I’m Amanda Russell. I hold a BA in Early Childhood Studies and Intervention and am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). My journey into lactation support began after the birth of my first son in 2016, when I realized I wanted to dedicate my life to helping moms navigate breastfeeding.

People often ask if my own experience influenced this path—and the answer is absolutely. Looking back, I suspect my son had undiagnosed tongue and lip ties, which contributed to many of the challenges we faced. With support, we ultimately had a successful breastfeeding experience, and for that I’m incredibly grateful.

Over the following years, I immersed myself in peer support and spent over 500 hours working with mothers and babies in a local breastfeeding clinic. In 2020, I officially became an IBCLC.

I live in Austin, Texas with my husband and our four boys. We love spending time outside, discovering new spots around the city, and traveling whenever we get the chance.

I’m Amanda Russell. I hold a BA in Early Childhood Studies and Intervention and am an Internation... Read More