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Milkalicious is creating a new retail concept for breastfeeding. Founded in 2008 by Jennifer Ritchie, a full-time working mom and wife, Milkalicious is a business created by her personal cause to provide community-based, long-term support for breastfeeding mothers. Through her own experiences, Jennifer saw the need for a more personalized approach to educating and supporting new mothers about breastfeeding, as well as incorporating it in their return to the workplace. Jennifer works tirelessly to increase our National long-term breastfeeding rates by offering breastfeeding support to new mothers via one-on-one appointments, blogs, and magazine columns. Jennifer received her training through UCSD, and is currently the President of the Orange County Breastfeeding Coalition. She is married and has two children ages 1 and 4. (and yes, she is still breastfeeding). Jennifer Ritchie’s enthusiastic and friendly manner sets the tone for the customer experience at Milkalicious and the model for empowering moms of the 21st century.

 

Jennifer Ritchie

Jennifer Ritchie
President of Milkalicious

Milkalicious offers one-on-one Lactation appointments to breastfeeding mothers in the privacy of their own home or in-store. Milkalicious also offers classes, free workshops, and has a retail area where you can find everything from BPA free bottles to stylish nursing bras. Milkalicious is open 7 days a week, and offers after-hours support. Tel: (949) 831-MILK
International Breastfeeding Symbol

Mission Statement

Milkalicious was founded in 2008 with
the ambitious goal of providing
community-based, long-term support
for breastfeeding mothers.

The business takes a hip approach to
the most natural and organic method
of caring and feeding babies. In a fun
and personal boutique experience, Milkalicious is offering education, products and social events that
empower the modern mom.

The vision is to bring breastfeeding
into the same level of awareness as organics and natural health, and
that Milkalicious is The Brand
for Breastfeeding.

Milkalicious Staff

Jennifer Ritchie, IBCLC
President
International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant
jen@milkalicious.org

Sharon “Sam” Randlett Major
BS, RN, IBCLC
International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant
sam@milkalicious.org

Adeline Justeson, RN, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant / Certified CPR Instructor
adeline@milkalicious.org

Anna Swan-Honaker, CLEC, CNA
Certified Lactation Educator Counselor
Educational Coordinator-Milkalicious
866-979-MILK
anna@milkalicious.org

Heather Borsuk, CLEC
Certified Lactation Educator Counselor
heather@milkalicious.org

Anna Gardner, CLEC
Certified Lactation Educator Counselor
agardner@milkalicious.org

Jill Wyatt
Corporate Lactation Manager
jill@milkalicious.org

Worry-free Shopping

Visit Us

27111 Aliso Creek Rd. Ste 195
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(At the corner of Journey & Aliso Creek)

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Hours

Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

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Directions from the 73 Toll Road:
From the 73 North, exit at Aliso Creek and make a left. Make a right onto Journey, and a right at the first driveway. We will be the second business on the left hand side.
From the 73 South, exit at Aliso Creek and make a right. Make a right onto Journey, and a right at the first driveway. We will be the second business on the left hand side.
Directions from the 5 Freeway:
From the 5 North, exit Oso Parkway, and make a left. Drive approximately 2 miles, until you hit Aliso Creek, and make a left onto Aliso Creek. Make a right onto Journey, and a right at the first driveway. We will be the second business on the left hand side.
From the 5 South, exit Oso Parkway, and make a right. Drive approximately 2 miles, until you hit Aliso Creek, and make a left onto Aliso Creek. Make a right onto Journey, and a right at the first driveway. We will be the second business on the left hand side.

Milkalicious Media

 

Read about Milkalicious in OC Family Magazine
Tiny Oranges
Milkalicious Resource on The Bump

Graphic Design USA Award

The Milkalicious identity was recognized
for its design excellence in 2009 by
Graphic Design USA

Orange County Parenting Magazine
OC Parenting Question
Read about Milkalicious on Yelp
OC Parenting Answer
Testimonials
Testimonial 1 - Nursing with Twins

The Milkalicious staff has been a huge blessing in my life since I gave birth to my twins 2 1/2 weeks ago! My babies were late term preemies, thus having some feeding issues. A Milkalicious Lactation Consultant came to my house, armed with everything I needed to successfully nurse and pump. She spent all the time needed to get me settled with both babies, never once making me feel rushed. I later visited the boutique for another consult and a before/after nursing weight check. When we discovered Max wasn't getting enough, she set me up with a Supplemental Nursing System & helped me get him going again. I am now exclusively nursing both Max & Mercy and I really owe it to the wonderful ladies of Milkalicious. In addition, Gina has been a huge help to me in selecting nursing products from the great selection of bras, clothing, belly wraps, carriers, blankets, body care and nursing supplies the boutique stocks. My 2 and 6 year old daughters also really enjoy the playroom every time we visit. I intend to visit often just for support and a change of "place" for all my kids! Thank you so much ladies, I wouldn't be using my nursing "superpower" without you!!

— Tiffany M.

Superpowered Nursing Mom of 4!
San Clemente, CA

Testimonial 2 - Support for a New Mom

Hi Jen,
I came in this week and purchased a Pump in Style and I was the lady who did not even own a nursing bra. I wanted to let you know how very grateful I am for all of your help. I truly thought that my return to work meant the end of my nursing days.

I was feeling a lot of pressure from my family to stop nursing and I had no clue how to have a life and nurse at the same time. The supplies you sold me are great but beyond that, it felt great to talk to someone who understood how stressed I was.

I feel overjoyed about nursing now and I am super relaxed. My milk volume has actually gone up by just having a more positive outlook. Your boutique is so much more than that. You have taken a Mom, who was frankly, pretty depressed and caused her entire outlook change. My Baby, Husband and I thank you so much! You and your shop are making a HUGE difference.

Thank you,
Now proud nursing Mom of 3 Month old Noah Ryan
— Amber P.

Testimonial 3 - Nursing after a Breast Augmentation

After having a breast augmentation, I was extremely concerned about being able to breastfeed
my baby (despite being told by my surgeon that it should not be an issue.) I spent a lot of time researching potential problems, but nothing compared to the support and education that I received from the staff at Milkalicious. I did have significant difficulty with milk production as well as latching in the first weeks following his birth, and without the help from Jen Ritchie, would not have been able to continue breastfeeding. Always providing a solution to every question, not only was Jen was extremely supportive and helpful, she was the calming force in a sleep deprived mother. I felt invigorated and inspired after every appointment, and renewed to feed my baby. (And, I now have a freezer full of pumped milk to show for all of my hard work and dedication that would not have otherwise been possible without Jen!!)

The Milkalicious staff makes you feel not only respected as a woman, but treats every one of their customers as a friend. It has been a pleasure spending time with them in one of the most special times of life.

— Lindsey

Testimonial 4 - A Million Thanks!!

Thank you so much for helping me and listening to all my concerns and answering my endless questions. I know I wouldn't have been able to get this far without you! Truly!!

It's so true what you said.. how you feel you can feed a village! And it's the best feeling.
I am so thankful I can continue breastfeeding!
Thanks again! ...the next hurdle will be pumping at work, but I feel much more confident
and calm about it now.

— Renee C.

Testimonial 5 - Changing Our Lives

Dear Jennifer,

I just wanted to personally thank you from the bottom of my heart for changing our lives. Literally.

The day before I met with you, I was in tears all afternoon. She was having such a hard time nursing and was so miserable. It was all just so overwhelming and stressful. I felt helpless. I didn't know what the problem was...Was she getting enough? Was it her reflux? Did she have a milk protein allergy? It was almost too much to take on. It frustrated me that I couldn't tell what was wrong and why we were having these nursing issues. If this was 3 years ago when I had my first daughter, I don't know who I would have called for help. I was so grateful you and Milkalicious were there for me this time around.

After one meeting with you, I had an action plan, and that alone made me feel better.

Thanks again. Hallelujah Jennifer, you are amazing!!!

Warm regards,
Jennifer

— Jennifer S.

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27111 Aliso Creek Rd. Ste. 195
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Tel: 949-831-MILK
email: info@milkalicious.org

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