Leanne Rzepa

RN BN IBCLC - Calgary, Alberta

Owner and Founder of Nourish Lactation Consulting

Leanne has been supporting breastfeeding mothers for over 24 years. 

Leanne graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 2000. She began her career as a postpartum nurse at the Rockyview General Hospital and quickly developed a passion for breastfeeding support. After having significant breastfeeding challenges of her own with her first two daughters, she decided to focus on lactation support and studied to become an IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant). 

Nourish Lactation Consulting opened in 2007 while Leanne continued to work within the hospital and clinic settings while raising 3 daughters, Kayla, Alyssa, & Maya.

Over the years, Nourish has expanded its services to provide a breast pump rental program, an online shop store, monthly workshops, and numerous community partnerships including West Coast Kids and the Tsuut’ina Nation.

Leanne has appeared on Global News Calgary to talk about World Breastfeeding Week and her passion Project-Project Angel Pump which provides subsidized hospital-grade breast pumps to women in need. Leanne has also been interviewed by CTV and Today’s Parent Magazine.