Courtney Miller is the founder of The Better Boob Lactation. Courtney has been registered nurse since 2016 and is now an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Her passion for breastfeeding began after giving birth to her son in March 2019, and quickly realizing there wasn’t enough readily-available breastfeeding education and support – Now she says she has found her calling of helping moms and their families along their breastfeeding journey! Courtney regularly uses her personal breastfeeding experience, along with evidence-based research, to help educate and support the families she works alongside.

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Courtney has completed the Master Class for IBCLCs; Oral Habilitatation of the Breastfeeding Dyad which helps families with oral tethers like tongue and lip ties. Courtney has also completed the Babies in Common Pumping and Feeding Gear Course to help families with their pumping, flange fitting and bottle feeding needs. 

 Rebekah has been a Registered Nurse since January of 2018, and started her career as a pediatric ER nurse in a Level 1 Trauma center. After having her son in 2019 and being the first person in her family to exclusively breastfeed, a new passion was born and Rebekah started to develop a love for breastfeeding and helping families meet their feeding goals. Since 2020, Rebekah has received experience from virtual peer support to Community Health and working with WIC to currently working within the Hospital system as a Lactation Nurse. Her passion for helping parents become educated and supported as they begin (or continue!) their parenting journey is what led Rebekah to pursue and obtain her IBCLC. Rebekah has a passion for oral ties and pumping as her own journey lead her through both of those experiences! Rebekah is also certified as a neurodiverse lactation provider. Rebekah has completed the Guiding Bottle Breakthroughs Class and is equipped to help parents break through bottle refusal.

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Rebekah does in-home visits in the Louisville, Kentucky area as well as virtual worldwide.

Lauren Nichols is a board-certified lactation consultant, postpartum doula, public health professional, and mom based in Chapel Hill. She has been supporting mothers, babies, and new families for more than six years, beginning her work in perinatal support in 2018 as a Certified Lactation Counselor and expanding into postpartum doula care in 2021. 

Lauren is deeply passionate about providing patient-centered, evidence-based lactation care and feels honored to walk alongside families during the tender postpartum period, when parents themselves so often need to be heard, supported, and cared for. Her approach is grounded in compassion, active listening, and respect for each family’s individual feeding goals, whatever they may be.

She holds a Masters of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan, where she studied behavior-change theory and effective communication for diverse learners. She has continued to refine these skills by leading prenatal and postpartum groups, creating educational content for new parents, and guiding families through the transition to life with a newborn.

In her clinical work, Lauren provides both home and clinic visits, newborn feeding support, and postpartum adjustment care. She also volunteers her time caring for infants in a perinatal mental health program so parents can attend treatment, reflecting her commitment to whole-family wellness. 

Lauren is known for her calming presence, empathetic nature, and thoughtful, personalized care. Her goal is for every client to leave feeling confident, supported, and at peace with a feeding plan that truly fits their life.

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys tending to her plant collection, playing board games with her children, and going out for sushi with her husband. She looks forward to meeting and caring for many more families in the years to come.

​Natalie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Louisville and became a registered nurse in 2018. She has worked in pediatrics and postpartum care, where she discovered a deep passion for supporting mothers and babies during the early days after birth. In 2025, she became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), expanding her ability to provide specialized, evidence-based lactation support.

Natalie’s work is shaped not only by her clinical experience, but also by her personal journey as a mother. While breastfeeding her first child, she experienced firsthand how valuable early lactation support can be and was deeply encouraged by the care of a lactation consultant during that season. That experience continues to inform her compassionate, practical approach to helping families navigate feeding challenges with confidence.

She has provided initial lactation support and education to new mothers on a hospital postpartum unit, assisting families with latch issues, milk supply concerns, and early feeding plans. Natalie strives to meet each family with patience, encouragement, and individualized care.

Natalie is currently expecting her second child in the Spring. This ongoing personal experience allows her to relate closely to the evolving needs, questions, and emotions that many parents face throughout pregnancy, the postpartum period, and beyond.

She is currently accepting virtual and in-person lactation clients in the Louisville, KY area.

Kerry Winston is a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with experience in Labor and Delivery since 2020. She has supported countless families through the transformative experience of childbirth, providing compassionate care and expert guidance during one of life’s most pivotal moments.

With a passion for supporting families at every stage of their journey — from conception to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum — Kerry is particularly committed to lactation education. She strongly believes in the benefits of breastmilk while emphasizing that a fed baby and a mother’s mental well-being are always the top priorities.

Currently pursuing her Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) and Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) degree at Georgetown University, Kerry is expanding her expertise to offer comprehensive care to women and families. On a personal note, she is excitedly preparing to welcome her first baby in July. Experiencing pregnancy first hand has deepened her empathy and understanding, enriching her ability to connect with and support her patients.

Kerry’s dedication to maternal and newborn care is evident in every aspect of her work. She is honored to walk alongside families as they navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood, bringing both professional knowledge and personal experience to her practice.

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Kerry does in-home visits in the Lillington, NC and southern Wake County area as well as virtual visits worldwide.

Sobia Zehri has been working as a registered nurse since 2019. She has worked in different settings, but most recently has been working as a pediatric nurse at a Duke Children's outpatient clinic since 2022. She was inspired to become a postpartum doula in 2022 after seeing her sisters go through their own postpartum journeys. She saw how individualized each person's postpartum experience is and how there is a lack of support for families going through these transitions. Her goal was to be a compassionate support person to help her clients thrive and build a healthy foundation as they grow their families. She became more fascinated with breastfeeding as she saw her clients breastfeed and the challenges and questions they had. As she learned more about the topic, she realized how complex and beautiful breastfeeding is and decided to become an IBCLC. She is currently working towards her certification!

Carly has been working as a birth and postpartum doula since 2023. She felt called to this work after seeing how powerful it can be to have steady, compassionate support during one of life’s most vulnerable and sacred transitions. Walking alongside families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum days has been one of the greatest joys of her life.

As she supported clients through those early newborn weeks, she found herself especially drawn to the tender and sometimes challenging moments of iinfant feeding. Hearing parents share their experiences—whether joyful, frustrating, or somewhere in between—sparked a desire in her to be able to offer even more guidance and encouragement. That passion led her to begin the journey toward becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC).

She’s excited to continue growing her knowledge and gaining hands-on experience in lactation support. Being able to expand the care she offers to families during this season is something she feels deeply grateful for, and she’s looking forward to continuing to learn and grow in this work.

Kyra is an IBCLC mentee with a long-standing passion for mother/baby care, an interest that began in high school and continues to grow. She was drawn to the field of lactation consulting by the unique and intimate relationship formed between a mother and infant through feeding. Kyra values the individualized nature of lactation support, especially the opportunity to understand each dyad's unique situation and provide tailored guidance and resources. Through her mentorship, she looks forward to deepening her knowledge of infant feeding and continuing her journey toward becoming a compassionate and knowledgeable lactation consultant.

Rewaa Elerian is a graduate of North Carolina State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences in December 2025. Throughout her academic training, she completed multiple courses focused on maternal, infant, and child nutrition, which strengthened her foundation in evidence-based infant feeding and early life nutrition.

Rewaa developed a deep passion for lactation support after learning about the powerful biological and emotional connection created through breastfeeding. This passion led her to pursue certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to help parents feel confident, informed, and supported in their

feeding journey.

Rewaa is fluent in Arabic and is passionate about supporting Arabic-speaking families in a welcoming and supportive environment. She is dedicated to continuous learning and staying current with research in maternal and infant health, and she is honored to walk alongside families as they navigate the joys and challenges of breastfeeding and

early parenthood.

Amanda Linderman is an experienced registered nurse, beginning her career in 2010 working in pediatrics, where her specialty was the Pediatric ICU for 7 years. In 2019, she transitioned to supporting postpartum mothers. Her passion for this field and her personal experience as a new Mother, led her to attain her IBCLC certification in the same year. Amanda's current role involves assisting new mothers during the initial three days post-birth and providing specialized care for NICU infants in the hospital setting.

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Amanda does in-home, office and virtual visits in the Raleigh, NC area

Kristen is an experienced registered nurse beginning her career in 2015, shortly after having her first baby. After a year in the medical-surgical field, she realized she wanted to go into women’s health. In 2016, she transitioned to a NICU and Mother-Baby unit in Indiana. Kristen and her family relocated to North Carolina in 2017, where she began working on a Special Care Nursery and Mother-Baby unit until she took her most recent role as a lactation consultant in 2021. Kristen’s own breastfeeding journey began with breastfeeding her first child in 2015. That is when she first realized the need for support and education for breastfeeding moms. Her love for supporting the breastfeeding relationship further grew when she began her career working with mothers and babies in 2016. In 2020, she obtained her IBCLC and took a job as a lactation consultant in the hospital setting. She continues to work in the hospital setting in this role and enjoys helping moms and babies get off to the best start possible in their breastfeeding journey. As a lactation consultant, she wants to meet moms where they are, ask what their feeding goals are, and help them achieve them. She desires to give evidenced-based education, and support moms in their feeding decisions.

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Kristen does in-home visits in the Rocky Mount, North Carolina area as well as virtual worldwide.

Marion Brokaw is a Registered Nurse with over 35 years of experience dedicated to supporting mothers, newborns, and families during one of life’s most meaningful transitions. She is the mother of three adult children, all of whom she breastfed. While her personal breastfeeding journey was deeply rewarding, it also included challenges with returning to work and pumping—experiences that strengthened her passion for helping parents meet their own feeding goals, no matter how they begin.

Marion became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2004 and played a key role in building the first lactation program at a hospital in New Jersey. Her career includes extensive experience on Mother-Baby units, LDRP units, and supporting families navigating the NICU. After relocating to North Carolina in 2020, she worked at Duke University Hospital, where she helped rebuild and mentor a growing lactation team, and later joined the Lactation Team at UNC Rex.

After retiring in 2023, Marion quickly realized how much she missed supporting families and returned to lactation care through home visits, eventually joining The Better Boob Lactation team. She feels deeply honored to be part of each family’s breastfeeding journey and believes that education—grounded in evidence-based research, clinical expertise, and personal choice—is essential to empowering parents.

Outside of her professional work, Marion enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising, relaxing at the beach, and unwinding with a good book or puzzle.

Monét Kees (she/her) is a Perinatal Health Program Director, human lactation researcher, certified perinatal mental health supporter, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over a decade of experience in public health and maternal-child health systems.

After 2 very different breastfeeding journeys with her sons, Monét entered the lactation field with a deep commitment to ensuring families feel informed and supported in their feeding decisions. As both a hospital-based and private practice lactation consultant, Monét supports families from prenatal through postpartum, ensuring they receive comprehensive, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care. Her approach centers on emotional well-being, relationship dynamics, and the unique lived experiences of each family she serves.

Monét earned her doctoral degree in Instructional Systems and Workforce Development, exploring the human lactation workforce pathways and lived experiences of lactation professionals. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, a Master of Public Policy and Administration with a concentration in public health and health policy, and a graduate certificate in Human Lactation. She is passionate about bridging research, practice, and policy to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and improve outcomes for families and the professionals who support them.

Breanna has completed her training as a Lactation Counselor and is continuing her education to become an IBCLC. As she does so, she currently serves mothers and babies in clinical, home, and virtual settings. Breanna found a passion for infant and maternal health after welcoming two beautiful daughters into her own family. Although there were many people who were supportive of her desire to breastfeed, she lacked much of the knowledge to confront the common struggles that all breastfeeding moms face. Breanna recently delivered her third daughter and continually uses the knowledge she has acquired to create a wonderful breastfeeding experience for her. Breanna finds immense joy and fulfillment in helping mothers and infants at various stages of their breastfeeding journey reach their individual goals. As she continues her education and assists mothers and infants, she does so with the goal of making more dyads feel empowered, supported, and educated during their breastfeeding experience.

Kara Credle has a master's degree in nutrition with a focus on infant feeding and maternal health. She's seeking her IBCLC certification so she can help other breastfeeding dyads through their unique feeding journeys, especially with issues related to triple feeding, tongue ties, and low milk supply. She's particularly passionate about following research surrounding the relationship between infant feeding and perinatal mood. For the last ten years, Kara has worked in nutrition communication, including five years at a nutrition supplement company focusing on natural approaches to health and wellness. She breastfed her son (two years old) and daughter (7 months old). In her free time, she volunteers with the Journal of Human Lactation as an Assistant Editor focusing on podcasts, social media, and digital user experience. 

Macie Landtroop is a certified postpartum doula with over six years of experience supporting families through the tender early days of parenthood. Her journey began through doula work, where she discovered a deep passion for offering calm, compassionate care during one of life’s most sacred transitions.

Over the years, Macie has served families in many capacities, always drawn to the intimate and emotional moments of the newborn period. She found herself especially connected to the complexities of infant feeding—witnessing both the joys and challenges sparked a desire to offer deeper guidance and support

Now pursuing certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Macie is excited to expand her knowledge and grow her hands-on experience. She feels honored to walk alongside families during this season and is deeply grateful to continue learning and growing in this meaningful work.

 Staci Allgood is a Registered Nurse with a Master’s degree in Nursing Administration and a decade of experience across diverse areas of care. She began her nursing career in cardiac care before transitioning to women’s health and same-day clinics. Her passion for innovation and patient-centered care later led her into telehealth, where she advanced from Nurse Navigator to Nurse Supervisor and currently serves as a Clinical Informaticist.

Staci’s journey toward becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) was deeply personal. After giving birth to her son and facing unexpected challenges with breastfeeding due to gestational diabetes and delayed milk production, she struggled with feelings of frustration and isolation. It wasn’t until a lactation consultant offered support and encouragement—resulting in her son’s first successful latch—that Staci felt empowered in her role as a new mother. That transformative experience sparked a calling to provide the same level of care and guidance to others.

Motivated by that moment, Staci designed a virtual lactation program at a leading telehealth company. Her mission is to increase successful breastfeeding rates in the first six months of life, particularly among underserved families. She believes in the power of compassionate support and the use of technology to close gaps in access to care. As she completes her clinical hours, Staci remains committed to empowering parents, normalizing their experiences, and ensuring no one feels alone on their feeding journey.