Jillian M. Malan, BA, IBCLC

My first child was born in 2005 and breastfeeding was a struggle for us.  I wondered if nursing would ever be the "natural, normal" thing that others talked about.  As we moved through those challenges, I knew I wanted to support mothers and babies.  In May, 2008, I began helping mothers and babies navigate the world of breastfeeding as an LLL Leader.  After over 1,500 hours of supporting nursing mothers in La Leche League, I completed a rigorous training program and exam and received the prestigeous International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation.  I'm more than just an IBCLC, I'm a mom who has been there.