I provide Lactation services and education in the comfort of your home
Serving lower Fairfield County, CT, Westchester County, NY, and the Lower Hudson Valley
In Network with Aetna
My Qualifications and Philosophy
Cathleen Walker, MA, RNC, IBCLC
She/Her/Hers
Registered Nurse and Lactation Consultant
My philosophy regarding the breastfeeding relationship is that it should be enjoyable and pain free. I have always believed that feeding your baby is an intimate and powerful life event whether or not it is from the breast or from a bottle. Choosing the right method or combinations of methods is important for the health of the parents and baby. Ultimately a feeding plan that is comfortable and rewarding for everyone is the best choice. I support all choices.
I received my Bachelors in Nursing in 1996 and have been practicing in the field of Maternal-Child Health ever since. I earned my IBCLC Certification in 2009. I have been working with breastfeeding mothers and babies my entire nursing career. I also have a love of teaching. I earned my Masters Degree in Nursing Education in 2012 and enjoy imparting my knowledge and passion to the next generation of nurses. As a Registered Nurse in Obstetrics, I can bring an extra level of care when evaluating the parent-infant dyad and family. I am certified in Maternal-Child Nursing. I am a member of ILCA, USLCA, NYLCA and the Tri-State Breastfeeding Association. I participate in evidence-based practice and enjoy researching and implementing strategies and interventions that improve patient and client experience and outcomes.
In my time off, I love to stargaze and geek out on all things space related. I love connecting with nature and walking with my dog in the woods. I grew up in Westchester and live just over the border in CT with my two adult sons and spouse.
I received my Bachelors in Nursing in 1996 and have been practicing in the field of Maternal-Child Health ever since. I earned my IBCLC Certification in 2009. I have been working with breastfeeding mothers and babies my entire nursing career. I also have a love of teaching. I earned my Masters Degree in Nursing Education in 2012 and enjoy imparting my knowledge and passion to the next generation of nurses. As a Registered Nurse in Obstetrics, I can bring an extra level of care when evaluating the parent-infant dyad and family. I am certified in Maternal-Child Nursing. I am a member of ILCA, USLCA, NYLCA and the Tri-State Breastfeeding Association. I participate in evidence-based practice and enjoy researching and implementing strategies and interventions that improve patient and client experience and outcomes.
In my time off, I love to stargaze and geek out on all things space related. I love connecting with nature and walking with my dog in the woods. I grew up in Westchester and live just over the border in CT with my two adult sons and spouse.
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