Rose Duffy, OTR/L, IBCLC – Founder

About

After having my son in 2021, during the pandemic, I faced my own struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety. It didn’t help that the grief of losing my mom was bubbling over. When my son was just 13 weeks old, I reached a breaking point, and my aunt came to my rescue. She didn’t do anything complicated—she just mothered me. I held my baby, and she held me, helping me foster a sense of self-confidence and newfound identity as a parent.

At Rose Duffy Lactation PLLC, we want to help you foster your self efficacy as a parent. Just like my aunt did for me, sometimes it takes someone to hold space for you—so you can find your strength, your confidence, and your own way forward.

In terms of clinical experience, I have over ten years working as an occupational therapist (OT). My experience as an OT included supporting adults who had complex medical conditions – whether that be physical or mental in nature. I spent many of those client interactions with those living with terminal illness or nearing end-of-life. Currently I am a pediatric OT, picking up clients through the Early Intervention Program in Illinois.

I believe birth and death are two sides of the same coin. This unique background allows me to bring a deep compassion and trauma-informed approach to the perinatal world, supporting new families through complex emotions, grief, and major life transitions.

Qualifications and Memberships

• Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist in the State of Illinois with a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
• Board Member of the Northern Illinois Lactation Consultant Association
• CPR Certified from the American Heart Association
• Member of the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association