Shannon Papoulias

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Lactation Consultant
Fairfax, Virginia
20 years of experience
About me

Welcome to Goddess Lactation! I'm here to provide you with the compassionate and experienced care you need. With over 20 years as a highly-skilled Registered Nurse, I understand the support and guidance you deserve and will ensure you have it every step of the way. ​ As a wife and mother of a eight-year-old daughter, I developed a passion for breastfeeding and lactation consulting during my own postpartum journey. I faced many challenges and received mixed advice from healthcare professionals during this period, which led me to realize the importance of having access to knowledgeable and supportive resources. This realization fueled my dedication to infant nutrition and helping new families thrive. ​ I provide education, feeding plans, and other assistance to breastfeeding mothers, and I am a strong advocate for the benefits of infant nutrition, both physically and emotionally.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (2004)

Certification and training

IBCLC (2021)

Credentials
IBCLC RN
Specialties
Birth and Lactation Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Nipple and Breast Pain Oral Dysfunction Prenatal Lactation Education
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Cigna UnitedHealthcare
Service introduction

Goddess Lactation offers professional, individualized lactation consulting services to help nursing mothers and babies achieve successful breastfeeding. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based support in order to cultivate positive and long-lasting feeding relationships.

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