Joanne Gagnon

Made of Gold Lactation has been a vision close to my heart for many years. My passion for supporting mothers comes not only from my professional experience, but from my own journey through motherhood and the challenges I faced along the way.

After experiencing postpartum depression, triple feeding, milk intolerance, mastitis, breastfeeding grief, and a deep sense of feeling unsupported, I learned firsthand how isolating and overwhelming the postpartum experience can be. Later, after navigating medical trauma, I experienced the impact trauma can have on the body, mind, and nervous system — including losing memories of significant portions of my young children's early years. Those experiences shaped the way I see motherhood, healing, and the importance of compassionate support.

I understand that trauma affects everyone differently, and I believe that every mother deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. Made of Gold Lactation was created from the belief that mothers should not have to navigate feeding challenges, postpartum struggles, or the transition into motherhood alone. I provide evidence-based lactation care with a trauma-informed approach, honoring each mother's story, goals, and unique journey.