August 19, 2014
You may recognize Katrina's lovely face because she's famous!
(Previously seen on Hancock Regional Hospital commercials):)
Katrina is a nurse and lactation consultant in the Woman's Unit at Hancock Regional Hospital. I first met Katrina when I was pregnant with Aspen and I was DEAD SET that I was going to breastfeed that child. I had heard so many breastfeeding horror stories so I wanted to be as prepared as possible. It was something that was definitely important to me. I read every book I had time to read and I started attending the breastfeeding support groups at the hospital even before I had a baby! Katrina was the leader of the groups at the time. I would sit back and listen to her answer questions. She was also my go to person once I had Aspen and had all the questions myself. After delivery, she came and checked on us and we also attended some meetings at the hospital after she was born. What is funny is I had such a good experience with Katrina that I also took Hazel after her birth to Hancock's breastfeeding groups even though I had her at Community North. I preferred the small setting that Hancock provides and I felt like I was getting the help that I needed. Katrina was a wonderful coach. I praise her! She had a great deal to do with the fact that I was able to nurse Aspen for 15 months and Hazel is still nursing at 18 months.
The past two years Hancock County's Breastfeeding Coalition group has offered Mom Night Out's that I have been able to attend. Its a great night with manicures, massages, vendors and food. Best of all every thing is free and it seems like there are so many prizes that everyone walks away with one. I was so happy to be able to spend some of the time there with Katrina and talk about some topics of motherhood. Katrina's face just brightens up when she is around all the moms and babies. She is so sweet and kind. I am so grateful that she was around for the early days of my motherhood and was able to offer so much help and support.
Thank you Katrina!
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