lactation consultations | Breastfeeding Education
Beginning beloved
Your resource for….
Encouragement, guidance, and friendship as you and your family take this journey together. I focus on evidence-based lactation counseling and education that integrates the body, mind, and heart into lactation care (everything we do at Beginning Beloved). From heartwarming images that capture this precious moment in time with your newborn and family, to well-informed classes, Beginning Beloved is not only your resource for breastfeeding but a place where we remind each other of our beloved-ness from the beginning.
Hi there, my name is summer!
I’m SO glad you’re here! I’m excited you’ve stumbled onto this website. The first thing I want you to know is that you are so loved, not for being a mom or anything that you do, but simply because you are you! We forget this truth too often, and my goal is to remind you of this even if we’re in the breastfeeding trenches together.
Here’s a little about me …
I’m a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and photographer!
I’m passionate about accessible and inclusive birth and lactation education, and making it available to families across socioeconomic borders.
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looking for breastfeeding support?
now accepting ppo insurances through the lactation network (TLN)! !
Includes Blue Cross PPO, Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Anthem PPO and Cigna PPO plans as well as most plans that utilize MultiPlan and PNOA.
Don’t have PPO Insurance? No worries!
I also take self pay and HMO clients! You will receive a superbill at the end of your visit to submit to insurance.
newborn photography
newborn photography
Are you interested in documenting this sweet season of growing your baby? Or are you wanting newborn photos in those sweet, sacred first days of life? I offer newborn and maternity photography through my photography and videography business, Josiah and Summer. Click the button below to head to our website to inquire!
It takes a village… get connected!
It takes a village to raise a family. Community is one of the most important places we connect with others during this life-long journey! As one wise Hobbylobby sign once said, “Mommin’ ain’t easy”. And it’s true! Get connected with a community of parents that are in a similar season as you on Facebook. This is a safe space to share the peaks and valleys of parenthood!