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Kia ora/Hola/Ciao! 

 

I'm a mum of three children, ages 16 to 25. 

 

I'm a Registered Nurse and a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)*.

I also hold a graduate diploma in Psychology and a Masters in Public Health,

and have completed extensive training in Women's Psychotherapy,

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance Commitment

Therapy). I have been supporting families in a variety of environments since

2006 as: A hospital obstetric nurse, a well-child nurse in the community, an educator (antenatal, breastfeeding, fourth trimester, PND, and Circle of Security classes), and in home visits and clinics in the community. For five years, I was the educator for PADA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa). In this role, I conducted trainings and facilitated workshops for healthcare professionals on various topics such as perinatal depression and anxiety, traumatic births, perinatal OCD and pregnancy after loss. 

 

I experienced mixed success with breastfeeding my three children, as well as Post Natal Depression. I am very passionate about supporting new families struggling with the adjustment to parenthood.

 

Originally from Mexico, I lived in California, Hawaii, and Italy before moving to NZ in 2011. I speak English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Italian. In my spare time, I love spending time with my children, biking, swimming, and dancing.

 

*IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is an internationally recognized certification that requires rigorous training and periodic examinations.