My mission to help families with infant feeding didn't start out traditionally. I had been working as a dental hygienist in an office that served a large population of mothers and infants struggling with feeding issues. During this time, my eyes were opened to the lack of resources available for families in need of lactation care. I wanted to change that, and in a way where I was able to meet them where they are at. With a lot of prayer and faith in God's greater plan, I began venturing my career in a different direction.
sweet willow started as a way to support families just like yours
Since Sweet Willow began in 2023, my passion to help families has grown exponentially! Every mom and baby I have the opportunity to support ignites my desire to continue learning. There is so much that goes into breastfeeding and infant feeding. Being able to educate, encourage, support and walk alongside mothers in this journey has been one of the greatest blessings! I love being able to dig deeper into concerns for families that seem surface level but are far more complex. It encourages me to keep going when I know the options being offered will not only benefit them for their current life stage, but also their immediate and long term future. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing the work that is being done is setting their development up for life-long success!
The name Sweet Willow has a special meaning to me! Willow trees are known to be deeply rooted and stand strong, yet have the unique ability to bend without breaking. They are adaptable and resilient. These qualities remind me a lot of the families I work with that are welcoming new babies into their lives! It just so happens, my childhood home that I grew up in had a gigantic willow tree out front that I admired my whole life. It didn't matter if the sun was shining, the snow was falling or the wind was blowing — there was always beauty to be found in that tree. It will forever remind me of my family and where my heart is rooted.
