About
Mission
At Mom and Me, our mission is to support new parents on their breastfeeding journey. Our mission is to provide expert guidance, compassionate care, and personalized resources to help families thrive. We believe that every breastfeeding experience should be positive and fulfilling, fostering a strong bond between parent and child. Together, we aim create a safe space for education, encouragement, and connection.
Vision
We envision a nurturing community where mothers can feel supported and empowered in their breastfeeding journey. Our evidence-based guidance, aims to create confident and informed mothers enabling them to make the best choices for their child’s health and well-being.
Meet The Founder
Dionne Lowndes, BSN, RN, IBCLC
I live in New Haven with my spouse and 4 children. I enjoy going for a morning jog along a waterfront and making seasonal wreaths.
I’ve wanted to be a Registered Nurse from a young age, but now I’m a public health advocate at heart. I have over 26 years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse. I have worked in a variety of settings in the community, ranging from a level III NICU, lactation consultation, visiting nurse to school settings, and more.
My goal as a health professional is to help my clients identify and/or achieve their own goals utilizing an individualized approach. There's nothing more rewarding to me than helping parents learn about their infants and provide the best nutrition possible.
Certifications:
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Registered Nurse
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Lactation Consultant
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Connecticut Childcare Health Consultant
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Educator/Trainer/Instructor
Certified to train and instruct:
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American Red Cross First Aid & CPR certification
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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for childcare providers
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Emergency Preparedness for childcare providers
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Medication Administration for childcare providers
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OSHA Trainer for childcare provider.
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Servsafe Manager, Instructor & Proctor