Dawn Bower, My Lactation Consultant

Dawn Bower, My Lactation Consultant • This is not a secure forum. Dawn Bower’s path to becoming a breastfeeding advocate began in 1983 with the birth of the first of her six children.

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excellent care in a confidential manner. Nursing all of them through challenges and for various lengths of time has given her insight into real life breastfeeding, not just words and instructions from a how-to manual. Seeing not only the obvious benefits of breastfeeding, but also the risks of not breastfeeding she quickly became an advocate on her own, sharing insights and encouragement with other pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Dawn set her sights on becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 1998. The first step was becoming an Accredited La Leche League Leader in 2002. She then attended UCLA Extension and received her Lactation Educator Certificate in 2006. While working at Antelope Valley Hospital with the local WIC Program, Dawn took and passed the IBCLC exam in 2009. Dawn now runs her own Lactation Consultant office and has the pleasure of helping moms that reach out to her. Dawn still maintains her ties to La Leche League, volunteers with BreastfeedLA and the Antelope Valley Breastfeeding Coalition.

02/23/2026

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02/21/2026

Prenatal colostrum harvesting is the practice of hand expressing and collecting small amounts of colostrum during the final weeks of pregnancy, typically after 36–37 weeks with provider approval. Colostrum is the first milk—rich in antibodies, immune factors, and concentrated nutrition—and having some stored can be especially helpful for babies at higher risk of feeding challenges, such as those born to diabetic parents or those expected to have difficulty latching. It’s usually done by hand rather than with a pump, collected in sterile syringes, and frozen for use after birth if needed. With proper guidance, it can be an empowering way to feel prepared while supporting early feeding goals.

It’s not something everyone needs to do, but for some families, it can truly be a game changer. If you’re curious whether it’s right for you, book an appointment with me. This is just one of the many topics we thoughtfully cover as we prepare you for a confident start.

02/19/2026

This is part of the MD Report I send out. ✍️

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SO, SO, SO glad I caught this one! 😂

02/19/2026

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02/18/2026
02/16/2026

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02/10/2026

A little glimpse of my vacay.
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01/27/2026

Meet Birtha 🌸
She’s been with me for years, and since joining my office she’s bloomed three times. The last time she bloomed, she gave me three stalks. This time? Just one.
Am I sad about that? Absolutely not. (More on that in a minute 😉)
Watching Birtha bloom reminds me so much of a new parent’s milk supply.
The first photo was taken on January 5 — 21 days ago.
It took three full weeks to get to the beautiful explosion that happened tonight. Three weeks of watering, admiring, trusting the process, and patiently waiting for her to reach her full potential.
Milk supply works the same way.
It doesn’t explode on day one.
It starts with drops.
It starts with exactly what is needed.
Over days — and yes, weeks — with consistent support, milk removal, and patience, it grows into a fully functioning, regulated supply.
Growth takes time.
And that’s not a failure — it’s biology. 🌱
Now… about those stalks.
When Birtha gave me three stalks, it was actually too much. Her fragrance is powerful, and all three at once? Overwhelming. We ended up trimming two back just to enjoy her without getting a headache.
Sound familiar, kinda like an oversupply??
More isn’t always better.
Sometimes just enough is exactly right. 💛

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Dawn Bower’s path to becoming a breastfeeding advocate began in 1983 with the birth of the first of her six children. Nursing all of them through challenges and for various lengths of time has given her insight into real life breastfeeding, not just words and instructions from a how-to manual. Seeing not only the obvious benefits of breastfeeding, but also the risks of not breastfeeding she quickly became an advocate on her own, sharing insights and encouragement with other pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Dawn set her sights on becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 1998. The first step was becoming an Accredited La Leche League Leader in 2002. She then attended UCLA Extension and received her Lactation Educator Certificate in 2006. While working at Antelope Valley Hospital with the local WIC Program, Dawn took and passed the IBCLC exam in 2009. Dawn now runs her own Lactation Consultant office and has the pleasure of helping moms that reach out to her. Dawn still maintains her ties to La Leche League, volunteers with BreastfeedLA and when not in her office, works part time in a hospital setting.