On this page is listed several local lactation consultants, support groups, informative websites, and videos related to feeding babies.
Luna Lactation & Wellness
Melissa Cole, IBCLC, RLC
1906 NW 25th Ave., Unit #10, Portland, OR 97210
360-830-MILK(6455)
www.lunalactation.com
Drop in weight checks Monday 10-11:30am, one-on-one lactation consultation appointments, professional development trainings, breastfeeding and new parent classes
Julie Nash, IBCLC
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
2211 N.E. 139th St. Vancouver WA 98686
Lactation Services: 360-487-4050
www.legacyhealth.org
Trained at Birthingway College of Midwifery. Clients do not need to have delivered at a Legacy hospital to make an appointment with her.
Miracle of Nurture
In home lactation visits, uses a sliding fee scale
Lactation Support & Scheduling Warmline: 503-762-1632
Office/Admin: 503-914-1143
www.miracleofnurture.com
Concordia Drop-in Weigh Station (Wednesdays 10-11:30am)
5320 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR
“This free weekly support group at New Seasons Concoria in NE Portland is moderated by Renaissance Childbirth (ItsaBelly). Miracle of Nurture staff are on hand with an infant scale so you can check your baby’s weight and seek basic support and guidance on infant feeding and parenting issues.”
Meg Stalnaker
Natural Latch Lactation Services
4011 SE Woodward Street, Portland, OR 97202
971-279-7563
Sliding scale fees for OHP clients.
On Tuesdays offers a drop in Clinic at Alma Education & Movement Space
New moms groups, breastfeeding education and support groups:
http://naturallatch.com/events/
Zenana Center for Wellbeing
2024 SE Clinton St. Portland, Oregon 97202
https://zenana-spa.com/for-moms/lactation-services/
Carry a full line of Medela breast pumps, and variety of breastfeeding products.
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesdays at 12:00pm-1:30pm
Open to nursing babies of all ages. “First session free to anyone. Suggested donation $5 per support group session. Come weigh your baby, connect with other nursing mothers, ask questions, and get evidence based information about common breastfeeding issues from a lactation educator at our weekly breastfeeding
support group!” Led by Meg Stalnaker.
La Leche League of Beaverton (monthly meetings)
https://www.facebook.com/La-Leche-League-of-Beaverton-OR-1428987520496183/
Jessie: 971- 330-0083
Olivia: 503- 970-8710
Dr. Gaheri, MD (ENT)
Well known tongue tie specialist, provides laser tongue tie revision in office, website has many resources and helpful information regarding tongue tie.
Portland Gateway Office
1111 NE 99th Ave, Suite 101 Portland, OR 97220
503-488-2626
Gresham Office
24076 SE Stark, Suite 230 Gresham, OR 97030
503-488-2600
https://www.drghaheri.com/
Breast Crawl UNICEF Video
http://www.breastcrawl.org/video.shtml
Nursing Mother’s Council
http://nursingmotherscounsel.org/
World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/
Kelly Mom Website
Comprehensive information on breastfeeding
Dr. Hales Website on medications in breastmilk
https://medsmilk.com/
Infant Risk Center – Texas Tech University, info on medications and breastmilk
For questions about OTC or prescription medications while pregnant or nursing?
806-352-2519
Mon –Fri 8am – 5pm CT
https://www.infantrisk.com/
LactMed – searchable database on meds and milk
https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/lactmed.htm
Northwest Mothers Milk Bank
https://www.donatemilk.org/
503-469-0955
Feeding With a Cup