Get to Know Our Team
& Approach
Catherine Quintero
M.A., CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Hello! I am a dual certified speech-language pathologist (SLP), Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), owner of Lactation and Pediatric Oral Dysfunction Consultants, LLC and a mom. I utilize a unique blend of expertise in lactation and feeding/swallowing disorders to empower families while breastfeeding and navigating the progression to solid foods. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and my Master’s degree from the University of Central Florida in Speech-Language Pathology. I have practiced in a number of settings including acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, and private practice. I have worked extensively with individuals across the lifespan including infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and adults. I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.
Our Approach
At The Lactation Co., we are proud to work alongside a team of experienced Registered Nurses and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (RN-IBCLCs) who share our commitment to compassionate, evidence-based infant feeding support.
Our clinicians bring years of experience caring for mothers and babies across a variety of healthcare settings, including labor and delivery, postpartum care, and other maternal-child health environments. This diverse clinical experience allows our team to look beyond breastfeeding alone and consider the whole picture—birth history, maternal health, infant development, feeding patterns, and the unique circumstances of each family.
Just as importantly, our clinicians are parents themselves. They understand firsthand that feeding a baby rarely looks exactly the way we imagined it would, and they approach each family without judgment or unrealistic expectations. Whether your goal is exclusive breastfeeding, combination feeding, pumping, bottle feeding, or simply finding a feeding plan that works for your family, our team is here to meet you where you are.
While each clinician brings her own experience and perspective, we share the same philosophy: families deserve knowledgeable, individualized support that respects their goals and helps them feel confident in caring for their babies.
We are honored to be part of your feeding journey and are committed to providing the same high level of clinical care, compassion, and support no matter which member of our team you see.
