03/02/2026
Let's welcome one of our own at The Haven Wellness. Amy Sickels, IBCLC is the owner of Fort Wayne Doulas & Lacation.
"This work is the beautiful culmination of moments, both small and brave, that revealed my purpose and brought me here. It started as a heart for postpartum support that provided an opportunity to sit with mothers in the stillness and newness of motherhood. To give witness to the fragile moments. The late-night tears. The doubt that creeps in between feedings. The way feeding a baby can feel both sacred and impossibly heavy.
In those spaces, I learned that support is not about fixing or directing, but about presence. About listening deeply, asking thoughtful questions, and gently uncovering what may be contributing beneath the surface. I saw how quickly confidence can erode when a mother feels unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed by challenges that are often complex and rarely isolated.
Lactation work became the natural extension of that calling. I approach lactation support as a collaborative process of investigating root causes and connecting families with the resources and referrals they need to feel supported beyond our time together. To meet families where they are, honor their stories, and build a feeding plan that reflects the whole picture. Becoming an IBCLC allows me, in many cases, to provide this care through insurance coverage, helping make compassionate, skilled support more accessible to families when they need it most."
