Hi, I’m Tera Shapiro, founder of Tera’s Lactation Care.
I am a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). My passion for serving women and families was born during my 14 years as a Labor and Delivery nurse. Becoming a mom to my own three children showed me how truly meaningful and impactful compassionate care is for a family. I started my career in Labor and Delivery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, followed by a short (and fun!) stint as a travel nurse in Hawaii, before coming home and working at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Milwaukee for eight years. Being surrounded by knowledgeable co-workers and with my background in Women’s Health, I thought breastfeeding would be natural and easy. However, I still found myself struggling with the all-consuming and challenging nature of breastfeeding. I realized then, in a very personal way, that all breastfeeding women need and deserve support. I passionately studied and became an IBCLC in order to empower women by providing evidence-based care. I understand that the breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey is an incredibly vulnerable and precious time for a growing family. Your goals are my goals, and I am honored to support you on your journey.