Hi there! I'm Ali, and I'm an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and owner of Valley Lactation in western Colorado. Your feeding goals are my goals. I am passionate about providing support that goes above and beyond. No one needs a cheerleader, or to be told to "just keep trying". I am proud to provide guidance with breast/chest feeding, pumping, bottle feeding and infant oral function to ensure that feeding your baby is a fulfilling experience where you and your baby are thriving.
Bachelor of Arts in Design (2007)
IBCLC Masterclass (2023)
Guiding Bottle Breakthroughs (2024)
Babies in Common (2025)
Western Slope Breastfeeding Coalition
Colorado Birth Collective
English
Breastfeeding, chest-feeding, pumping & flange fitting, bottle feeding/bottle refusal, latch pain, oral ties & oral habilitation, returning to work, introducing solids, weaning. Donor milk, lactation supplements and a full range of flange sizes available for purchase.
Ali was great! She gave me insight and validated my perspective. Breast feeding has definitely gotten easier since our visit. Would recommend to anyone breast feeding or pumping.
- Alicia Crowell
Molly is an intuitive care provider. She genuinely cares about her clients, seeking to help in the motherhood journey to the best of her abilities. She is a wonderful resource for support in navigating breastfeeding and postpartum!
- Kaylynn Opal
Ali is a joy to work with in learning how to breastfeed effectively and creating a plan that works for you and your little one. Her holistic approach was a breath of fresh air when we were feeling overwhelmed as new parents. We highly recommend Valley Lactation for professional and empathetic care.
- Sarah Merry
If you find yourself googling “lactation support near me” in the middle of the night with your newborn, just do yourself a favor and schedule the appointment with Valley Lactation. I’m a second time mom who breastfed my first for a year and an half, and I have still benefited immensely from the home visit service Ali provides. So amazing to work on breastfeeding without leaving the house, in the comfort of my own rocking chair. Ali is warm and professional and provides wonderful support for whatever your goals are. I’m so grateful to have found her services; such a game changer. And bonus! She is fully covered by my insurance.
- Savannah Herland
Ali has been a lifesaver for us! We would not have gotten to where we are in our breastfeeding journey without her. She’s so compassionate and thoughtful and very knowledgeable. She goes out of her way to make sure you are helped exactly how you need. We can’t thank her enough!
- Bridget McCann
After our son's posterior tongue tie release, we knew continued support was crucial. We specifically sought out Ali because of her extensive experience with babies who'd undergone this procedure. Her understanding of the healing process and how to optimize the latch with newfound tongue mobility was invaluable. We also appreciated Ali’s collaborative approach. She works closely with Dr. Timmie Barc, a pediatric chiropractor, which we believe is essential for babies who have had releases. This holistic approach gave us immense confidence. Thanks to Ali’s guidance and expertise, breastfeeding has become a much more positive experience for both me and our baby. Her knowledge in the field is truly superior. We can't recommend Ali highly enough to any new parents looking for breastfeeding support, especially those whose babies have suspected tongue tie or a recent release.
- Dr. Lauren Roper
Wonderful experience. She was able to help us get some answers.
- Zerah Samuel
I loved getting to work with Valley Lactation! Ali was kind, understanding and professional!!
- Jenni Shearer
Ali was very easy to talk to and had answers for all of my questions. She figured out our problem right away and had many suggestions for what to do to help fix it.
- Shalece Shumway
My husband I both enjoyed working with Ali. We had a whirlwind of obstacles to accomplish with our little guy and she was so supportive. She realized he still had a posterior tongue after his anterior tie got clipped. She referred us to a specialist for a second opinion and went there with us. He did in fact have a posterior tie and got it lasered. He started latching way better right away and transferring milk from breast so much better. We are seeing huge improvements in his weighted feeds and weight gain. She helped us with post-op visits to make sure we were stretching his tongue correctly. We felt like she saw our journey from start to finish! She was easy to reach when we needed her. She was able to see us with ease and had great flexibility. We look forward to working with her in the future and for future pregnancies.
- Michelle Hagerman
I found Ali to be professional in her services and extremely knowledgeable about breastfeeding. Her website is easy to navigate and I loved that she offers in home visits. I would recommend her to parents seeking additional assistance with establishing breastfeeding with their child and pumping/going back to work also!
- Karen Ganss
Breastfeeding seems like a part of motherhood that should be innate. I had no idea the various challenges that can arise. Ali has played an integral role in my journey in various capacities. I first met her when I took her breastfeeding class at Colorado Baby, and again, at her bottle-feeding class. I then was gifted a home visit during postpartum and joined her every week at her support group for several months. She also is part of the GJ Birth Collective, having spoken at a few events, along with running a Facebook support group. It seems as though any new or soon-to-be mom will (or should) be graced with her presence, knowledge, and unbiased support at least once during their own journey. The level of professionalism Ali upholds while managing such delicate moments is truly commendable. Breastfeeding should not be hard and, dare I say, enjoyable. If you are having any other experience, it’s time to reach out.
- Kourtni Guzanowski
Ali was amazing! She came to my house and noticed different symptoms that pointed to tongue tie as the root of our lactation concerns. Once we had the release done, she supported us with our next steps as our daughter had to change old habits and form new ones!
- Jenna Fairfield
Ali is wonderful to work with. She came to my home on Day 4 of my little one and helped me with my breastfeeding journey. I've read "all the things" but it made all the difference to have the in-person support and guidance. After that, I've continued to feel supported by Ali. She's made everything easy and accessible and I am truly grateful that I had access to Valley Lactation during this unique and crucial time of life.
- Mc Clees
Ali is fantastic! I’ve needed her help with both of my kids and both times she has made breastfeeding seem possible to me. She is so knowledgeable and caring. I will continue to use her as long as I need to and recommend to her everyone!
- Sephie Winkleblack
Thank you Ali! So much information and knowledge. It’s amazing to have this resource in Grand Junction- we are so lucky to have you. Highly recommend scheduling with her- even if you think your breastfeeding journey is going well! Every piece of information is helpful.
- Andrea Dick
Working with Allie was such a wonderful experience. She is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. She helped me and my husband feel confident and comfortable with our breastfeeding journey. Highly recommend to anyone who is starting their own breastfeeding journey.
- Katelyn Pierce
Ali came highly recommended by friends & north professionals in the area. I suspected my daughter had oral ties & I needed a little refresher on breastfeeding. She was able to visit us at home the day after I contacted her. Ali is very professional and warm. I’ve already recommended her to friends and family members that have new babies.
- CeCe
I took Ali's breastfeeding preparation class (I am due in a few weeks) and I learned a TON! I've learned so much about what to expect, what a proper latch is, what an improper latch is, etc. For so many moms I feel I hear that breastfeeding is very difficult, so I'm glad I have Ali in my corner giving me guidance. Highly recommend taking her class, even if you've already breastfed, you can always learn more!
- Morgan Cammarata
Ali was very helpful, and very knowledgeable! She was workable with time schedule, and very prompt in coming over to our house with in personal help! She was great with me texting anytime with questions! Money well spent!
- Mrs. Lys
Ali is a lifesaver. Not only is she very knowledgeable in her field she always has options that are best suited to you and your breastfeeding journey. She is calm and makes you feel at ease in a time where things are difficult and tiresome. Highly recommend!
- Johnna Langley
Ali is incredible! She's so kind and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend her services!
- Kaylie
Oh my goodness I am so grateful for Ali!!! Breastfeeding had become extremely painful for me, even with a good latch. I had already seen 2 other lactation consultants that were recommended by my midwife, and things were only getting worse. The owner of Colorado Baby recommended I give Ali a call and I’m so thankful I did. She came to us and worked around our schedule, she frequently checked in to see our progress, and sent us a lot of articles to help us out. Although my situation was a little different than the norm, a tiny baby, paired with Raynauds syndrome, but Ali knew the answers, and what she didn’t know, she went the extra mile and found out the answers. I am now pain free when breast feeding, and I can enjoy the bond of breastfeeding my baby rather than fearing the pain. Thank you Ali!!!
- Portia Davenport
Ali's hello breastfeeding class is wonderful! I was able to take the class virtually and learned so much. Thankful to have Ali as a resource on this journey of motherhood. Thank you Ali!
- Kylie Grace Davis
Ali is so knowledgeable and helpful! She came to our home and helped me with techniques for better positioning for me and babe when we had a few hiccups in our breastfeeding journey. But she didn’t stop there, she continually followed up and checked in to make sure we were still thriving. She also helped with ways to ease our little one into using a bottle for when I had to go back to work. Her calming reassurance was everything this stressed out Mama needed!
- Merrill Hunt
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