Meet the Team

the Experts Behind Milk In Motion—Laci & Jessica

With over 30 years of combined experience, Laci and Jessica are trusted IBCLC-certified lactation consultants serving families across Northern Virginia—including Vienna, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Leesburg, and Loudoun County.

They offer personalized support for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and babywearing—both in-person and through virtual lactation consults. Their care is evidence-based, deeply compassionate, and tailored to your unique feeding journey.

About Laci

Laci has been working with infants and supporting new families since 2015. She began her career as a certified postpartum doula and babywearing educator. She quickly discovered that a large portion of her time spent with families was on breastfeeding support. This led her to pursue her certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and her Bachelor’s of Science in Child Maternal Health.

She is originally from Southern California and (yes) the winters here are difficult for her. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, exploring antique stores, and spending time with her family.

Some of the challenges Laci faced when feeding her own children were: low milk supply, painful latch, tongue/lip tie, mastitis, thrush, pumping, returning to work, over supply (2nd child), tandem feeding, and postpartum depression/anxiety.

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What to expect when working with Laci

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She genuinely loves babies. She is passionate about establishing a care plan that is best suited for you and your feeding goals. She is always seeking solutions in which everyone thrives. Laci brings her experience, compassion, and the desire to address the root cause of issues instead of offering quick fixes to every consult. 

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  • Tea, Shirley Temples, and white wine.

  • Books, planners, office supplies.

  • Travel, dancing, and spending the occasional weekend at home in her pajamas.

Laci’s Favorites in three’s:

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About Jessica

Jessica has been supporting new parents and babies since 2009. She began her journey as a La Leche League Leader when she was answering more questions than she was asking in meetings. Jessica was a LLL Leader for over 10 years and worked as a postpartum doula and with Babywearing International. All of these things led to getting certified as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2016.

This was quite a big change from life as a Graphic Designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Nevertheless, it was a great move to supporting and advocating for families full time. Jessica is the current co-chair of the Loudoun Breastfeeding Coalition and enjoys teaching expecting parents and everyone she meets.

Jessica is originally from the Midwest but grew up as an Army Brat so a little bit of everywhere. Jessica has three kids, one at VCU, a rising high schooler who plays ice hockey all year and the youngest in middle school who is trying to bankrupt her family with her love of horses. She spends any free time reading and adding books to her TBR.

Some of the challenges Jessica faced when feeding her own children were: oversupply/overactive let-down, clogged ducts, mobility issues in early postpartum, returning to work and pumping.

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What to expect when working with JESSICA

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Jessica will meet you where you’re at, offering a judgement-free zone. She will integrate her experience and expertise with your personal knowledge of yourself and your baby. Together, you can collaborate to help you meet your goals, and I will support you through any challenges that may arise.

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  • Tea, Dr Pepper, Whisky 

  • Books, New Notebooks, 17th century Dutch Paintings 

  • Camping, traveling and spending all her free time freezing at an ice rink.

Jessica’s Favorites in three’s:

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OUR APPROACH

We know every family’s story is different—and there’s no one-size-fits-all plan for feeding your baby. That’s why we take time to get to know you and build a plan that reflects your values, lifestyle, and goals.

We bring:

  • Expert care from lactation consultants serving Northern Virginia families in Vienna, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, and surrounding areas

  • IBCLC-the “gold standard” for lactation care

  • Judgment-free support for breastfeeding, combo feeding, bottle feeding, and weaning

  • Specialized help for common concerns like tongue ties, supply issues, nipple pain, and pump discomfort

  • Babywearing education tailored to real life

  • In-person support throughout Northern Virginia and virtual lactation consults available nationwide

We won’t just hand you a checklist. We’ll walk through it with you.

WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING

We listen without judgment. We prioritize your energy, not our agendas. We help you feel seen, respected, and equipped to feed your baby your way.

Whether you’re in the early days or deep into your feeding journey, we’re here to support you with warmth, evidence-based care, and a little humor when you need it most.

READY TO GET SUPPORT?

Learn more about our services or book your consult with Laci or Jessica today.

We serve families throughout Vienna, Tysons Corner, Ashburn, Leesburg, and Loudoun County—and virtually, nationwide.