Angela Vaden-Cruice

Angela Vaden-Cruice is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) based in Lapeer, Michigan. Angela has been working with moms and babies for over 20 years. Angela became a doula in 2005 and in 2010 she graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She decided to move on to nursing school from there and graduated from Baker College in 2012. She worked in the Birthing Center at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital as a postpartum nurse for 12 years. Her love and passion for helping new moms led her to begin the process of becoming a lactation consultant in 2020. 

In 2024, Angela left the hospital setting to pursue her dream as a private practice lactation consultant and she opened The Nesting Spot LLC in April 2024. Angela is very involved in her community and runs many community offerings, including free Mommy Meetups twice a month, New Mom workshops and Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes. She is also involved in many local organizations including MALC (Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants) and MIBFN (Michigan Breastfeeding Network). 

As a mom of 5, Angela has the personal experience of motherhood and difficulties breastfeeding. Angela is passionate about her work and believes that breastfeeding is a personal choice that requires patience, support and guidance. Whether it’s latching issues, low supply, returning to work or weaning, Angela can be the support and guidance that you need. She is here to help you feel informed and knowledgeable about your decision to breastfeed and will support you throughout your journey!

I love being able to witness the growth that both mothers and babies have throughout their breastfeeding journey. This is more than a job to me, it is my life. Mothers do not have to struggle alone- I am here to help!