Jessica Semar, BS, IBCLC, RLC

She/Her/Hers

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) serving families in Austin, TX.

I was inspired to become a lactation consultant after an IBCLC helped me overcome challenges breastfeeding my first son following a NICU stay. I have worked with breastfeeding families since 2017 and became an IBCLC in 2019. I have a BS in Public Health from the University of Texas at Arlington. I obtained my lactation education through the University of California San Diego's Lactation Consultant program.

I have expertise in assessing oral function and oral ties, breast refusal, transitioning home from the NICU, and supporting neurodiverse families. I have taken additional trainings and have experience with bottle refusal, exclusive pumping, induced lactation, gender affirming care, and low milk production. I am also an American Red Cross certified CPR and First Aid Instructor. When I’m not working or reading about lactation, I enjoy cooking, escaping into a good book, hiking, and camping with my husband and three sons.

I am passionate about providing inclusive, evidence-based, individualized care to families throughout their lactation journey.