GOLD Speakers

Stephanie Wong, MOT, OTR/L, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC

• Speaker Type: Infant Development and Breastfeeding: The Body–Brain Connection Lecture Pack
• Country: United States of America

Biography:

Stephanie is a certified neonatal occupational therapist and internationally board-certified lactation consultant. Stephanie is a wife to her husband of eight years (they've been together since 2009!) and a first-time mom to their curious and very energetic 2½-year-old son.

Since 2018, Stephanie has been honored to work with babies and their families in the NICU, supporting early development and nurturing the parent-infant bond. Her passion for lactation support began with her own experience as a new mom. Stephanie's son was born with a tongue and lip tie along with body tension that made the start of their breastfeeding journey incredibly challenging. After his release procedure, Stephanie leaned into her training in infant bodywork and massage to support his healing — and through that experience, she realized just how critical it is to prepare the body before a release, not just after.

That insight sparked a deeper commitment in Stephanie to learn more, and now she's here to help other families navigate similar challenges with knowledge, confidence, and compassion. Whether you're preparing for a release, recovering from one, or just trying to make feeding feel more connected and less stressful, Stephanie is here to support moms and their babies every step of the way.