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Hi, I'm Jessi

I'm a skilled lactation support, early years learning advocate, and a resource speaker for breastfeeding and early years learning projects. I used to work in R&D but now I translate complex science to support many families in their first years of parenting.

Nanay is a Filipino endearment term for "mother", while NANAY means Nurturing Awareness in Nursing And Early Years Parenting. This little project is built to personally support not just the nanay's who want to breastfeed but everyone including members of the community who desire to raise children into secure and compassionate contributors to our society. ​​

Curious about breastfeeding? Need lactation support? 

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Trustworthy

Get high-quality and objective content based on credible sources of evidence, organized for you by a skilled researcher.

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Harmonious 

Learn how to balance healthy  and compassionate relationships with your child, support system and others. 

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Thoughtful

Weave your own breastfeeding or parenting journey with you, your child and your support system in mind  

Why foster secure attachment?

If we want our children to be independent, to go out and take on the world, we have to give them full confidence that they can come back to us as needed. Autonomy and connection: That’s secure attachment.  

Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper and Bert Powell in  Raising a Secure Child: How Circle of Security Parenting Can Help You Nurture Your Child's Attachment, Emotional Resilience, and Freedom to Explore