{"id":926,"date":"2026-02-20T10:19:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/about-me\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:38:17","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section marie_team2\" id=\"marie_light_background\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_0 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Portraet-Rahel-Ineichen-e1759603703135.jpg\" alt=\"Rahel Ineichen\" width=\"700\" height=\"1216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Portraet-Rahel-Ineichen-e1759603703135.jpg 700w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Portraet-Rahel-Ineichen-e1759603703135-173x300.jpg 173w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Portraet-Rahel-Ineichen-e1759603703135-589x1024.jpg 589w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Portraet-Rahel-Ineichen-e1759603703135-622x1080.jpg 622w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" class=\"wp-image-495\" title=\"Portr\u00e4t Rahel Ineichen\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Rahel Ineichen<\/h3><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Registered Nurse HF &amp; IBCLC Lactation Consultant<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_0 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_0 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>my calling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>By your side with calm and expertise<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>It brings me great joy, time and again, to support families during such a special phase of life. With trust, individuality, and warmth, I support parents in the early days with their baby on everything to do with breastfeeding. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Breastfeeding is so much more than nutrition. It\u2019s connection, regulation, closeness\u2014and yes, sometimes it really is a challenge. <strong>Breastfeeding is like dancing<\/strong>, <em>some are natural dancers and simply start together, and very often there are breastfeeding pairs who need guidance and support.<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This is exactly where I come in:<br data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1025\">with expertise, experience, and a calm eye for what\u2019s happening between the lines. My support can be helpful throughout the entire breastfeeding journey, right up to weaning. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/kontakt\/\">Request a consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section marie_team2\" id=\"marie_light_background\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_1 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_1 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Journey to independence<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>My professional path<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_2 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_2 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1357\">In 2006, I successfully completed my training as a Registered Nurse HF. While working on a postnatal ward, I had the opportunity to support many families in the first days after birth. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1583\">In 2017, I completed the additional qualification to become an internationally recognized IBCLC lactation consultant. This training clearly set my professional focus on breastfeeding support and complex breastfeeding challenges. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1694\">Since then, I\u2019ve continued my education so I can support families in a well-founded, evidence-based way. I look forward to getting to know you and your baby and supporting you for part of your journey. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sleeping-baby-mothers-arms-scaled.jpg\" title=\"Sleeping Baby in Mothers Arms\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sleeping-baby-mothers-arms-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sleeping-baby-mothers-arms-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sleeping-baby-mothers-arms-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sleeping-baby-mothers-arms-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-686\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section marie_team2\" id=\"marie_light_background\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/postnatal-period-with-mother-child-scaled.jpg\" title=\"postnatal-period-with-mother-child\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/postnatal-period-with-mother-child-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/postnatal-period-with-mother-child-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/postnatal-period-with-mother-child-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/postnatal-period-with-mother-child-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-683\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_3 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_3 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>My specialization<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Tongue tie<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1860\">In my work, I\u2019ve repeatedly seen how much an undiagnosed tongue-tie can make breastfeeding harder.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1976\">That\u2019s why, in recent years, I\u2019ve undertaken extensive training in oral restrictions and tongue-tie.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1976\">\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2000\">I support families:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2160\">\n<li data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2026\">\n<p data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2026\">with assessment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2078\">\n<p data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2078\">with preparing for a possible treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2099\">\n<p data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2099\">with follow-up care<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2160\">\n<p data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2160\">in close collaboration with specialized professionals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2232\">Breastfeeding shouldn\u2019t feel persistently painful or overwhelming.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section ingrid_dark_background\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center-tablet et_pb_text_align_center-phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>My approach<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2403\">Every family brings their own story. What matters to me is that you feel seen and taken seriously\u2014without pressure and without judgment. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2504\">I work in a well-founded, transparent, and clear way. And at the same time, support can be gentle. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2619\">My goal is to give you confidence so you can go your own way in parenthood with self-determination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--a93bd5f4-85ca-4af8-aab9-5954042d5969_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-button--a93bd5f4-85ca-4af8-aab9-5954042d5969\" href=\"\">Contact Rahel<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row marie_toggle\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>professional associations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"underline-magical\">I\u2019m a member of...<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These associations stand for quality, continuing education, and professional ethical standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_0 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">SBK - Swiss Professional Association of Nurses<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>The Swiss Professional Association of Nurses (SBK) is the professional association for qualified nursing professionals working in a range of fields and roles. Together with its members, the SBK represents their interests.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_1 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">BSS - Professional Association of Swiss Lactation Consultants<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>The Professional Association of Swiss Lactation Consultants (BSS) aims to bring together lactation consultants in Switzerland to protect and promote their professional, social, and economic interests, and to ensure quality assurance within the profession. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_2 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Curacasa - Professional Association of Self-Employed Nursing in Switzerland<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>curacasa is the professional association of self-employed registered nurses in Switzerland. It was founded on the initiative of the SBK and acts to represent the interests of self-employed professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-matvalina-12169657-scaled.jpg\" title=\"pexels-matvalina-12169657\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-matvalina-12169657-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-matvalina-12169657-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-matvalina-12169657-980x1470.jpg 980w, https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-matvalina-12169657-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1707px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-677\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-926","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=926"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/926\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":984,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/926\/revisions\/984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rahel-ineichen.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}