Breast/Chestfeeding Classes
We offer warm, one-on-one lactation guidance to help you feed your little one with love and confidence. Our experts are like friendly guides on your feeding journey, making it smooth and joyful for you and your baby!
| Organization | Location | Contact Information | Fee? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breastfeed with Confidence | Virtual and in-person, based in Mount Vernon | breastfeedwithconfidence.com (360) 395-5034 (texts preferred) | Yes |
| Community Action of Skagit County WIC | Virtual | communityactionskagit.org/wic (360) 416-7595 | No |
| Cuddles and Milk | In-person, based in Mount Vernon | cuddlesandmilk.com/in-person-visits-and-classes (707) 241-3206 | Yes |
| Island Health | In-person, based in Anacortes | islandhealth.org/classes (360) 299-1309 | Yes |
| United General District 304 WIC | Virtual | unitedgeneral.org/classes/#wic-bf (360) 854-0435 | No |
Personalized 1:1 Lactation Support, Home, Office or Telehealth Visits
Make an appointment with an IBCLC* or WIC Peer Counselor if you have prenatal concerns or things don’t go as planned. Most lactation services are covered by medial insurance but check first. Lactation support is provided free at WIC clinics.
| Organization | Care Provider | Type of Visit | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breastfeed with Confidence | Teri Shilling, MS, IBCLC | Home Visit | breastfeedwithconfidence.com (360) 395-5034 (texts preferred) |
| Community Action of Skagit County WIC | Teri Shilling, MS, IBCLC | Office Visits | communityactionskagit.org/wic (360) 416-7595 |
| Cuddles and Milk | Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC | Office or Telehealth Visits | cuddlesandmilk.com (707) 241-3206 |
| Island Health | Teri Shilling, MS, IBCLC Sara Weeks, DO | Office Visits | islandhealth.org (360) 293-3101 |
| Majestic Nurturing | Kate Majestic, MA IBCLC | Home Visits | majesticnurturing.com (360) 320-3161 |
| Skagit Regional Health | Office Visits | skagitregionalhealth.org/programs-services/family-birthcenters/education-andresources/lactation-resources (360) 428-2283 | |
| Wild Sage Midwifery | Rebecca Bartsch, MSM, LM, IBCLC | Home, Office, or Telehealth Visits | tulipcitymidwife.com (360) 559-2504 (Texts preferred) |
Community Support Groups & Peer Support
All Community and Peer Support Groups are free to attend
and open to all.
| Organization | Location | Type of Support | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Action of Skagit County – WIC | Based in Mount Vernon | Peer Counselor Support | communityactionskagit.org/wic (360) 416-7595 |
| The Holding Space | Based in Anacortes | Support Group | theholdingspacebwc.com/classes-groups |
| La Leche League of Washington | Online | Support Group | http://lllwa.org |
| Swinomish WIC | 17400 Reservation Road, La Conner | Peer Counselor Support | https://www.swinomish-nsn.gov/child-family-and-senior-services/page/nutrition-program-women-infants-and-children-wic (360) 466-7269 office (360) 319-2756 cell |
| United General District 304 WIC | Based in Sedro-Woolley, Concrete, and Stanwood | Peer Counselor Support | unitedgeneral.org/ breastfeeding-support/ (360) 854-0435 |
Milk Donation
Skagit County has a Milk Drop location for the Northwest Mother’s Milk Bank, our region’s non-profit human milk bank, accredited by Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA). Please visit https://donatemilk.org/donate-milk or call (800) 204-4444 first, to begin the process of becoming an approved donor. Once you are approved, you can begin using our county’s Milk Drop location.
Skagit Valley Hospital, 300 Hospital Parkway, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Milk donation drop-offs accepted every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Birth Center, located on the 3rd floor.
Ancillary Lactation Care Providers
Check with your healthcare insurance provider for information about coverage for these services. In some cases, a referral from your primary health care provider is required.
Oral Restriction (Tongue/Lip Tie) Evaluation and Treatment
| Organization | Location | Care Provider | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes Midwifery | Based in Anacortes | Kelly McKittrick, ARNP, CNM, IBCLC | anacortesmidwiferycare.com (360) 298-8044 |
| Island Health | Based in Anacortes | Sara Weeks, DO Jason Blair, MD Jason Hogge, MD | islandhealth.org (360) 293-3101 |
Infant Physical / Occupational Therapists
| Organization | Location | Care Provider | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidalgo Island Pediatric Occupational Therapy | Based in Anacortes | Carlene Nichols, MOT, OTR/L | fidalgo-island-occupational-therapy.com (206) 794-6030 |
| Valley Kids Therapy | Based in Burlington | Jenna Lisenby, PT, MSPT, DPT | valleykidstherapy.com (360) 336-3432 |
Download a Printable Resource list
Twice a year we create a list of current resources in Skagit County. Click below to download a printable copy of the resources listed on this page. If you know of a resource that should be added, go to the About Us page and send us a message.
Recursos de Apoyo a la Lactancia en Español
Soporte Personalizado
Apoyo para la lactancia: En tu hogar, en la oficina, o remoto
(Telehealth).
Checa con tu proveedor de seguro médico por información
de la cobertura del apoyo a la lactancia.
| Organización | Proveedor de Salud | Tipo de Visita | Información de Contacto | Fee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Action of Skagit County WIC | Teri Shilling, MS, IBCLC | En la oficina | communityactionskagit.org/wic (360) 416-7595 | No |
| Island Health | Teri Shilling, MS, IBCLC Sara Weeks, DO | En la oficina | islandhealth.org (360) 293-3101 | Sí |
| Skagit Regional Health | En la oficina | https:// es.skagitregionalhealth.org/ programs-services/family-birthcenter/education-and-resources/ lactation-resources (360) 428-2283 | No |
Clases de Lactancia
| Información de Organización | Ubicación | Información de Contacto | Costo |
| Community Action of Skagit County WIC | Virtual | https://communityactionskagit.org/wic (360) 416-7595 | No |
| United General WIC | Virtual | https://unitedgeneral.org/es/classes/ (360 854-0435 | No |
Grupos de Apoyo Comunitario y Grupos de Apoyo Entre Pares
Todos estos grupos de apoyo son
| Organización | Ubicación | Tipo de apoyo | Información de contacto |
| Community Action of Skagit County WIC | Ubicado in Mt. Vernon | Apoyo entre pares | https://www.communityactionskagit.org/wic/. (360) 416-7595 |
| La Leche League of Washington | En línea | Apoyo comunitario | https://lllwa.org/groups/lll-of-wa-espanol/ |
| United General WIC | Ubicado en Sedro- Woolley y Concrete | Apoyo entre pares | https://unitedgeneral.org/es/breastfeeding-support/ (360) 854-0435 |
Donación de Leche Materna
El condado de Skagit tiene una ubicación de entrega de leche para el
Banco de Leche Materna del Noroeste, el banco de leche humana sin
fines de lucro de nuestra región acreditado por la Asociación de
Bancos de Leche Humana de Norteamérica (HMBANA). Por favor
visite https://www.donatemilk.org/donate-milk
o llame al (800) 204-4444
para comenzar el proceso de donación. Una vez que sea
aprobado, puede comenzar a utilizar ubicación de entrega de leche
de nuestro condado.
Skagit Valley Hospital, 300 Hospital Parkway, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Se aceptan entregas de donaciones de leche todos los martes, de 2:00
p. m. a 4:00 p. m. en el Centro de Nacimiento, ubicado en el tercer
piso.
Para ser donante de leche, el primer paso es tener una breve
entrevista de selección por teléfono en la que se le preguntará sobre
su salud general, el uso de medicamentos o suplementos y su
experiencia con la lactancia materna. El siguiente paso es completar
la documentación, que incluye su historial médico y formularios de
consentimiento. El paso final es completar los análisis de sangre, la
detección del VIH, HTLV, hepatitis B y C y sífilis. El banco de leche
coordinará y cubrirá los costos de sus análisis de sangre.
Proveedores de Lactancia Auxiliar
Checa con tu proveedor de seguro médico por información de la cobertura de estos servicios. En algunos casos, una recomendación de tu proveedor de salud principal es requerida.
Restricción Oral Evaluación y Tratamiento (Frenillos control linguales y labiales / Lingual o Labial atado)
amarrado)
| Organización | Ubicación | Proveedor de Salud | Información de contacto |
| Island Health | Ubicado en Anacortes | Sara Weeks, DO Jason Blair, MD Jason Hogge, MD | islandhealth.org (360) 293-3101 |