Essential Lactation

Essential Lactation

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04/16/2026

(I hope you love this glimpse of my desk 😂)

All of my packages include ongoing messaging support. This means you can send me a message anytime and I will get back to you within 24 hours (usually much sooner)!

🙋‍♀️ Not sure about a diaper?
🙋🏻 Need clarification on the plan we created?
🙋‍♀️ Forgot something you meant to ask?

Send it! No worries about bothering me at midnight, I have my messages set to come once I’m up.

-AND-

If you choose the Reset or Full Circle support, you get lifetime access to the Full Circle Family Portal: my living digital resource library, monthly virtual support circle, and you can request a resource that you need any time (I add new ones monthly-come check out April’s Q&A!).

I’d love to support your family!

04/04/2026

You’ve thought of everything your new baby will need. You’ve researched cribs and mattresses. You’ve registered for glass bottles. You have an amazing midwife. You’ve taken the birth class.

But what about after your baby is born?

🩵 Do you have a plan for when your baby is up at 3am?
🩵 Do you know who to call if nursing your baby isn’t working how you thought?
🩵 Has anyone helped you make a plan for newborn sleep and protecting your milk supply?

If you answered NO to any of those questions, then you’re in the right place!

🌀 Full Circle support begins now, BEFORE your baby is born.

Together we’ll make a plan for feeding in those first days and weeks, what to look out for, & how to know if your baby is getting enough, all before your baby is even born.

Once you’re settled and ready after your birth, you get priority scheduling for your visits with me and you’ll get continuous messaging support between our visits. You’ll also have access to the Full Circle Family Portal (my digital resource library and monthly virtual support group) for life.

You don’t have to wait until you’re having challenges to get support. Schedule a free discovery call with me and have me by your side for your entire fourth trimester 🫂

03/31/2026

The More Sleep Myth: Breastfeeding vs. Formula 🌙

Research shows that nursing parents actually get an average of 40–45 minutes MORE sleep per night than those who formula-feed. 📉 Why? Because your biology is designed to be efficient, not difficult.

1️⃣ Every time you nurse, your body releases Prolactin, which helps you fall back into a deeper, more restorative sleep faster than if you had to get up and prep a bottle.
2️⃣ Your night milk contains Melatonin and Tryptophan, nature’s gentle sleepy dust for your baby’s developing nervous system.
3️⃣ Following the Safe Sleep 7 and keeping baby close (chest-to-chest or safe bed-sharing) means less full-wake time for both of you.

You don’t have to trade your biological advantage for a bottle. You aren’t just feeding your baby, you’re syncing your sleep cycles for maximum recovery. 🌀

🔗 Head to my bio and click the link to download my guide on the science behind this amazing superpower you have!

02/05/2026

As doulas, we know supporting families goes beyond our own expertise. That’s why we value our connections and collaborations with local providers and experts like IBCLC Sara Manske @‌essential.lactation.

Part of our role is helping families access the right care at the right time, including referrals when needed. Together, we ensure every parent and baby receives the very best support 💙

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119 N Commercial Street #860
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm