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Our vision:

A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.

Parent-Child Health

Nurse-Family Partnership

Children & Youth With Special Healthcare Needs

Mama Moves Kitsap

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Kitsap Supports Lactation

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Pregnancy & Parenting Resources

Parent-Child Health

Pregnancy & Parenting Support Line

Helping new and expecting parents find services and resources they need.

360-728-BABY

(360-728-2229)

¡Hablamos español!

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Our friendly public health professionals can refer you to resources and services for:

Pregnancy care
Mental health support
Lactation (breastfeeding and chestfeeding)
Early learning
Parenting
Home visiting programs
Support groups
Developmental concerns

If you need urgent help, reach out to the following resources:

Crisis Lifeline | 988
Perinatal Support Warm Line | 888-404-7763
National Maternal Health Hotline | 1-833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262)

Kitsap Supports Lactation helps lactating parents feel safe and supported through community advocacy, education, and the creation of a more welcoming lactation environment throughout Kitsap County.

Use this page to find local International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), lactation support groups, clinics, and information about your rights as a breastfeeding parent.

Why Chest/Breastfeeding is Important

Chest/breast milk offers great nutrition for babies

Breast milk has the right amount of fat, sugar, water, protein, and minerals needed for a baby's growth and development.
As your baby grows, your milk changes to adapt to the baby's changing nutritional needs.

Chest/breast milk helps protect babies from health problems

Breast milk shares antibodies from the nursing parent with their baby.
These antibodies help babies develop a strong immune system and protect them from illnesses.

Chest/breastfeeding has health benefits for the parent, too!

Breastfeeding can help the uterus to return to its normal size more quickly and may decrease the amount of bleeding you have after giving birth. 
People who breastfeed have lower rates of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

Fed is Best

Kitsap Public Health recognizes that there are many different ways to feed your infant. A healthy baby and a healthy parent are our biggest priorities. We are here to support you in whatever feeding method is right for you.

Four diverse moms laughing and smiling as they breastfeed their babies.

Resources in Kitsap

Lactation Clinics

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Lactation Consultants | 253-382-8580

Nourish Feeding Therapy | 360-207-5011

Nurturing Expressions | 206-763-2733
Also hosts a free weekly support group from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)

Kendra Slattery, IBCLC

425-765-3407
kendraslatteryibclc@gmail.com

Rebecca McCann, RN, IBCLC

240-473-3471
rebeccamccannlactation.com

Carissa Guiley, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC

360-207-5011
nourishfeedingtherapy.com

Gelsomina Chiono, RN, IBCLC - Habla español

530-219-9106
lazamorita@gmail.com

Nicole Turner, RN, IBCLC

Lactation Support Services

Kitsap Public Health offers lactation support and other resources for parents and people who are pregnant. Call us at 360-728-BABY (2229)
WIC offers breastfeeding support to eligible clients.
Local WIC offices:
- Bremerton | 360-373-6221
- Silverdale | 360-692-6530
- Port Orchard | 360-473-2144
- Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe | 360-297-9661
- Suquamish Tribe | 360-394-8473
Breastfeeding USA | 612-293-6622
La Leche League | (360) 697-3303
Kitsap County Lactation Coalition
Hosts annual Baby Lounge at the Kitsap County Fair