About Me
It's so nice to meet you! My name is Meagan (she/her).
I am a lactation counselor, educator, child health researcher, and advocate for trauma survivors. I care deeply about perinatal care, LGBTQ+ health, trauma healing, and reproductive justice.
I am the first lactation professional to be certified to offer the Survivor Moms' Companion (SMC) program and am the only SMC tutor in the DC/Maryland area. It's an honor to hold this role and I'm so grateful to my clients and families who trust me to walk alongside them on their healing journeys.
When not serving families or working at my local hospital, I can be found doing yoga, birdwatching, starting a new crocheting project (or two!), teaching and playing clarinet, cuddling with my pet bunny, or watching reality TV with my partner of over a decade.
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My Approach
Flexibility
I will always offer payment plans, flexible payment options, and flexible appointment times.
Consent
I will always ask permission before touching your body or baby and will respect "no" for any reason, at any time.
Language
I will always ask for and use your and your baby's correct pronouns and use the words you use for your body (e.g., chest, breast, both, or neither).
Partnership
I will always explain what I am doing and seeing during physical and manual exams, so we can make informed decisions together.
Privacy
I will always use HIPAA-regulated systems to protect your privacy. You decide who gets the information from our session together.
Support
I will always screen for mental health concerns and talk through options and resources for additional support, if you'd like. There is no judgment here.
Inclusivity
All pregnant, parenting, and lactating people are welcome in this space. I am proud to work with all types of families.
Reflection
I will always ask for your feedback after our session so I can continue to grow as a lactation care provider, tutor, and advocate.
Training and Certifications
I have completed hundreds of hours of training, exams, case studies, shadowing, and mentorship to learn how to best support you and your baby (or babies!) as you navigate your lives together.
Education
Certified Lactation Counselor (LC(CBI)) from Childbirth International
Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan
LGBTQ Public Health Certificate from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Maternal and Child Health Certificate from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Certified Birth Doula (CBD) from Lifespan Doulas (please note I am not accepting birth doula clients at this time)
Additional Training and Memberships
Survivor Moms' Companion tutor training and license
Mental Health First Aid (National Council for Behavioral Health)
Sexual violence prevention, education, and healing
Child development and advocacy
Member of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA)
Member of the HopeWorks of Howard County Health Advisory Board
Member of the Queer Doula Network