Love at First Latch
Helping families one latch at a time.
Individual, judgment-free care to support your feeding goals with realistic plans for you and your baby.
Breastfeeding & Lactation Support
for Spokane OBGYN Patients
Spokane OBGYN patients have access to compassionate lactation and feeding support through the Love at First Latch provider team. Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival or navigating the early days of breastfeeding, a lactation consultant can provide personalized guidance and practical support tailored to your needs. Prenatal lactation consults can help you feel more prepared, while postpartum lactation support can provide reassurance and solutions as you and your baby learn to feed together.
The Love at First Latch team can also provide specialized breastfeeding support in Spokane for concerns such as latch difficulties, milk supply, painful feeding, and tongue tie-related feeding challenges. Their goal is to help you feel confident, supported, and empowered throughout your feeding journey, whatever that journey looks like for you.
Click below to learn more about support available through every step in your pregnancy journey!
Lactation Support During Pregnancy
You do not have to wait until breastfeeding feels hard to get support. A prenatal lactation visit can help you make a feeding plan, understand what is normal, and know when to ask for help after baby arrives.
How We Can Help
- Prenatal feeding plans
- Latch and positioning support
- Milk supply concerns
- Pumping and bottle support
- Painful latch or nipple pain
- Oral function / tongue, lip, or cheek tie support
- Return-to-work feeding plans
Good Times to Book
- During pregnancy if you want a clear plan before delivery
- In the first week after birth if feeds are painful or stressful
- Any time baby is sleepy at breast, feeding for a very long time, or weight gain is a concern
- Before returning to work or introducing bottles
Prepare for Feeding Before Baby Arrives
Before baby arrives, consider scheduling a prenatal lactation consult if you have a history of low supply, breast/chest surgery, PCOS, thyroid concerns, diabetes, twins, NICU risk, prior latch pain, tongue tie concerns, or simply want a clear plan.
Why Schedule Prenatal Lactation Support?
- Build a feeding plan before delivery day.
- Talk through past breastfeeding challenges, breast surgery, supply concerns, or pumping goals.
- Learn what to expect in the first 24–72 hours after birth.
- Know when latch pain, sleepy feeds, weight loss, or low diaper counts need extra help.
- Make a plan for partner support, bottles, pumping, and return-to-work needs.
After Baby Comes
- Reach out early if feeds hurt, baby will not latch, you are unsure milk is transferring, or you feel like you need a feeding plan.
- Support is available for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, combo feeding, and weaning.
Breastfeeding Help After Delivery
Please Reach Out If...
- Latch is painful or baby cannot stay latched
- Baby is sleepy at feeds or feeding constantly
- You are worried about milk supply or weight gain
- You are pumping, supplementing, or triple feeding and need a plan
- You are worried about tongue, lip, or cheek tie function
- You feel overwhelmed and want practical next steps
What a Visit Can Include
- Full feeding assessment
- Oral assessment
- Weighted feed when appropriate
- Latch and positioning help
- Pumping/flange support
- Bottle feeding support
- Written care plan and follow-up recommendations
Book Support When You Need It
Pregnancy, postpartum, painful latch, supply concerns, pumping, bottle feeding, and more.
Book a Consultation
Contact us if you have additional questions.