Leanne Rzepa, owner and founder of Nourish Lactation Consulting, became a Registered Nurse in 2000 after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Calgary. Rzepa quickly developed a passion for breastfeeding support when she began her career as a postpartum nurse at the Rockyview General Hospital.
In 2006 Rzepa began to focus her nursing practice on breastfeeding support and started studying to become a certified lactation consultant. Rzepa successfully passed her exam in 2007 and became an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
In 2008 Nourish Lactation Consulting opened for business to provide in-home breastfeeding support and education to families in Calgary and surrounding communities. Rzepa, always an entrepreneur at heart, saw a need for in-home support after years of working in the hospital setting. "Women spend such a short time in the hospital after giving birth. Most new mothers are exhausted and aren’t able to retain the information shared by hospital staff. Breastfeeding is a learned art. It often takes days or even weeks for a new mother to feel confident feeding her baby. Nourish provides support in the home setting which is more conducive for learning and confidence building."
Nourish has helped countless mothers meet their breastfeeding goals by providing quality, caring, evidence-based support. Most women Rzepa supports struggle with latch, pain, tongue tie, milk supply issues, poor weight gain, or feeding multiples. In addition to providing in-home support, Rzepa has an online store that sells a variety of breastfeeding related products, apparel, and supplements. Nourish also offers a breast pump rental service, monthly workshops, virtual consults, a drop-in clinic and a multitude of services provided by other healthcare professionals such as a sleep consultant, registered dietitian, pelvic floor physio, and postpartum support provided by a Doula.
Rzepa is passionate about her job and receives much joy from supporting mothers to achieve their breastfeeding goals.
Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter
Get great on the areas of life you’re most passionate about - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast
Revolutionizing the way you sell homes - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast
Driving small business productivity through data and technology: In conversation with Mark Hickman
Creating transformative change in 66 days - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast
Using short-form content videos on social media to drive business - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast
Competition Bureau – June 22, 2023, new legal provisions come into force
Nouvelle disposition législative relative aux accords de fixation des salaires et de non-débauchage
Become an entrepreneur for the right reasons because it’s not an easy ride - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast
Bringing a bold and unorthodox approach to design and business - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast
Comment contribuer à la pérennité de la fromagerie artisanale du Québec - Canada’s Podcast
Profits and Purpose with Jennifer St. John - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast
Enhancing lives and creating legacies - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast
Brand Strategist & Business Performance Catalyst - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast
The key to a long career in pharmaceutical R&D - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast
Running a public company is a whole business in itself - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast
Elevating mental health through the science of float therapy - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast
Developing market intelligence tools for the construction industry - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast
Explaining why insurance policies, expectations and the reality of what you get, don’t always match up - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast
How to be a badass superstar seller - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast
Sharing successful entrepreneurial stories - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Commercial Edge: Unleash the Power of People
The emPOWERed Half Hour
Organic Marketing Simplified: Master podcast marketing, fuel podcast growth, and make money podcasting!
THE GO BIZ GUY
The Sigma Femme Podcast
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
The Tim Ferriss Show