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About Thelma Tun-Thein
Example bio: Thelma is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) based in Arlington, VA, offering virtual consults nationwide. With experience spanning clinical, community, academic, private practice, and international settings, she brings a holistic, individualized lens to lactation and nutrition care. Thelma supports the full feeding journey — from prenatal education to weaning — including NICU graduates, preterm infants, tongue-tie care, and relactation. She also offers mentorship for aspiring IBCLCs.
Thelma Tun-Thein works with breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and co-nursing families — including transgender and non-binary parents. Every family deserves evidence-based care without judgement.
Credentials & training
How I work
No shame, no pressure, no one-size-fits-all scripts. Every consult starts with your story and ends with a written plan you can actually follow — with a follow-up check-in built in. Example copy — replace with your own approach.
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