Hi, I’m Becky — The Milk Mentor.
I’m a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC, MSEd) and founder of the Upstate Lactation Collective, serving families in Albany, NY and throughout the Capital District. My work is rooted in compassion, evidence-based lactation care, and the belief that every parent deserves calm, confident support in their feeding journey through a therapeutic approach.

Whether you’re working through bottle refusal, physical tension or oral restrictions (like restrictive, tethered oral tissues, such as lip and tongue tie), feeding discomfort, or pumping challenges, I’m here to help you find solutions that feel sustainable and empowering. My specialties include assessing oral function, bottle refusal, improving positioning, and optimizing pumping — always tailored to you and your baby’s unique needs.

With a background in advising, counseling, and education, I meet families where they are — offering guidance, reassurance, and practical tools to make feeding feel balanced and connected. Office, home, and telehealth lactation visits are available to help you get the support you need, when and where it works best for you.