Breastfeeding Education in Pueblo, Colorado.

Your successful breastfeeding journey starts here.

I’m here to guide your breastfeeding journey.

Shine Lactation LLC, run by Rachel Madrid, RN, IBCLC, shows compassion for women and helps empower them with knowledge and skills to have a successful breastfeeding journey.

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IBCLC Certified

We are Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants.

Education Driven

We provide prenatal education and breastfeeding support so you feel equipped through the journey of motherhood.

Accessible Support

We will join you in the comfort of your own home or via online telehealth appointments.

Private
Classes

We offer local private classes during pregnancy or postpartum to help you navigate motherhood.

  • Breastfeeding takes practice and patience, and Lactation Consultants are an important resource throughout a women’s breastfeeding journey or while inducing lactation. Shine Lactation LLC aims at providing education to pregnant women to prepare them for a successful breastfeeding experience and to current mother’s who are facing challenges with breastfeeding or have questions during their breastfeeding journey.

    An IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant) will assist you in the comfort of your home or telehealth with education, assisting with latch, or plans to help you reach your breastfeeding goals. With proper education during pregnancy and assistance during the valleys of breastfeeding, Shine Lactation LLC hopes with prenatal education and breastfeeding support, more women will have successful breastfeeding journeys.

  • My name is Rachel Madrid and I am the owner of Shine Lactation LLC. I have always had a passion for babies, teaching, and helping others. I graduated from CSU-Pueblo's Nursing program in 2010 and immediately started my dream job helping care for new mothers and their babies.

    While working weekend night shifts within the hospital, I discovered a need for more lactation support. I wanted to learn more in order to help mother's have a successful breastfeeding journey. I got my IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) in 2013 and began to challenge myself and care for new moms that were struggling with breastfeeding.

    I love the feeling when all the tips and tricks come together and mom and baby have a successful breastfeeding connection. In September 2022, I began working part time as a lactation consultant at the hospital, and since March 2023, I am a full time lactation coordinator.

    But something was missing. I would ask myself, what happens when these moms and babies go home? Are they ok? Who will help if they start struggling to latch or if the baby loses too much weight? That's how Shine Lactation LLC was born. I wanted mother's to have a local resource that would walk by their side and assist when needed during their breastfeeding journey. I hope I can continue to help families have a successful breastfeeding experience for years to come.

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  • ✸ Specializing in Home Visits

    ✸ Private classes during pregnancy or postpartum

    ✸ Assisting with latching difficulties

    ✸ Education for using a breast pump

    ✸ Education on breastfeeding and going back to work

    ✸ Breastfeeding and introducing solid foods

    ✸ Exclusively pumping

    ✸ Tips on Weaning

Discovery Consultation
Free

Do you have questions about working with an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)? Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation conversation.

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Get covered by insurance

Find out if your insurance covers lactation consultations through The Lactation Network. If you are covered, I will receive an email and will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Services are also available to those whose insurance is not covered with The Lactation Network or who would like to pay privately.

Happy Parents, Happy Babies

  • "When my newborn baby went to his first doctor’s appointment he lost 16 ounces I was feeling discouraged and upset at myself because he lost so much. The doctor immediately told me I had to stop breastfeeding and gave me formula to try him on. I knew I didn’t want to stop breastfeeding. So I spoke to Rachel about it and she helped in numerous ways and gave me tips and tricks to try. With her help I was able to strictly give him my milk only and get him above his birth weight. Being a new mom and not knowing much about breastfeeding I was worried all the time and Rachel answered all of my questions and put me at ease."

    Shaylyn F.

  • "Rachel is an amazing resource for all moms! I’ve worked with her on a professional level as nurses and with her as a Mom also. She is knowledgeable and patient and will help you on your breastfeeding journey. Don’t hesitate to give her a call for a consultation. She can even visit you in the comfort of your own home! 10/10 recommend!"

    Brooke D.

  • "When I became pregnant with my 1st child, it was always my dream to be able to breastfeed for at least a year. That dream started to vanish as I developed preeclampsia and had to give birth at 37 weeks. My baby was born very sleepy and would not wake up to latch and feed. He quickly started losing weight. I contacted Rachel, and she responded immediately with intervention and support. For the first few weeks, she would be in constant contact with me; checking on me, always willing to answer calls, text messages, and come over and help with feeds when I was feeling frustrated and defeated! Before giving birth, I assumed breastfeeding would be easy as it is natural, and that is what God intended our bodies to do. Oh goodness was I wrong! Thank the Lord Rachel was there to save my breastfeeding journey multiple times, along with my sanity!"

    Christy V.

“Motherhood is learning about strengths you didn't know you had.”

— Linda Wooten