Emily Carter, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and IBCLC

Emily Carter, RDN, IBCLC

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

I'm a registered dietitian and lactation consultant based in Portland, Oregon. I've spent 9 years working alongside OB-GYNs and midwives at a women's health clinic, supporting over 600 families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

My own pregnancies have been wildly different. My first involved gestational diabetes and a 37-week induction. My second was textbook unmedicated. I'm currently navigating my third pregnancy while chasing a toddler and trying to remember where I put my prenatal vitamins.

I built DueDateTool.org because I was tired of seeing expecting parents get generic advice that ignored their actual circumstances. These tools are free. No signup. No data collection. Your information stays on your device.

MS Nutrition Science Oregon State University, 2014
BS Biology University of Oregon, 2012
IBCLC Certification International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, 2018
Perinatal Mental Health Certificate, 2022
Clinical Practice 9+ years at Portland Women's Health Clinic
Families Served 600+ through pregnancy and postpartum

My Approach

I believe in evidence-based care with a human touch. That means using the best available research to inform recommendations, recognizing that every pregnancy is different, validating the emotional experience of pregnancy, and empowering patients with information so they can advocate for themselves.

The articles on this blog are a mix of clinical information and personal stories. Some are written after a long shift at the clinic. Others are written at 2 AM when I can't sleep because my back hurts. They're real, imperfect, and honest.

Personal Life

I'm married to Jake, a high school biology teacher who somehow makes me laugh even when I'm 38 weeks pregnant and miserable. We have two kids: Lily (5) who asks approximately 47 questions per hour, and Noah (2) who is currently obsessed with dinosaurs and throwing food on the floor.

When I'm not at the clinic or writing, I'm probably meal prepping, trying to find a vegetable my children will eat, or hiding in the bathroom with a book and a snack. I drink too much coffee, I swear more than I should, and I genuinely believe that pregnancy and postpartum are hard enough without anyone adding guilt to the mix.

Credentials & Contact

License: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Oregon State Board of Nursing

Additional Training: Lactation consulting (IBCLC), perinatal mental health

Location: Portland, Oregon, USA

Email: [email protected]

Note: I cannot provide personalized medical advice via email. For medical emergencies, call 911. For personalized medical guidance, please consult your own healthcare provider.

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