In many cultures, breastfeeding is ingrained in the culture and women learn by watching from a young age. In our society, we are not surrounded by breastfeeding mothers and breastfeeding sometimes does not come as naturally. The support of a good lactation consultant or breastfeeding support group can be essential in tackling breastfeeding issues that may arise.

NEW!
La Leche League Meetings in the Tri-Cities!
1st Wednesday of every month
6 - 7:30 PM
West Richland Library Meeting Room
Contact: Amanda Alvine - 509-946-7370

PJ Jacobsen, IBCLC, LLLL
Board Certified Lactation Consultant and La Leche League Leader
Birth and Baby (breastfeeding store and support)
www.birthandbaby.com
316 North I Street, Lind, WA
509-677-5177
888-398-7987
PJ also holds La Leche League meetings in Moses Lake. Please contact her for details.

IBLCE - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
Search for an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) in our area here

Kennewick General Hospital
Holds group breastfeeding classes.
(509) 586-5119

Magdalena Naiknimbalkar, BSN, RN, MS, IBCLC, CCBE, Hct.
Board Certified Lactation Consultant
(509) 375-4070
richlandnaik *at* yahoo *dot* com

Natural Care Services
Holds private, in-home breastfeeding classes.
(509) 308-3711

Columbia Health Center - La Clinica
Holds WIC Breastfeeding Celebrations monthly.
(509) 547-2204 Pasco office

Pacific Mother’s Support, Inc. (PMSI)
Offers free breast pumps through medical coupons for diagnoses covered by DSHS (maternal engorgement, mastitis, cleft palate/lip, or early onset delivery with premature hospitalized infant).
(800) 578-2260