to empower you and your partner with the knowledge, preparation, and opportunity to ask questions before your baby arrives, providing foundational tools and insights for informed family choices. I truly wish I had known about this class before my first child was born.
Joanne is an incredible resource who truly provides comprehensive support. Having access to resources like Joanne is crucial, and she is committed to providing them to you. You are not alone on this journey!