Pat Shelly
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Pat Shelly is the founder and director of The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington, a non-profit organization in Northwest Washington, DC, and leading breastfeeding activist.
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, ASPO Certified Lamaze Instructor, Certified Infant Massage
Instructor, and Registered Nurse
, Shelly has over 25 years of experience in women's and children's health. Her background includes work in military hospitals, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Columbia Hospital for Women
, corporate and community outreach, home visits, and private practice. Known in the community as "The Breast Whisperer" and "The Mary Poppins of Breastfeeding," she has appeared numerous times in local and national media, including the Fox News Channel
, The Washington Post
and the WashingtonPost.com's "Smart Living" section. On May 3, 2008 on FNC's Fox and Friends, Shelly emphasized the keys to successful breastfeeding
as "early, effective and frequent" sessions and frequent skin-to-skin contact between the mother and baby. Shelly is an active member of the Lactation Consultant Association of Greater Washington. She received her BSN from DePaul University
and a Masters in Health Care Management from Webster University
.
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, ASPO Certified Lamaze Instructor, Certified Infant Massage
Infant massage
Infant massage is a type of complementary and alternative treatment that uses massage therapy for human infants. This therapy has been practiced globally, and has been increasingly used in Western countries as a treatment for infants, though the scientific evidence supporting its use is limited...
Instructor, and Registered Nurse
Registered nurse
A registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program at a university or college and has passed a national licensing exam. A registered nurse helps individuals, families, and groups to achieve health and prevent disease...
, Shelly has over 25 years of experience in women's and children's health. Her background includes work in military hospitals, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Columbia Hospital for Women
Columbia Hospital for Women
The Columbia Hospital for Women was a hospital located in Washington, D.C. Originally opening in 1866 as a health-care facility for wives and widows of Civil War soldiers, it moved in 1870 from Thomas Circle to its later location at 2425 L Street, NW in the West End neighborhood. The Columbia...
, corporate and community outreach, home visits, and private practice. Known in the community as "The Breast Whisperer" and "The Mary Poppins of Breastfeeding," she has appeared numerous times in local and national media, including the Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel , often called Fox News, is a cable and satellite television news channel owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation...
, The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
and the WashingtonPost.com's "Smart Living" section. On May 3, 2008 on FNC's Fox and Friends, Shelly emphasized the keys to successful breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant or young child with breast milk directly from female human breasts rather than from a baby bottle or other container. Babies have a sucking reflex that enables them to suck and swallow milk. It is recommended that mothers breastfeed for six months or...
as "early, effective and frequent" sessions and frequent skin-to-skin contact between the mother and baby. Shelly is an active member of the Lactation Consultant Association of Greater Washington. She received her BSN from DePaul University
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
and a Masters in Health Care Management from Webster University
Webster University
Webster University is an American non-profit private university with its main campus in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Webster University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools...
.