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Lactation Consulting Services

Our recognized staff of Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants has thousands of hours behind their credentials. The caring and practical advise our nurses provide for new mothers and the excellent professional relationships that we have with physicians and hospitals have helped to make us the busiest privately run outpatient lactation clinic in Seattle.

For breast pumps, nursing supplies and bras, visit The Peapod Book and Birth Store, onsite near our clinic. Many health plans now reimburse for the purchase of breast pumps.To learn if your insurance carrier has a DME reimbursment policy call the 1-800 number on the back of your subscriber card.

Availability: Our clinic has availability six days per week. We operate on a scheduled appointment basis. In-home appointments within the Seattle city limits may be scheduled as well.

Appointments: Call (206) 781-9871 for information and appointments.

Cost: Clients pay at time of service; we routinely provide and submit invoices to health plans for client reimbursement. (We recommend that you call your health plan to find out information about whether you are covered for lactation consultation services.)

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Our Goals:

  • To support and assist mothers and babies during the breastfeeding period.
  • Provide current information and facts regarding breastfeeding techniques.
  • To insure a happy and healthy mother and baby feeding relationship.
  • Assist mothers and family members find breastfeeding resources and other Perinatal resources in the community.
  • To help make the transition back to work a smooth and safe breastfeeding continuance.
  • To respect the mother’s feeding decisions.

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Gracewinds Lactation consultants can help with:

  • Positioning and latching challenges
  • Potential milk supply challenges
  • Concerns with infant intake and weight gain
  • Education and assistance with breast pumps
  • Assessment and management of breast and nipple problems such as engorgement, sore nipples, and breast pain.
  • Back to work issues

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