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I'm so glad you're here

FEEDING  SHOULDN'T  FEEL  THIS  HARD

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FROM MY HIVE TO YOURS

Hi there! 

I'm Jenna

MS, OTR/L, IBCLC

I'm a pediatric occupational therapist, IBCLC, and mom of two.

I got into this work the hard way. Latching my son immediately after birth was excruciating, and I pushed through the pain anyway. By six weeks he'd had both a lip and tongue-tie release, and the two of us had to relearn how to latch and coordinate his oral motor movements as a team. I remember thinking: if this is overwhelming for me, with all my training, how is anyone doing this without it?

That's why Beehive Postnatal exists.

When my daughter was born in 2023, I worked through her posterior ties without a frenectomy, so I've now seen both sides of that decision firsthand. 

When you know what's happening, you can do more about it.

I’m particularly passionate about helping new moms navigate the early days of feeding their newborns. I also emphasize postpartum wellness, knowing how important it is for moms to take care of their own health, too. My goal is to be a resource for both you and your baby, helping you build a strong, healthy foundation as a family.

When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, listening to podcasts, and watching anything on Bravo. I look forward to meeting you and your little one, learning about your unique family, and supporting you every step of the way.

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specialized training and continuing education

feeding & lactation

  • Advanced oral-motor assessment in infants

  • Managing oral ties in breast & bottle feeding trained

  • Pumping & milk supply strategies for working parents training

  • Advanced formula selection strategies training

  • Flange FITS trained

  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

infant development & OT approaches

  • Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy

  • Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation and Human Services

  • TummyTime!™ Method — Certified

  • Motor development in the first year

  • Total Motion Release (TMR)

  • Craniosacral therapy techniques

  • Bodywork for better breastfeeding

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