ABOUT
Get to Know Me
and My Philosophy
ABOUT ME
Rikki Jenkins, B.S, IBCLC, CBE, Doula
Hi! I'm Rikki Jenkins, I am a wife, mother to two spirited & fun children! I am co-founder of Heart and Sol Collective. A nonprofit aimed at reducing the current maternal and child disparities in Clark County, NV. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I have a passion for supporting families through one of the most sacred times in their lives. As someone who has been through pregnancy, birth, and navigating the ups and downs of feeding, I truly believe that all families deserve support through their feeding journey.
MY APPROACH
When someone is pregnant, the focus tends to be on the birth plan and prep. We hardly think about feeding until the baby arrives. When it comes to breastfeeding, it is not one-size-fits-all. With all of the well-meaning advice and tips, it can be overwhelming to know what to do. Everyone's journey is different, which is why I believe providing non-judgmental, unbiased, all-inclusive support is essential. I provide support tailored to your desired feeding goals.
Things I can help with:
-
Milk supply concerns
-
Exclusively pumping
-
Combo feeding
-
Oral restrictions
-
Pump support and flange fittings
-
Pumping and returning to work plan
-
Painful breastfeeding/ latch
-
Oversupply, plugged ducts, and mastitis
-
Bottle feeding
My qualifications include:
-
Bachelor of Science Degree in Maternal Child Health and Human Lactation with an emphasis in Social Justice
-
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
-
Full-Spectrum Doula
-
Childbirth Educator
-
Evidence Based Birth® Instructor
Advanced Trainings:
-
IBCLC MasterClass (Oral Rehabilitation)
-
Babies in Common Flange Fitting for Clinical Practice
