Mission Statement

At The Lactation Haven, our mission is to empower and support families through their breastfeeding journey. We provide compassionate, personalized lactation consulting services to support mom and baby to overcome challenges, build confidence and create positive, nourishing experiences. Our goal is to foster a supportive environment where families feel heard, informed and empowered to thrive.

  • Janine Forstie

    BSN, IBCLC

    Janine was born into a large, loving family where she learned early on the value of support and resilience. Born with a cleft lip and palate, she faced challenges from the start, but her determination to overcome adversity became a guiding factor in her life. Her loving family and experiences played a pivotal role in her journey and motivated her to pursue a career as a registered nurse.

    Janine has worked as a bedside nurse for 10+ years in a variety of specialties; including Pediatric ICU, PCCU, Cardiac unit, and Post-Partum unit. Her personal experiences of working with mother/baby dyads and experiencing breastfeeding challenges with her first-born, fueled her passion to specialize as a lactation consultant and supporting mamas through their journeys.

    Janine and her husband, along with their 4 beautiful children, live near Cave Creek, AZ. They love to enjoy the wonders the outdoors offer with hiking, camping and gardening.