ABOUT
Maire MacLean, BA, IBCLC
As the mother of three children, I experienced my own breastfeeding challenges. Meeting my breastfeeding goals in spite of those challenges relied on a chance purchase, an offhand remark and eventually, a friend sharing the quality support resources she had found. My goal as a lactation consultant is to see that each new mother's experience is left less to chance an
d instead is supported by evidence based care that is tailored to each family's needs and goals. In addition to providing breastfeeding techniques, I view empowering new mothers and providing emotional support as essential to my role. As an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) I have completed the most extensive preparation for this role. I participate regularly in professional education programs to provide clients with the most recent information and techniques. Prior to certification as an IBCLC, I supported new mothers as a volunteer breastfeeding counselor for ten years, providing phone help and facilitating mother to mother support groups in various communities on the North Shore. I addition to my consulting practice, New Family Nurture, I serve as Coordinator of Continuing Education for the Nursing Mother’s Council of the Boston Association of Childbirth Educators, developing breastfeeding education programs for birth and lactation professionals and volunteers. My past experience includes work in both Education and Community Service, teaching young children and working closely with parents. I live in Hamilton with my husband and three nearly grown children
