Tatiana Indrisek is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Doula, and Childbirth Educator who is specialized in providing care to families during all stages of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.   She is committed to serving her clients with compassion, diligence and respect.  If you are in need of any of these services or would like more information about how a Lactation Consultant or Doula might be of assistance to you, please look through this website and view the links on the Resources page.  Check back often for updates!

What is an IBCLC?
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a health care professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. IBCLCs are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, Inc. (www.iblce.org) under the direction of the U.S. National Commission for Certifying Agencies. IBCLCs work in a wide variety of health care settings, including hospitals, pediatric offices, public health clinics, and private practice.  (www.ilca.org)

What is a Doula?
The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.

Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.  (www.dona.org)