Lactation Consultants
Our lactation counselors specialize in lactation counseling, breast health, and newborns. Our role is to provide care, problem-solving education and counseling to mothers and their families. We will help you integrate breastfeeding with other family, household, and leisure activities, and help you with strategies to continue breastfeeding after you return to work.
We work closely with you and your primary care provider, caring for you and your baby together from the time of birth on. By providing you with needed support and guidance right from the start, we can help you avoid common problems and enjoy a positive breastfeeding experience.
Suzanne Bradshaw, M.D. graduated magna cum laude in biochemistry and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa at the University of California at San Diego. While an undergraduate, she worked as a research fellow for the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She went on to medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, where she was the Amos Christie Scholar in clinical pediatrics. Dr. Bradshaw's volunteer medical experience includes work in the United States, Uganda (for which she received the Overall Fellowship Award for International Medicine in Kampala, Uganda), Haiti, and Armenia. She is board certified in pediatrics and speaks French fluently. Dr. Bradshaw has recently completed the Lactation Counselor certification course.
Kathleen Murphy, RPA-C, IBCLC completed her Physician Assistant training at Lemoyne College. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, Kathleen graduated cum laude with dual majors in biology and psychology from SUNY Albany and also served as Paramedic for Bangs Ambulance. Prior to joining Northeast Pediatrics in 2007, she worked in emergency medicine. Kathleen completed coursework and training in lactation and is now a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Recently, Kathleen completed certification training to become a BLS instructor. She is a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants. She has breast-fed her own children.
Jennifer McLaughlin, FNP, CLC received her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Binghamton University. While at Binghamton University, Jennifer completed a Capstone project in which she developed a Clinician Toolkit for the treatment of Pediatric patients diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorders. In addition to her training as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer has previous experience as a Registered Nurse within the maternity and newborn nursery at Wilson Hospital in Binghamton, NY. Jennifer has a special interest in assisting new mothers with newborn care and lactation and plans to pursue certification in Lactation Counseling. Jennifer is licensed by the State of New York as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Emily Zieba, RN, CLC has been with Northeast Pediatrics since 2007, first joining the practice as a staff nurse. Emily earned her nursing degree from Tompkins Cortland Community College and is licensed as a Registered Nurse by New York State. Emily has completed coursework in lactation and has received certification in Lactation Counseling. In addition to providing nursing and lactation care, Emily offers prenatal visits to expectant families in order to become more familiar with Northeast Pediatrics. Most recently, Emily became the Clinical Coordinator for Northeast Pediatrics, providing nursing leadership to the providers and employees on a daily basis.