Nurture Columbus Lactation Services

Nurture Columbus Lactation Services Lactation Consultants and Developmental Specialists Our Focus is to help you reach YOUR goals. Our support is judgment free.

We specialize in prenatal and postpartum lactation and developmental support and education. Our staff includes experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and Physical Therapists that meet with you in the comfort of your own home! Nurture Columbus supports families on all things infant feeding, including: breastfeeding, chestfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, and weaning. Our team brings a unique multidisciplinary approach with expertise in both advanced lactation care and infant development. We help your little ones optimize their movement and ability to feed by incorporating TummyTime!™ Method and gentle exercises in each consultation.

Did you know diaphragmatic breathing can help bring your body into a calm, relaxed state? While it may sound simple, man...
09/09/2025

Did you know diaphragmatic breathing can help bring your body into a calm, relaxed state? While it may sound simple, many of us have a hard time staying focused enough to breathe properly. Nurture has a free workshop available to teach you three simple steps to come back to your breath!

Sign up: www.nurturecolumbus.com/schedule

*Workshop is pre-recorded and available to view immediately.

In honor of Breastfeeding Month, we wanted to share some highlights about amazing human milk. Our current lactation inte...
08/04/2025

In honor of Breastfeeding Month, we wanted to share some highlights about amazing human milk. Our current lactation intern, Raleigh, is a Registered Dietician and she pulled together some fun facts for you!

Happy World Breastfeeding Week and the start of Breastfeeding Month! ⁠⁠This month is great time to celebrate all the dro...
08/01/2025

Happy World Breastfeeding Week and the start of Breastfeeding Month! ⁠
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This month is great time to celebrate all the drops of milk provided to your baby. Nurture is here to help you with your infant feeding needs and celebrate all your victories - regardless of how big or small they may be. ⁠
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Parents, we see you and you're doing a wonderful job!⁠

Some key upcoming dates:

August 1-7: World Breastfeeding Week
August 8-14: Indigenous Milk Medicine Week
August 15-21: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week
August 22-24: Military Lactation Celebration
August 25-31: Black Breastfeeding Week
September 1-7: Workplace Lactation Week
September 8-14: Semana de La Lactancia Latina
September 16-22: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week

Happy Summer from Nurture! - https://mailchi.mp/nurturecolumbus/happy-summer-16560105In this issue:-Welcome, Gina Giavas...
07/29/2025

Happy Summer from Nurture! - https://mailchi.mp/nurturecolumbus/happy-summer-16560105

In this issue:

-Welcome, Gina Giavasis, RD, IBCLC!
-Breast Health During Pregnancy
-Cluster Feeding
-Infant Reflexes and Breastfeeding
-Check Your Latch
-Congratulations, Sebrina and Sheridan!
-Ongoing FREE Offerings: Virtual Prenatal Class, Post Partum Planner, Tummy Time Group

Legislation that protects lactating persons in the workplace is essential to supporting the duration of breastfeeding. T...
07/29/2025

Legislation that protects lactating persons in the workplace is essential to supporting the duration of breastfeeding. These protections empower parents to continue expressing milk at work, without having to choose between their job and feeding their child.

Know your rights! As of April 28, 2023 the Pump Act is officially in full effect. This law covers an additional 9 million employees, clarifies what is expected of employers, and allows employees to take legal action if their employers are not compliant. To read more about this bill, visit
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3110

Lactation consultants can assist during the transition as you return to work, helping you prepare a pumping schedule and what to expect. Nurture Columbus offers a free pre-recorded workshop that discusses strategies for easing back into work, optimizing breastmilk production, and maintaining the breastfeeding relationship when at home. Link in bio to access this and other free resources!

As we approach World Breastfeeding Month, we wanted to kick off the celebration with all of our favorite classes! So man...
07/26/2025

As we approach World Breastfeeding Month, we wanted to kick off the celebration with all of our favorite classes! So many opportunities to learn more about Tummy Time this week or to take a Prenatal Breastfeeding Class.

PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASS

Virtual - Spanish Speaking
7/26


Virtual - English Speaking
8/2


TUMMY TIME GROUP

Westerville Library
7/28


Gahanna Library
7/30
@10:30am

Tremont Library
8/1
@10:15am

All events are free. All are welcome. Schedule a prenatal class online: www.nurturecolumbus.com. No registration necessary for tummy time - just show up!

Congratulations to former Nurture interns, Sheridan and Sebrina, on passing the IBCLC Exam! Sheridan is an Occupational ...
07/24/2025

Congratulations to former Nurture interns, Sheridan and Sebrina, on passing the IBCLC Exam!

Sheridan is an Occupational Therapist (OT) and completed a Pathway 3 internship of over 500 hours with Nurture in 2024. Sebrina joined us in 2023 for a Pathway 2 internship and completed 300 hours with Nurture and a similar Cincinnati based practice.

We are so excited for you both as you begin your work as official IBCLCs!

Interested in becoming an IBCLC? Nurture offers Pathway 2 & 3 intern programs, as well as Professional Mentoring for allied health care professionals. Check out our website to learn more - link in bio.

Lookin for a fun Summer outing out of the heat? Check out our Tummy Time Classes!Tremont Library | Fridays Westerville L...
07/22/2025

Lookin for a fun Summer outing out of the heat? Check out our Tummy Time Classes!

Tremont Library | Fridays
Westerville Library | 4th Monday of Month
Gahanna Library | July 30th @10:30am *pop up class*

Our Tummy Time classes are geared for newborn through pre-crawling babies and their caregivers. Classes are free and all are welcome to join - no sign up required.

Welcoming our newest team member, Gina!Gina discovered her passion for breastfeeding during her WIC rotation of her diet...
07/17/2025

Welcoming our newest team member, Gina!

Gina discovered her passion for breastfeeding during her WIC rotation of her dietetic internship. After learning about the biological advantages of breastfeeding for both the parent and baby, and seeing the unique bond it created, she knew she wanted to pursue the infant feeding world further. After obtaining her Registered Dietitian License in 2020, she began working at Franklin County WIC as a Health Professional. Here she was able to work with a diverse group of parents to expand her knowledge and counsel on a wide range of infant feeding topics, including starting solids and baby-led weaning. Working with the breastfeeding team continued to fuel her interest and she became a certified lactation specialist (CLS) in 2022.

Gina has since moved on to be the Director and Breastfeeding Coordinator for the Madison County WIC Program. In this role, she provides one-on-one support for parents, tailoring education to their unique feeding goals and ensuring everyone receives the care and attention they deserve. Her growing passion led her to obtain her IBCLC in 2024.

Gina will be serving Franklin and Madison Counties with in-home lactation consultations. We are so excited to have Gina on the team!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Tummy Time Class in Gahanna!Gahanna LibrarySchool Help CenterJuly 30th, 202510:30-1...
07/09/2025

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Tummy Time Class in Gahanna!

Gahanna Library
School Help Center
July 30th, 2025
10:30-11:30am

No sign up is required. Grab a friend or two and join us for some tummy time fun!

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Hello! We are Julie and Allyson and we created Nurture Columbus together in 2018. Julie has a background in Public Health and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). Allyson is a Physical Therapist (PT) and IBCLC. We provide lactation and infant development support in the comfort of your home! Whether you need help with breastfeeding, returning to work, bottle feeding, or weaning, or maybe just supportive encouragement, our focus is to help you meet your specific needs to reach your goals. Between the two of us we have 15+ years of experience both in hospitals and private practices empowering and educating families on breastfeeding and development. You will often find us around the city advocating for Paid Leave or better access for IBCLC lactation insurance coverage for ALL families. Our work is our passion and we are honored to join each family we support for a piece of their journey!

We would love the opportunity to support you and your family. Check out our website for easy online scheduling, or shoot us a text/call!