Amanda Janzen, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, on stool in Kansas City
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IBCLC, Amanda Janzen, teaching breast pump flange sizing to prenatal parent in Kansas City

What is an IBCLC?

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) function and contribute as members of the maternal-child health team. They provide care in a variety of settings, while making appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community support resources as needed.

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About Me

About Me

Amanda Janzen, IBCLC, on couch in Hartford, Kansas
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My journey to becoming an IBCLC:

A natural-born nurturer, I’ve spent 10 years supporting families as an obstetrical nurse, IBCLC lactation consultant, and postpartum doula during the vulnerable moments of childbirth and first months postpartum.

It was obvious lactation education varied greatly amongst hospital staff (comprehensive, evidence-based breastfeeding education is NOT covered in nursing/medical school) so I started the process of becoming an IBCLC early on in my professional career.

After a few years of continuing education and 1,000+ clinical hours, I was able to sit and successfully pass the IBCLC exam. This motivated me to learn, educate, and empower women in all things maternal/infant health: family planning, pregnancy, labor, childbirth, postpartum, and parenting. It was my own postpartum journey that changed the trajectory of my professional career. After a beautiful pregnancy, fast labor, and uneventful birth of our baby, my instincts were ignored with the birth of my placenta. 

It took three days to receive the surgery I begged for just hours after becoming a mom. Unfortunately, I suffered in silence from undiagnosed PTSD for my baby’s first 18 months of life. 18 months I could have been thriving, and not just surviving as a new momma. It became clear that my education, research, and credentials simply weren’t enough. A mother’s instincts can be life-saving and should never be ignored. So, my journey as an intuitively-led lactation consultant began.

Amanda Janzen, IBCLC, holding mug on leather couch in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
IBCLC, Amanda Janzen, providing infant feeding help for mother in Strong City, Kansas

My Certifications

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Emporia State University - 2013

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - 2015

Herbal Support in Lactation and Infant Care for the Health Professional - 2021

GOLD Learning Tongue-Tie Symposium - 2021

Kind Words

  • “To any momma new in their breastfeeding journey, consider an online lactation consultant. Amanda helped me in so many ways during those critical first weeks.”

    - ANSLEY

  • “If it wasn't for Amanda, my breastfeeding journey would have ended a long time ago. She gave me the confidence I needed while providing the best thing for my baby.”

    - ALEXA

  • “Amanda has been by my side since day one. Breastfeeding is tough work, tougher than you'd imagine before the journey ever begins (even with baby number two). Having her love, support, and knowledge brings me absolute comfort and confidence.”

    - SHANNON

Baby sitting in mother's lap holding flower in tub in Council Grove, Kansas