Hey there! I’m Stephanie Smith, LPN, IBCLC- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
I live with my family on our farm near Marshall Junction, where we raise chickens, ducks and emu (yes, Emu, feel free to ask me why!) and a bunch of farm cats. I enjoy caring for all our animals and gardening, and stay busy with our kids in a variety of school activities and sports. I joke that laundry isn’t really my hobby, but it feels like it some days! I do love old granny hobbies- crochet, embroidery, sewing- but not quilting- and baking. Catch me in the winter making pies, biscuits, sourdough and all manner of sweet treats.
Professionally, I’ve been a nurse for 20+ years, working in OB/GYN for the past 15+ years. I became a Certified Lactation Counselor in 2016 and then continued my education to earn my IBCLC in 2025. My experience is in both hospital postpartum and outpatient clinic, caring for moms and babies throughout the first year and beyond. I often thought how much easier it would be for families if I could just show up and sit with them on their couch and help them- and now I can!
“Stephanie was an absolute answer to prayer! My first week of breastfeeding my first baby brought many tears and some serious doubt of my ability to breastfeed my baby. Stephanie came to our home, heard my concerns, gave me usable advice, and the encouragement this new mama needed to hear. I have reached out to her a few times since then, and each time I feel heard and leave feeling more confident in my ability to provide for my baby. If you have any questions, concerns, or need someone to just see if there's any adjustments that need to be made, I highly recommend Stephanie! She is professional, personable, and easy to talk to about your lactation concerns.”- LD