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Kathrina

IBCLC, RN, Food Allergy Warrior & Educator

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Kathrina Chow, IBCLC, RN

How Kathrina’s early childhood set her on the path to be a breastfeeding education

 

Kathrina found her love for nurturing babies at a very early age.  At the age of 9, she and her family immigrated to the United States from the Philippines.  They settled down in Seattle, Washington. Since most of her life was spent in Washington, Kathrina considers herself to be a proud Washingtonian.  During her family's transition, Kathrina had the opportunity to help her aunt by caring for her 2-month old niece during her mom’s work hours.  She nurtured her until she started Kindergarten.  When her aunt gave birth to her second child, Kathrina once again took on the task of helping another infant cousin.  This second experience sealed the deal and from that point forward, Kathrina sought out opportunities to work with babies!  She’d found her passion. 

Kathrina found herself fresh out of nursing school while also starting her life as a new mom.  During that time, she gained a new understanding of just how challenging breastfeeding could be, especially when one embarks on this journey with no support.  Her initial struggle resulted in nipple trauma, mastitis, engorgement, newborn weight loss and eventually low milk supply.  She started her residency when her baby was just 6 weeks old.  She had her 2nd child 8 years older, and this go around, she had a new credential under her belt….IBCLC.  This experience helped her navigate breastfeeding with a new found sense of confidence.  Once again, she developed nipple trauma, and engorgement, however, this time, she had remedies at hand. She was able to successfully breastfeed for 3 years. 

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How Kathrina Found Her Way to Helping the Lactation Community

 

During her entire high school education, Kathrina chose the nursing path and she started work as a certified nursing assistant.  She went back to school and gained another credential, that of licensed practical nurse (LPN).  She still felt the urge to do more and acquired her Registered Nurse (RN) certification.  In order to land a job in the ChildBirth Center, she had to pay her dues and work as a Medical/Surgical nurse for 2 years. After that grueling 2 years, she found herself in the ChildBirth Center residency program.  

 

Kathrina has been working with mothers and newborns since 2010!  Kathrina still felt that she had the capacity to do more, so, the next best thing was to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2016.  Now, she could do all things mother and baby.  In this capacity, she served in the post-partum, NICU, pediatric, medical/surgical and emergency departments providing lactation support wherever it was needed.  This one certification truly expanded her reach. 

 

Today, Kathrina works with babies along a continual span. She helps moms needing help and feeding support during so many seasons of their lives.  She works with mom’s during their pregnancy, after birth, during the toddler years, with weaning.  Kathrina finds joy in helping mom’s prepare to return to work whether that mom wants to work/feed or wean.  She knows how to meet a family's needs.  After working with lactating mom’s across a multitude of hospital settings, Kathrina has what it takes to meet you where you “are” and provide focused, personalized support.

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  • Looking for a versatile and well rounded consultant?

  • Need to find an IBCLC that can help you return to work, now matter what the feeding challenge?

  • Overwhelmed with the intricacies of breastfeeding?

  • Anxious, and need to find tailored, patient-centered solutions?

 

We’ve got you covered and have an IBCLC, RN that can step in and answer your questions and develop a specialized plan that is right for you!

Here’s what you can expect to receive from Kathrina at Free to Feed!

I commit to…

  • Being a nutritional knowledge power house and helping families find solutions

  • Empowering parents during their feeding journey

  • Spreading the word that Free To Feed is here to offer parents solutions to feeding their food allergy infant 

  • Helping parents get to baseline through evidence based solutions

  • Re-educating parents that have been “misinformed” about food allergies and breastfeeding. 

 

Kathrina is a well seasoned health care professional. Her credentials includes:

  • Registered Nurse

  • International Board Certified Breastfeeding Consultant (IBCLC)

 

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What Kathrina wishes every parent knew about feeding their food allergy infant:

Get guidance from an experienced RN/IBCLC who understands the beautiful intersection of breastfeeding and healthcare.
Book with Kathrina Today!

EDUCATE • INSPIRE • EMPOWER

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