Authors

Alyssa is the mom of 6 formerly breastfed children. With 20+ years of experience, including two decades as a La Leche League Leader, she’s passionate about helping moms feel confident and supported in their breastfeeding journey. She now calls Arkansas home, where she enjoys biking, gardening & exploring the Ozarks with her family.

Theresa is a mom of three living in a charmingly spooky town in Massachusetts. She began her journey studying meteorology, once dreaming of a future on the news, but quickly found herself drawn to nutrition and healthy eating. Her interest in lactation developed during her first job as a dietitian. When she’s not helping families, she loves spending time at the ocean—but not if she has to get on an airplane!

Dr. Ashleigh Bouchelion is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with extensive clinical experience in women’s health across the reproductive lifespan. She brings a strong background in evidence-based medicine, patient advocacy, and clinical leadership to her role on the Aeroflow Breastpumps Medical Advisory Board.

Dr. Bouchelion is passionate about improving access to high-quality maternal health resources, supporting postpartum patients, and ensuring that medical products and services align with real-world clinical needs. Her perspective as a practicing physician allows her to bridge the gap between clinical care and innovative healthcare delivery.

Dr. Rashim Gupta is a board-certified endocrinologist at MettaH and serves as Medical Director for North Carolina's managed Medicaid plan, where she champions healthcare equity for the state's most vulnerable populations. Dr. Gupta completed her internal medicine/pediatrics residency at Baystate Medical Center in western Massachusetts, followed by an endocrinology fellowship at Henry Ford Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. 

As a clinician, Dr. Gupta is passionate about empowering patients with the tools and knowledge to effectively manage chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. She takes an innovative, collaborative approach to care—partnering with community food resources, digital health platforms, and interdisciplinary teams to address the social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes. 

In her role as Medical Director, she bridges clinical expertise with population health strategy to improve care delivery and health outcomes for underserved communities. She is committed to transforming healthcare systems to be more accessible, equitable, and responsive to patient needs.

Bianca Balogh, RN, IBCLC, is the Social Media Content Coordinator at Aeroflow Breastpumps. A mom of two breastfed boys, Bianca first became interested in helping moms breastfeed after working in in-home postpartum care and realizing how many moms have goals to breastfeed but give up quickly without support. Bianca specializes in multiples, NICU babies, and pumping after loss.

Jacque is a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with extensive experience supporting breastfeeding families across a variety of settings—including hospital, WIC programs, and private practice. As a mom of four, Jacque brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work, offering compassionate, individualized guidance to help families meet their feeding goals.

Throughout her career, she has developed educational programs on lactation, birth, and newborn care, empowering parents with the knowledge and confidence they need as they enter parenthood. Jacque is especially passionate about improving the pumping experience—making it more effective, comfortable, and sustainable for today’s busy families.

Dr. Caitlyn Tivy is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in pelvic health for people of all ages and genders. She has completed advanced training in women’s health and the pre- and postpartum periods, and she writes extensively on pelvic and women’s health topics.

Kay Rybiski, BSN, RN, IBCLC, is a lactation consultant and registered nurse located in Texas. She specializes in pre-frenectomy assessments and preparation, breast refusal, and insufficient glandular tissue. Originally a journalist, Kay found her interest in lactation during her experiences as a nurse in the newborn nursery. Kay enjoys baseball, gardening, reading, and spoiling her grandchildren.

Allison Walsh, IBCLC, LCCE, FACCE is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and doula in private practice in New York. She is a founder of the Lactation Learning Collective which mentors IBCLC candidates, co-director of the NYC Lamaze Childbirth Educator Program, a La Leche League Leader, and a delegate to the United States Breastfeeding Committee. She has served in various leadership roles including President of Lamaze International and member of the Board of Directors of Haven Midwifery Collective. Allison is a graduate of Syracuse University and mother of three formerly breastfed children. 

Alesha Simuel is a Registered Nurse who works in the labor & delivery setting. She also has experience in obstetrics & lactation, and serves as a postpartum support coordinator in multiple North Carolina counties with Postpartum Support International (PSI). As a mother herself, Alesha works to support her community by being a resource to any woman at risk for or experiencing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.