About Michelle Hottya, IBCLC, RLC, PMH-C

Michelle is an IBCLC in private practice and has been serving the families of the Phoenix, AZ metro area for the last thirteen years. She is also certified as a Perinatal Mental Health Counselor (Affiliate) with Postpartum Support International. Michelle has been working with pregnant and postpartum families since 2006, starting as a doula, birth assistant, and Breastfeeding Counselor with Breastfeeding USA. Michelle is currently Treasurer of the Central Arizona Lactation Consultant Association, has served on the board of Postpartum Support International – Arizona Chapter, and was former President of the Arizona Birth Network. She is a passionate advocate for the rights of pregnant and breastfeeding parents, notably as a member of the grassroots committee who successfully lobbied for the passage of the Arizona Breastfeeding Protection Act (A.R.S. 41-1443 and 13-1402). Michelle has chaired several Big Latch-On events and the Arizona Nationwide Nurse-In.