07/02/2025
My name is Jeanette DeMeis. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Lactation Educator through UCSD’s Pathway II Program. Prior to becoming a Lactation Consultant, I earned a B.A. from U.C. Berkeley and worked in education as a teacher and administrator.
I discovered my life’s calling in my mid-thirties after enduring both heartbreaking and beautiful feeding journeys. My path to parenthood began with infertility struggles and an early miscarriage. In December 2017, my daughter was born at 25 weeks weighing only 1 lb. 10 oz. I exclusively pumped during her months long NICU stay, enduring many challenges prior to latching her for the first time. My feeding journey with my daughter caused the deepest despair, but also made me stronger and more determined than ever.
Meet Jeanette! She has been part of the team for a year now and I am so thankful to have her by my side.
A few days after my daughter’s first birthday, I discovered that I was pregnant with twins. It was totally unexpected! Following a rocky beginning, we managed to exclusively breastfeed well into their toddler years.
After spending countless hours mentoring other families through La Leche League, I knew I had found my calling. I recognize how many barriers stand in the way of reaching feeding goals. I experienced, firsthand, the difference a compassionate and knowledgeable IBCLC can make.
It is an honor to come alongside your family to provide individualized care and work towards an optimum feeding outcome for your unique situation and goals.
