Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Nicole Birch, IBCLC
Nicole is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She currently holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health & Nutrition Sciences that she obtained from Brooklyn College.
Nicole was born in Trinidad where she grew up seeing women breastfeeding/chestfeeding all around her. Nicole always knew she wanted to breastfeed her children because it was the “norm.” But she was completely unaware of all the benefits to both mother and baby.
Nicole dreamt of becoming a Lactation Consultant since her daughter was born 20 years ago. She initially struggled with getting her own baby to latch, however she kept persisting and ended up breastfeeding her daughter for 18 months. Nicole reflects, “Apart from her being a healthy bouncing baby who rarely got sick, breastfeeding was an amazing experience as we were able to have a bond that no one else could have with her.”
Nicole was introduced to the field of Lactation when she was a WIC participant and took a class to become a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. This opened her eyes to a whole new world. She fell in love with learning more about breastfeeding/chestfeeding. Apart from completing the peer counselor course, Nicole later became a Certified Lactation Counselor as a precursor to her clinical training to become a Lactation Consultant.
“What motivated me was learning the ways that I could have prevented my own struggles with breastfeeding had I received the knowledge that I have now. As I became more educated about breastfeeding/chestfeeding I decided that I wanted to spread the word to the world. My hope is that one day breastfeeding/chestfeeding would be normalized. I would like to make a difference in my community by acknowledging every pregnant or nursing mother and educating them about this wonderful, natural gift we have to give to our babies. I would love to get more involved in support groups that promote and offer help to those mothers struggling and do not have that help at home.” Nicole also hopes to eventually open her own business one day doing just that!
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Biography
- Work experience
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- Awards & Honours
- Provided comprehensive care to pediatric patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for a wide range of conditions.
- Led the development of a new breastfeeding support program, improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
- Supervised and mentored medical residents and interns in pediatric care and clinical procedures.
- Comprehensive assessment including vital signs, cardiovascular health, and overall wellness.
Personalized recommendations for preventive care and lifestyle modifications.
Pediatric Well-Child Visits - Regular check-ups to monitor growth, development, and immunization status in children.
Focus on early detection and prevention of common pediatric conditions.
Women’s Health Screenings - Routine gynecological exams, including Pap smears, breast exams, and counseling on reproductive health.
Assessment and management of hormonal and menopausal health issues.
Excellence in Pediatric Care Award (2021)
- Recognized for outstanding contributions to pediatric healthcare and patient advocacy at City General Hospital.
Community Health Leadership Award (2017) - Honored for leading initiatives that improved access to preventive healthcare services in underserved communities.
Best Resident Research Paper (2014) - Awarded for a research paper on maternal and child health outcomes, presented at the Annual Medical Conference.
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