The Lactation Nutritionist

Marina is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Lactation Nutritionist, and founder of TheLactationNutritionist.com. She is a university-educated nutrition expert, holding a Master's Degree in Nutrition and a Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Science. She is also certified as a lactation counselor (CLC) and a Leap Therapist (CLT), with a specialization in plant-based nutrition from eCornell University. Marina is passionate about topics including Infant Nutrition, Women's Health, and Nutrition throughout the Life Cycle.

Marina is a mom of two, having breastfed both her children past the age of 2. She believes there is no better way to nourish a developing brain and young body than with breast milk. Marina grew up in Europe and has called many places home, including Texas, Germany, Alabama, and Pennsylvania. She now lives in New York with her husband Joshua, daughter Lia, son Leo, and tail-wagger Lilly.

My Philosophy

Marina believes that the first 1000 days, from conception to age 2, are the most important time in a person's development. It is the time when our brain forms and develops, our gastrointestinal tract accumulates a bacterial milieu, and we shape food preferences and eating habits for the rest of our life. Marina emphasizes the impact of nutrition during this time, as it is the most important influencer in all of these developments.

As a lactation nutritionist, Marina understands the unique nutritional needs of breastfeeding mothers and their infants. She believes that we have an opportunity to positively influence our children's development and lifelong health simply by tweaking our diets while breastfeeding. Marina's goal is to help mothers make smart choices and understand the impact of nutrition on their own bodies, their developing fetus, their breastfeeding infant, and their growing family.

Services Offered

Marina offers a variety of services to help mothers with their nutritional needs during pregnancy, lactation, and beyond. Her services include:

1. Personalized Nutrition Consultations: Marina provides personalized nutrition consultations to help mothers meet their nutritional needs during pregnancy and lactation. She takes into account each mother's unique dietary preferences, health status, and lifestyle to create a customized nutrition plan.

2. Lactation Support: Marina provides lactation support to help mothers overcome breastfeeding challenges. She offers evidence-based advice on positioning, latch, milk supply, and pumping.

3. Infant Nutrition Consultations: Marina provides infant nutrition consultations to help parents introduce solid foods to their infant. She emphasizes the importance of starting with nutrient-dense, whole foods and provides guidance on food allergies and intolerances.

4. Meal Plans: Marina offers meal plans to help mothers and their families eat a healthy, balanced diet. Her meal plans include a variety of whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

5. Online Courses: Marina offers online courses on various topics related to lactation nutrition, including the impact of nutrition on breast milk, how to increase milk supply, and introducing solid foods to infants. Her courses are evidence-based and up-to-date with the latest research.

6. Blog Posts: Marina regularly publishes blog posts on topics related to lactation nutrition, pregnancy, and family nutrition. Her blog posts are informative, evidence-based, and easy to understand.

At TheLactationNutritionist.com, Marina is dedicated to providing evidence-based and up-to-date answers to questions about nutrition while breastfeeding, during pregnancy, while trying to conceive, and family nutrition as a whole. By following TheLactationNutritionist.com, mothers can feel confident in their nutritional choices and support their children's development and lifelong health.