Meet Your Provider
Kathleen Howard, CPNP, CLC, IBCLC
I entered the world of lactation like so many others, when I struggled with breastfeeding issues despite my experience as a Pediatric Nurse back in 1999. Since then, I have dedicated >25years assisting mothers in achieving their breastfeeding goals. Due to time constraints and competing forces in the primary care setting, providing thorough lactation consultations can be difficult, so I decided to open a clinic solely dedicated to addressing breastfeeding challenges.
What makes MilkWagon Breastfeeding Services unique is the ability to combine my extensive skills and knowledge as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Lactation Consultant to offer services that most IBCLCs cannot offer. Diagnosis, treatment, provider to provider consults, medical referrals, prescriptions, orders for labs as necessary are just a few of the additional benefits you and your baby can receive. I look forward to being an integral part of your breastfeeding journey and assisting you in your new role as a parent.
EDUCATION:
1994- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (UMBC)
1996-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Nursing)
2001- Master of Science in Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing (University of Maryland at
Baltimore School of Nursing)
EXPERIENCE:
My Pediatric Nursing career began at the University of Maryland Medical System in 1996 where I specialized in Pediatric Emergency Nursing but also worked as a nurse in multiple settings including the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, General Pediatrics in-patient unit, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Mother/Baby units, and Home Health. I have been a practicing board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in private practice for the last 23 years with a total of 28 years nursing experience. Currently, I practice part-time in Primary Care at Big Horn Basin Children’s Clinic in Cody, Wyoming. I also maintain my certifications as a Certified Lactation Counselor and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.