Today we’d like to introduce you to Alyssa Peri.
Hi Alyssa, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I have always been an entrepreneur at heart and have had a hunger for learning. It was not until I had my second son that I realized the passion I had for lactation and breastfeeding. When I was a young girl, my mom had my brother and sister, but I was 12 years old and old enough to see the pain my mother endured trying to breastfeed. My mother wanted so badly to breastfeed, but she lacked support from professionals and family. Knowing she could not breastfeed, I wanted to at least try with my kids. I endured a lot of pain and troubles both times I had newborns and watched countless YouTube videos on proper latch before realizing my babies had tongue ties.
After my second son was born, I went to weekly breastfeeding support meetings where my passion for breastfeeding grew. I knew it was my calling to help other mothers not go through what my mother or I went through!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
As with any start-up, it takes time and patience to get going. Some weeks I’ve had more business than I can handle and others not much at all, but it has been so fun to be involved in the birth community.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I provide holistic care to families who need breastfeeding support. I appreciate the team approach when it comes to taking care of families.
I also value goal setting for breastfeeding and reforming goals as things change.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
I had to really work hard for the right mentor, ultimately with a lot of prayer and tenacity, I found the perfect person. I would encourage anyone who needs a mentor to keep asking and try people out to see where the right fit is for you.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://breastfeedingcounselor.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/breastfeedingcounselor
- Facebook: Facebook.com/breastfeedingcounselor
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@breastfeedingcounselor
Image Credits
East Layne Photography
