Lactation Consultations
Feeding your baby shouldn’t be overwhelming.
Nurturing Expressions provides compassionate, evidence-based lactation care across King County — West Seattle, Tukwila, and Poulsbo. Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) offer personalized, one-on-one consultations to support breastfeeding, pumping, latch, supply, and infant feeding issues.
That’s where Lactation Consultants come in.
Lactation consultants are clinical healthcare professionals who specialize in lactation and infant feeding. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) has specialized training and has passed rigorous exams in order to better help lactating parents. Nurturing Expressions offers one-on-one lactation consultations with an IBCLC to help all parents navigate nursing and lactation struggles.
Expert IBCLC Care: Private Consultations for Parent & Baby
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IBCLC-led private lactation consultations (in-person & virtual)
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Locations: West Seattle • Tukwila • Poulsbo
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IMPORTANT: Appointments are for TWO patients — parent/caregiver and baby. Both insurances will be billed separately.
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Same-day or weekend availability when possible
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Insurance accepted — we’ll bill both patient insurances for the visit
Why choose an IBCLC
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Painful nipples or breast
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Low milk supply or oversupply
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Trouble getting baby to feed or stay awake
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Difficulty hitting weight milestones
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Struggles with latching or sucking
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Feeding plan consultation
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Bottle feeding challenges
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Preparation for returning to work
Services we Offer
Our comprehensive support covers every stage of the feeding journey, from perfecting newborn latch and positioning to managing complex issues like low milk supply, oversupply, and painful nursing. We provide expert clinical care for nipple damage and mastitis, alongside specialized guidance on supplemental feeding strategies, paced feeding, and the use of tubes or supplements. Beyond direct nursing support, we offer customized pumping plans, workplace transition coaching, and bottle-feeding sessions, as well as essential screenings for tongue or cheek ties with appropriate professional referrals. Every family receives dedicated follow-up care, including weight checks, to ensure both parent and baby are thriving.
Meet our Lactation Specialists
FAQs
Q: Do you bill both insurances? Yes — we bill both the parent and the baby as separate patients. Contact your insurers to confirm coverage and any out-of-pocket responsibility.
Q: Can I bring my partner/family? Yes — support people are welcome. Please notify us if you need an interpreter or extra assistance.
Q: Do you see adopted parents and chestfeeding/non-binary parents? Absolutely — inclusive care for all feeding parents.
