Andrea Braden, MDIBCLC

OBGYN & Medical Director

Dr. Andrea L. Braden is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, and the Founder & CEO of the lactation innovation company Lybbie. She graduated with a B.S. in Biology from the University of Alabama in 2003 and then attended the University of South Alabama School of Medicine from 2003 – 2007. Dr. Braden then completed residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Connecticut in 2011. Her expertise is in the postpartum period, with a particular emphasis in breastfeeding medicine and perinatal mood disorders. Additionally, she is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Breastfeeding Expert Work Group and a graduate of the inaugural Women’s Wellness through Equality and Leadership (WEL) physician leadership training program. Dr. Braden has been the recipient of multiple research grants to support her work in improving breast pump technology. In 2019, she was awarded an American Medical Association’s Inspiration Award in recognition of her time, wisdom, and support throughout the professional careers of fellow physicians, residents, and students. In 2021, her startup company was selected to participate in Berkeley’s SkyDeck University Innovation Partners Program and Dr. Braden was recognized for winning two pitch competitions. When she is not working, Dr. Braden can be found loving on her husband and 5 adorable children, devouring a good book, playing piano while singing her heart out, volunteering at her children’s school, and exploring the world one exotic destination at a time.