About Babies ‘n Business, LLC
Corporate Lactation Programs, Compliance & Breastfeeding Support
Our founder, Jane Balkam, PhD, APRN, CPNP, IBCLC, is widely known and respected for her expertise as a lactation consultant and for her pioneering work developing corporate lactation programs in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. As more businesses and organizations recognize the benefits of supporting continued breastfeeding by women returning to work, they find that they need assistance with meeting regulatory requirements and program development. Babies 'n Business has the experience and expertise to help with these issues.
We are here to help your business meet healthcare requirements and reap the economic and morale benefits of a corporate lactation program. With almost 30 years of experience, our consultants offer lactation program planning, education, and support—including managing your lactation rooms.
As a lactation consultant and advocate for the health of women and babies, Jane has worked with several national committees advocating for increasing breastfeeding rates and duration in this country. Lactation consultants with Babies ‘n Business, LLC help new mothers overcome breastfeeding challenges at home and at work.
Jane Balkam, PhD, APRN, CPNP, IBCLC
As the owner of Babies ‘n Business, LLC, Jane Balkam is passionate about working with new mothers who continue to breastfeed when returning to work because she’s been there herself. As a mother of four who also returned to work while breastfeeding, Jane understands the challenges women and families face every day. Her distinguished career has centered around improving healthcare and increasing breastfeeding duration in the US. In addition to pioneering corporate lactation programs in the Washington DC area and beyond, Jane has counseled breastfeeding mothers for over 30 years.
Jane’s clients trust her considerable expertise, rely on her warmth and understanding in the face of stress, and benefit from her deep commitment to healthy breastfeeding practices.
Education:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Georgetown University
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Rochester
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Doctoral work focused on Maternal Child Health/Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, and she earned her PhD at the Union Institute & University.
Certifications:
Lisa Simon - Office Manager
Lisa is the office manager for Babies 'n Business and has kept things running smoothly for more than 23 years. She is the mother of one son. Lisa handles all business activities for Babies 'n Business and provides support to the Corporate Lactation Programs.
Jane’s clients trust her considerable expertise, rely on her warmth and understanding in the face of stress, and benefit from her deep commitment to healthy breastfeeding practices.