Kathleen Howard, MSN, CPNP, AE-C, CLC

Kathleen has almost 20 years of experience in Pediatric Healthcare. After receiving her degrees in Biological Sciences and Nursing from UMBC and UMAB in 1996, she began her career as a Pediatric Nurse at University of Maryland Medical System serving as a Charge Nurse and Pediatric Arrest team member for both the Inpatient Pediatric Unit and Pediatric Emergency Department. In 2001, Kathleen received her degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Nursing with a Master of Science in Advanced Pediatric Nursing Practice. She is board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and she is currently a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners..

Kathleen has recently move to Cody, Wyoming however she will be continuing TLC Pediatrics Lactation Services! She will be available for appointments online in our Pediatric office for Lactation services. Kathleen is a IBCLC. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants(IBCLCs) are trained to international standards in supporting mothers and babies in their breastfeeding journey. They have extensive knowledge of all areas related to lactation and are qualified to help with both simple and more challenging breastfeeding issues.

Certification as an IBCLC protects the public by identifying qualified lactation consultants, increasing patient confidence, and helping to sustain a maternal-child health team that delivers evidence-based care for new families.