Kate Melms

Hi, I’m Kate Melms, and I’m here to support you on your breastfeeding journey as your Mama Mentor. After 35 years as an Obstetrical RN and now working full-time as a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I’ve learned so much about how to help babies and moms thrive. I also use CranioSacral Therapy to make breastfeeding easier and support healthy infant development. My own experience was challenging. After breaking my tailbone as a teenager, I had no idea how much it would impact my pregnancies. When my first baby was born, he had trouble navigating my pelvis which resulted in his body having structural changes. I now know it was these changes that caused breastfeeding to be incredibly painful. We ended up weaning early, and I felt such grief over that loss. As a nurse, I saw many moms dealing with similar struggles—cracked, sore nipples, latch issues, and even postpartum depression. When I discovered CranioSacral Therapy in 2013, it felt like the missing piece of the breastfeeding puzzle. It’s gentle, hands-on work that can really help restore a baby’s natural suck patterns. Now, I get to use this incredible approach to help other moms avoid the pain and frustration I went through, and every day I see optimal results with my clients. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m here to guide you every step of the way.