About ABC Lactation & Estelle
Estelle Fraisse
RN, BSN, IBCLC
Hi there, I'm Estelle, a mother of two, living with my partner in South Lake Tahoe. I grew up and went to school in France and graduated from nursing school in 2003. I worked in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) for several years in France before moving to the USA. I was a nurse at the San Francisco General Hospital Birth Center (Labor & Delivery and Postpartum) from 2017 to 2024. In 2014, I gave birth to my son and developed a passion for breastfeeding. I spent a few years helping new parents and studying lactation until I became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2021.
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As a mother, I breastfed both my children, and I was blessed to meet lactation professionals who helped me persevere and make it a reality. Also, transitioning back to work came with its challenges.
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Looking at my personal experience, professional background, and training, it became very clear that I wanted to help families in their breastfeeding journey.
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I'm the sole owner of ABC Lactation (LLC registered in California). The brand ABC Lactation is here to help explain how I approach lactation and my practice philosophy.
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My credentials:
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IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) # L-303534
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RN (Registered Nurse) in California # 837263. In Nevada #848440
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BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
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BLS (Basic Life Support) & NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Certification)​
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Diplôme d'État d'Infirmier in France
My Philosophy
I help families achieve their goals while respecting their wishes and views. I believe parents make the best and most appropriate decisions for their family when they are well informed and supported.
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I am a health care professional and my practice is evidence-based, which means that I keep up to date with the latest studies and training related to lactation.
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