When my oldest child was born in 2016, breastfeeding was an amazing part of my postpartum and introduction to motherhood experience. We had our challenges, but I found a very helpful support group which carried me through. The facilitators of the group encouraged me to take a Certified Lactation Counselor course, and that was the beginning of a journey that led me to become an IBCLC in 2022. I am always learning and evolving in my practice, that is one thing that I love about this field. Things can change quickly. Since having my first born in 2016 I had two more children in 2019 and 2023. They have each provided me with new challenges and learning opportunities.