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.[1][2] She received her BSN from DePaul University and a Masters in Health Care Management from Webster University. A Registered Nurse, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, ASPO Certified Lamaze Instructor and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Shelly has over 25 years experience in women 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.[3] [4] 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.[5] Shelly is an active member of the Lactation Consultant Association of Greater Washington.[6]

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  1. ^ Shaver, Katherine (2008-04-27). D.C.'s 'Breast Whisperer' page C01. The Washington Post. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
  2. ^ Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington. The Nest Baby. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
  3. ^ Shaver, Katherine (2008-04-27). D.C.'s 'Breast Whisperer' page C01. The Washington Post. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
  4. ^ Stockton, Jessica (2007-03-11). A Right for Mom's and Babies page B08. The Washington Post. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
  5. ^ "Pat Shelly on Breastfeeding on Fox and Friends". YouTube (2008-05-03).
  6. ^ LCAGW General Membership March 2003 Minutes. Lactation Consultant Association of Greater Washington. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.

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