Meet
Margaret
Margaret Saltysiak brings nearly two decades of maternal and child health expertise, shaped by advanced education and personal experience. Her journey began with the birth of her son Everett, who was critically ill. Determined to provide life-saving breast milk, she became deeply invested in supporting breastfeeding mothers.
Margaret founded a mother-to-mother support group to fill the gap in resources she noticed in her community, offering education, encouragement, and a space for mothers to become the heroes of their breastfeeding journeys.
Professionally, Margaret has worked in hospitals, public health, private practice, and advocacy through task forces. As an instructor at the University of California, San Diego, she helps shape future lactation consultants. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, ensuring her services and teachings are grounded in research and contribute to the evolving field of lactation.
Above all, Margaret is dedicated to helping mothers achieve their feeding goals. Whether through exclusive breastfeeding or a blended approach, her honest and practical methods offer guidance and support, empowering mothers to navigate the beautiful journey of nurturing new life.
Margaret Saltysiak, MPH, DrPH(c), IBCLC, CHES
Meet
Stacey
Stacey Bextel is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a wealth of experience in mother-baby care, education, and wound care. Her diverse nursing background and passion for maternal and child health uniquely position her to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to families.
Born and raised in the northwest suburbs, Stacey now resides in the western suburbs with her family. As a mother of two, she understands firsthand the challenges and rewards of breastfeeding. Her personal experiences have deepened her commitment to ensuring families receive the support they need during their feeding journeys.
Stacey’s goal is to provide both clinical expertise and emotional encouragement, empowering families to achieve their feeding goals, whatever form those may take. She believes that the right support can transform a challenging experience into a rewarding one, and she is dedicated to guiding parents with care, knowledge, and understanding.
Stacey Bextel, RN, IBCLC