Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me in Yakima, WA

Sherilyn Johnson has always had a special love for babies. Growing up in Alaska with six siblings, she learned the importance of family and caregiving from an early age. After marrying her husband, she earned her nursing degree and began her journey in Maternal Child Health in 1985. Together, they raised five children and now feel blessed to have 9 grandchildren. In 2003, Sherilyn became a Lactation Specialist at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. By 2006, she became an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). With experience in labor and delivery, mother-baby care, and lactation support, Sherilyn has dedicated her career to helping mothers and babies thrive. She has also shared her knowledge as a guest lecturer on lactation at WSU and has led mother-baby support groups. In 2014, Sherilyn and her family moved to central Washington. Seeing a need for more lactation support in her community, she fulfilled her life long dream and opened a private practice breastfeeding clinic. Cuddles and Cream Lactation was born in July, 2019. Sherilyn values continuing education and attended the Master IBCLC Course in 2020 and 2022. She collaborates with family practice providers, pediatric dentists, pediatricians, pediatric bodyworkers OBGYN’s and many others to provide comprehensive care for breastfeeding families. Sherilyn is passionate about supporting mothers and babies. If you’re looking for a lactation consultant who is dedicated to helping moms survive the early days of breastfeeding, Cuddles and Cream Lactation is the place for you.

Hey! My name is Erika. I live in beautiful Eastern Washington with my husband and 2 children. After a difficult experience breastfeeding my first child, I decided to embark on the long process to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I currently work with feeding challenges both in hospital with newborns, in an outpatient clinic helping babies up to 3 weeks and also do in home or virtual visits for the entirety of your breastfeeding journey. I have taken courses to be certified in oral tethers (tongue/lip ties), difficult latch, bottle refusal, and infant weight issues. I am here to help encourage and support you during the transition to breastfeeding your new baby. We contract with The Lactation Network for most insurances.

I help parents take the stress out of infant and toddler sleep. As a member of your team I take a truly holistic approach, considering everything from feeding to family preferences, I will work with you to understand your child's behavior.

Hi! My name is Katie Rhodes. I am an RN and IBCLC (international board certified lactation consultant). I have been an IBCLC for 5 years. Previous to receiving my certification, I was a postpartum nurse for 6 years. I specialize in creating tailor- made feeding plans for the families I work with. Every mother-baby dyad is unique which is why it can be so important to have a lactation consultant that can come up with a feeding plan that works best for you. I strive to meet your goals and am constantly checking in to ensure the plan we develop is working for you. I have much experience in but not limited to, pain with latch, low milk supply, breast refusal, bottle refusal, tongue tie, weaning and so much more. In my spare time I love to be with my daughters.

I am a holistically-minded IBCLC lactation consultant & doula. As an IBCLC I specialize in oral habilitation and tethered oral tissues, as well as assessing low milk supply, and pumping. My primary interests as a doula are home birth and postpartum overnight support. In my practice, I emphasize celebrating matrescence and embracing feminine physiology, autonomy & intuition.

Welcome to Mother Trees. I am a Registered Nurse, Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Pre and Perinatal Psychology Educator and Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapist., located in Issaquah, WA. Birthing a new soul is a sacred rite of passage. In our busy world we have forgotten how to be fully present to receive this gift. Unfortunately, most hospital births feel far from empowering or sacred. Deliveries are often induced, creating a faster paced timeline that can make communication between mom and baby more confusing and difficult. Taking time to slow down and listen deeply to your baby, your partner and yourself can be immensely rewarding. It is not what we normally do, so having a guide is helpful. This is the service I’ve been providing to new parents for more than 30 years. I have worked with thousands of breastfeeding families in hospital and home settings. It brings me great joy to provide support and direction during your transition into parenting.

Treasured Art of Birth is a premier doula agency serving the diverse communities of Western Washington, from Olympia to Everett. Our team of dedicated and compassionate doulas is committed to supporting expecting families and clients trying to conceive through the transformative journey of birth and beyond. Specializing in birth, postpartum, and lactation services, we offer personalized care and guidance to ensure each family's unique needs are met with empathy and expertise. At Treasured Art of Birth, we believe in the power of informed choice, holistic support, and nurturing care to create positive birth experiences and empower families as they welcome their newest members.

My name is Aijanae, the visionary founder of Village to Village Doulas, a premier doula agency renowned for its holistic and compassionate approach to childbirth and postpartum care. My journey into the world of maternal support was deeply personal and transformative. My son, my baby boy Jahsiah was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma just as I had booked my calendar for the year, I was faced the immense challenge of balancing my professional and personal life. This experience underscored the importance of having a trusted support system during life's most vulnerable moments. Leveraging my personal journey, I established Village to Village Doulas to provide unparalleled support to local Doulas and parents navigating the complexities of childbirth and early parenthood.

I wholeheartedly believe that compassionate, judgement-free support in birth, parenting, and life facilitates an empowered perinatal experience. I would be honored to be a part of your journey.

I have been helping families succeed since the birth of my first child, Isaac, in 2000, first as a childbirth educator, then as a La Leche League Leader, then as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. My background is in international environmental policy, but when my kids came along, my heart took me in the direction of the birth and baby world. I truly love helping families come into their own. In my spare time, I knit, sew and garden, volunteer, and work for social justice. I am the proud mom of a Western Washington University senior, a Nova High School junior, and am a graduate of Brown University (BA in environmental studies) and University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy.

I am a certified Postpartum Doula serving Seattle and the surrounding areas. I have been working with families for many years as an early childhood nanny and as a doula, and have helping many families through the ups and downs of these early days. I truly love working with a family to help them feel more confident and capable about the choices they are making. I bring a nonjudgmental listening ear and helping hand, and want the whole family to feel brighter every time I'm there. I offer a sliding scale for solo parents, LGBTQIA+ families, BIPOC families, and low income folks - please reach out if you need some assistance!

I am a full spectrum birthworker with a passion for supporting the BIPGM and 2slgbtqia+ communities. I believe everyone deserves support and offer my services as sliding scale for all those who need it. I specialize in holistic, traditional care that is backed by evidence, bringing head, heart, body, and soul into use when helping support my clients, no matter where in their reproductive process they are.

Ashley brings personal experience and deep compassion to her role, having navigated both the joys and challenges of motherhood with her two daughters. Her background as a medical assistant at the University of Washington, specializing in cardiology, equips her with vital skills like infant and adult CPR, enhancing her ability to support and advocate for her clients. Her journey through motherhood has given her valuable insights into breastfeeding and postpartum mental health. Driven by a genuine love for helping mothers, Ashley offers comprehensive support—mentally, physically, and emotionally—throughout the transition from pregnancy to postpartum. Ashley believes in building meaningful relationships with her clients, ensuring they feel supported long after their immediate needs have been met. 🌟 With her unwavering support, your journey into parenthood will be beautifully guided. Also offers postpartum chef services

As a nurse for 17 years and a lactation consultant (IBCLC) for 6 years, I want to partner with you in your health and breastfeeding journey wherever that will lead you. When you work with me, you work with someone that gets it, has lived it, and understands the stress and demands of motherhood and being a woman. Mental health is the driving force of my practice and it’s in the forefront of my mind as we tackle together the struggles of breastfeeding because at the end of the day, your mental health matters most and fed is best whatever that looks like for you and your family. I’m here to walk you through this journey.

My name is Delanie and I am a certified breastfeeding specialist. I've been in the Navy for 6 years and in February, I will be a Veteran! The navy was wonderful but now I am ready to do something I truly love and am passionate about; helping families with their breastfeeding and bonding experience. I am a mom of 3 and I also have 2 lady huskies. My children are Jase(9), Lynnon(7), and Heidi(11m). My husband-Alex- is also active duty in the Navy. I've been through a lot in my 30 years of life and my experiences have helped shape me into a compassionate, caring, and understanding human being. In the near future, I will be taking my IBCLC exam to be able to extend my capabilities in the lactation field. All the information on my page will be carefully researched. I cannot wait to help you and the community.

Celina believes in birth as a transformative rite of passage. One that deserves access to the care team and community you need in order to have the birth and postpartum experience you want. She feels a profound calling to stand as a pillar of support during this time of courage, resilience, and vulnerability. As a birth and postpartum doula, her goal is to provide continuous compassionate care and informational support in order to listen and guide you in making informed, empowered decisions. Her support is rooted in developing a relationship with you from the moment you meet, curating her support to meet your specific needs as things unfold. She is focused on your physical and emotional needs and wellness from pregnancy to postpartum, your community, and your dignity and respect. She believes that the power of feeling in control of your body helps create a safe, loving, and memorable birth and postpartum experience. This drives her to help you become your own best advocate so that your needs are met and your voices are heard, and to ensure everyone on your birth team is supportive and united around your needs. Celina’s approach is thoughtful, intuitive and holistic, with an emphasis on advocating for your needs. She enjoys helping birthing people and their families develop a birth and postpartum plan that feels true to who they are, and looks for opportunities to create an environment that feels calm, comforting, safe, and full of joy. Throughout your pregnancy and labor, she combines pain management techniques, massage, breathing techniques, labor positioning, and emotional support. During your time together, she will guide you in exploring your birth preferences while also holding space for your feelings and exploring what the unknown elements of birth might look like. Her postpartum support provides you continuity of care that extends beyond birth with each visit designed to leave you feeling rested and nourished. These visits allow time to help integrate you and your baby into “new normal”, and provide comfort and postpartum recovery. She'll cook for you, offer newborn care, provide educational and community resources, and actively listen. Childbirth is a unique experience for everyone. Celina aims to be a grounding presence, a sense of calmness and encouragement, and a trusted member of your care team. This story belongs to you and she would be honored to celebrate and support you in navigating this incredible chapter in your lives.

Hi everyone! I am a new mama and doula. I was lucky enough to have my 9lb son at home in a birth tub last September. I have always been fascinated with birth, and I took several classes to prepare for my birth. After having my son, my interest and excitement grew, and I completed a birth and postpartum doula training and began attending births. I’ve also trained in labor massage, Ayurvedic postpartum nutrition, childbirth education, and as a lactation educator and placenta specialist. My goal is to offer support, assurance, and information to my families at every step of their early parenthood journey. My philosophy and education align best with mamas who are pursuing natural birth and holistic support.

I am a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) and breastfeeding mama of two. I want you to feel totally supported to meet your breastfeeding goals, and for those precious “milky moments” with your baby to be an enjoyable experience! As a CLC I am trained to help with various breastfeeding concerns such as painful latch, milk supply concerns, pumping, weaning, etc. I also offer prenatal breastfeeding classes so you can enter into this phase of motherhood prepared!

Melissa Cole is a board-certified lactation consultant, neonatal oral motor assessment professional, clinical herbalist, and wellness clinician. Melissa has been passionate about providing comprehensive, holistic lactation support and improving the level of clinical lactation skills for health professionals since 2002. Melissa believes it is a great honor to provide nurturing, quality care to families as they work towards their feeding goals. In addition to comprehensive lactation support, Melissa also works with families coping with unique feeding concerns impacted by prematurity, food allergies, lip/tongue tie concerns, oral motor dysfunction, complex feeding issues, low milk supply, and beyond. She also enjoys teaching, researching and writing about wellness and lactation-related topics. Melissa holds a bachelor of science degree in maternal child health and lactation consulting and her master’s work is in therapeutic, clinical herbalism. Luna Lactation & Wellness is committed to providing personalized, comprehensive care so that each family can define their own feeding and wellness goals.

Hello! My name is Angel McGinn and I have worked as a Registered Nurse for the past 15 years. My favorite positions were the ones I held as a Postpartum and/or Labor and Delivery nurse. I love being with families as they transition into parenthood and/or continue to grow their families. I’ve worked in many different areas of nursing, but decided to step away from the hospital to pursue my dream of becoming a Doula and being able to provided 1:1 client care. Additionally, I struggled with breastfeeding both of my boys, which prompted me obtain my CLC -lactation certification, so that I could be of assistance others in their chest/breastfeeding journey. Being a Doula is a new role for me, but this work is 100% aligned with what I believe I was made for. I have always wanted to be able to provide care at this level, so this transition has been like a dream come true for me! I am married and this year will be our 12th wedding anniversary in September. We have three children together and my husband has two from a previous marriage that are now young adults. Our two boys are 11 and 2 and we have a sweet baby girl that lives in heaven. We also are animal lovers with two Siamese cats and a Colie dog:)