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Dianne Cassidy

Lactation Consultant

Dianne Cassidy is a Lactation Consultant in Rochester, New York with Advanced Lactation Certification. She is experienced in assisting families in private practice, pediatric, primary care, virtual and hospital settings. She has been teaching prenatal breastfeeding classes for 15 years, both in the hospital and private practice. Certified IBCLC since 2008, Dianne has also completed her MA in Health and Wellness/Lactation. She is dedicated to serving mothers and babies, and has the unique ability to identify with the needs and concerns of new mothers. Dianne has worked extensively with women who have survived trauma, babies struggling with tongue tie, birth trauma, milk supply issues, attachment, identifying latch problems, returning to work and breastfeeding multiples.

Dianne has 3 biological children, including twins, 3 bonus children and a wonderful husband. Dianne is an author and public speaker and Education Manager for the GOLD Lactation Academy. Finally, Dianne is the co-host of the wildly popular Badass Breastfeeding Podcast with Abby Theuring, the Badass Breastfeeder.

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