MIDWIFE

Alicja Pawlak

Alicja is a midwife and Certified Lactation Adviser (CDL) that has recently moved from Poland to Iceland. She will teach a course about breastfeeding and taking care of the newborn baby in Polish at the Reykjavik Birth Center. She is also currently working towards taking her international Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) exam which will allow her to provide lactation support in Polish and English. Alicja is also studying Icelandic as well as working at Landspitali University hospital.

Alicja graduated from the Jagiellonian University in Poland with a master's degree. In Poland, she worked in a maternity and neonatal ward, in a birthing school and in a lactation clinic. During this time, she gained experience in the field of breastfeeding, providing care for women postpartum, as well a providing care for newborn and premature babies. Her teaching is evidence based with an emphasis on providing practical advice to strengthen the competencies of women in preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding and caring for their child. She values a holistic approach to providing healthcare and education to new families.

“I have always been intrigued and curious about nature, I was fascinated by its complex order and beauty. When I started learning obstetrics, I noticed a connection between pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood and the natural world. While working and gaining experience, I understood that pregnancy, physiological childbirth and breastfeeding are something very close to nature, therefore this field of science is extremely fascinating for me.

With each new month, I love what I do more and more, because as I experience and expand my knowledge, I understand and feel more and more.

My favorite area of ​​obstetrics is lactation counseling. I was lucky to learn from amazing midwives who are still a source of inspiration for me.

My beloved quote reads: "Nothing fits a hand so perfectly, feels as good to the touch and is as protective as a child's hand."

Gregory David Roberts, Shantaram”