About Blyssful Rivers
Flowing with you, every step of the way.
At Blyssful Rivers, we believe that every lactation journey is as unique and beautiful as a flowing river—shaped by experience, circumstance, and love. We exist to support birthing individuals and families with compassionate, evidence-based lactation care that meets you where you are and honors your unique path.
Whether you're nursing, pumping, combo feeding, or simply exploring your options, our mission is to walk beside you—offering expert support, real encouragement, and an inclusive space where you feel safe, seen, and heard.
Our Founder
Meet Candice Simmons
Founder of Blyssful Rivers LLC | Pediatric Nurse | Lactation Advocate | Mom of Four
Candice Simmons is a passionate pediatric nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and the heart behind Blyssful Rivers LLC. Her journey into nursing began at just 19, during the transformative experience of becoming a mother herself. It was the kindness and encouragement of the nurses who supported her that sparked a lifelong calling to care for others.
Candice’s dedication to lactation advocacy was born from a deeply personal moment—watching her sister struggle to find a safe and dignified place to pump, often resorting to restroom stalls. That experience ignited a mission: to ensure no birthing individual has to navigate their feeding journey without proper support.
Throughout her career, Candice has gone above and beyond to serve her community. From volunteering at WIC offices to leading community lactation support groups and conducting home visits, she has made it her purpose to uplift families, one feed at a time.
As a mother of four, Candice understands the real joys and real challenges that come with parenting and breastfeeding. She brings this lived experience into every consultation, group session, and conversation—ensuring each person feels seen, heard, and supported.
With Blyssful Rivers, Candice is building more than a business—she’s cultivating a movement of compassionate, inclusive, and culturally aware lactation care. Her vision is simple but powerful: no one should feel alone on their feeding journey.
Our Founder
Meet Candice Simmons
Founder of Blyssful Rivers LLC | Pediatric Nurse | Lactation Advocate | Mom of Four
Candice Simmons is a passionate pediatric nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and the heart behind Blyssful Rivers LLC. Her journey into nursing began at just 19, during the transformative experience of becoming a mother herself. It was the kindness and encouragement of the nurses who supported her that sparked a lifelong calling to care for others.
Candice’s dedication to lactation advocacy was born from a deeply personal moment—watching her sister struggle to find a safe and dignified place to pump, often resorting to restroom stalls. That experience ignited a mission: to ensure no birthing individual has to navigate their feeding journey without proper support.
Throughout her career, Candice has gone above and beyond to serve her community. From volunteering at WIC offices to leading community lactation support groups and conducting home visits, she has made it her purpose to uplift families, one feed at a time.
As a mother of four, Candice understands the real joys and real challenges that come with parenting and breastfeeding. She brings this lived experience into every consultation, group session, and conversation—ensuring each person feels seen, heard, and supported.
With Blyssful Rivers, Candice is building more than a business—she’s cultivating a movement of compassionate, inclusive, and culturally aware lactation care. Her vision is simple but powerful: no one should feel alone on their feeding journey.
Our Founder
Meet Candice Simmons
Founder of Blyssful Rivers LLC | Pediatric Nurse | Lactation Advocate | Mom of Four
Candice Simmons is a passionate pediatric nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and the heart behind Blyssful Rivers LLC. Her journey into nursing began at just 19, during the transformative experience of becoming a mother herself. It was the kindness and encouragement of the nurses who supported her that sparked a lifelong calling to care for others.
Candice’s dedication to lactation advocacy was born from a deeply personal moment—watching her sister struggle to find a safe and dignified place to pump, often resorting to restroom stalls. That experience ignited a mission: to ensure no birthing individual has to navigate their feeding journey without proper support.
Throughout her career, Candice has gone above and beyond to serve her community. From volunteering at WIC offices to leading community lactation support groups and conducting home visits, she has made it her purpose to uplift families, one feed at a time.
As a mother of four, Candice understands the real joys and real challenges that come with parenting and breastfeeding. She brings this lived experience into every consultation, group session, and conversation—ensuring each person feels seen, heard, and supported.
With Blyssful Rivers, Candice is building more than a business—she’s cultivating a movement of compassionate, inclusive, and culturally aware lactation care. Her vision is simple but powerful: no one should feel alone on their feeding journey.
"Lactation journeys are like rivers... each one flows differently."
