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Our vision: A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.

Parent-Child Health

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Nurse-Family Partnership
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Children & Youth With Special Healthcare Needs
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Mama Moves Kitsap
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Black Infant Thrive
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Kitsap Supports Lactation
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Pregnancy & Parenting Resources

Pregnancy & Parenting Support Line

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

360-728-BABY

(360-728-2229)

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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

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.

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A woman breastfeeding her baby.

Why Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding is Important


Breast/chest 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.   


Breast/chest 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. 

 

Breastfeeding/chestfeeding 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.

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Resources in Kitsap


Lactation Clinics




International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)

Kendra Slattery, IBCLC


Rebecca McCann, RN, IBCLC


Carissa Guiley, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC


Gelsomina Chiono, RN, IBCLC - Habla español


Nicole Turner, RN, IBCLC


Lactation Support Services


Maternal Mental Health Support

Kitsap Public Health 

  • Call 360-728-BABY (360-728-2229) 

  • Join Mama Moves Kitsap support groups. English & Español available. 

 

Perinatal Support Washington 

  • Call or text 1-888-404-7763. English & Español available. 

 

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 

  • Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). English & Español available. 

 

Postpartum Support International 

  • Call 1-800-944-4773 

  • Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 

  • Text en Español: 971-203-7773 



Know Your Rights


Washington State Laws

 

 


Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations 

 

Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations Guide (PDF)  




Questions? Contact Us!


Call us at 360-728-BABY (360-728-2229)



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    Lactation Resources (Español)

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Healthcare Provider Resources

Looking for more healthcare guidance or resources? Visit our Provider Resources page.

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