Hello! I’m Heather Elkins, board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and founder of RootLove Lactation Services.
The birth of my son in 2013 opened my eyes to the world of lactation as I navigated the early hurdles of breastfeeding and discovered the joy of nurturing him. This experience motivated me to volunteer as a breastfeeding peer counselor with Boulder County’s Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program.
Supporting WIC participants in their journey to nourish their babies and address feeding challenges was deeply fulfilling. My passion for lactation and infant feeding grew, leading me to earn my Certified Lactation Counselor credential in 2015 through advanced coursework with the Healthy Children Project’s Center for Breastfeeding. I continued my education by pursuing board certification and examination through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners from 2015 to 2018, completing 90 hours of specialized education and 500 mentored clinical internship hours. During this period, I gained valuable hands-on experience under the guidance of Amanda Ogden at the Mama’hood in Denver, Colorado.
In January 2019, I founded RootLove Lactation Services to offer families personalized and high-quality lactation and infant feeding support.
Now a mother of two – my daughter was born in 2015 – I live in Boulder, Colorado with my family and our beloved sheepdog, Gertie. Alongside advancing my expertise in lactation and infant feeding, I enjoy running, hiking, camping in Colorado’s mountains, baking, and watching my children grow.
Mission Statement
An expert and dedicated partner, empowering you on your journey to nourish your child.
I value supporting your family in achieving personalized infant feeding goals. As a board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), I provide evidence-based care, rooted in science but equally grounded in what works best for you and your child’s individual needs. I meet you where you’re at, tailoring a care plan without any “shoulds”–whether you’re considering infant feeding during the prenatal stage, celebrating the arrival of your newborn, or are already on the path of nourishing your child through breastfeeding, exclusive pumping, formula feeding, introducing solid foods, or any combination thereof.
Feeding support is available in the comfort of your home, at a local office in the heart of Boulder, or virtually via phone or video. I’m honored to support you during this sacred time in your family’s life.