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Inpatient Lactation Services & Lactation Support Resources

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Scientific evidence supports breastfeeding as the best method for feeding new babies.  At Valley Medical Center, we encourage breastfeeding. We share your goal of doing what is best for your family, and hope to work together with you to help you meet your infant feeding goals.  

 

Notice: Valley's Lactation Services is Changing

Starting June 21, 2025, we will no longer offer outpatient lactation services appointments. We will continue to offer lactation support to postpartum mothers during their hospital stay. Check back to this page for a list of alternative options in the community for outpatient lactation services.

Successful Breastfeeding—What You Can Do Now to Prepare

How you feed your baby is one of the first decisions you make as a parent. Breastfeeding allows you to provide the perfect nutrition for your baby throughout development. Breastfeeding is a wonderful investment in you and your baby’s future.

Lacation Support Resources

Nurturing Expressions: Breastpump sales and rentals through insurance. Mother Baby Boutiques, Medicaid and Kaiser Plans preferred provider, in-network most other major insurance companies. Free pumping consults, flange fittings, and on going support for all clients who got their pumps from us. Lactation services at all boutique locations. Call 206.763.2733 or email breastpumps@nurturingexpressions.com

Baby and Family Boutique at Evergreen Health Medical Center: Sales and rentals of breast pumps, pump supplies, breast pads, milk storage bags, nursing pillows and breast creams. Call 425.899.3603.

Pacific Mothers Support Inc (PMSI): Breastfeeding support, breast pump sales and rentals with complimentary insurance billing and follow-up guidance. Contract provider for Kaiser plans. Call 425.462.0577 or 800.578.2260 or email info@pacificmsi.com. 

Recycle Breast Pumps | La Leche League USA: La Leche League also has a used pump recycling program.

Village Maternity | Boutique for Pregnancy, Nursing, & Baby Pump and Scale rentals. 2615 NE University Village St., Seattle, WA 98105. 206.523.5167.

Milk Bank Northwest | Northwest Mothers Milk Bank or call toll free: 800.204.4444 for a location to donate breastmilk near you.

King County WIC: Breastfeeding resources including breast pumps/lactation supplies, breast milk storage/prep. Call for an appointment at a location near you 206.263.9300.

SNAP assistance

 

This list is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of any of the products/services listed. List updated 6.20.2025. 

This list is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of any of the products/services listed. List updated 6.20.2025. 

This list is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of any of the products/services listed. List updated 6.20.2025. 

  • National Breastfeeding Helpline: offers breastfeeding support through peer counselors in English and Spanish Monday- Friday 6 AM – 3 PM PST. Call 1.800.994. 9662.

  • Help Me Grow WA: provides access to local resources regarding pregnancy, child development, breastfeeding and children with special healthcare needs. Call 1.800.322.2588.

  • Office on Women’s Health: Online resource for breastfeeding parents ranging from deciding to breastfeed to storing milk safely. 1.800.994.9662. 6 AM — 3 PM PST, Monday — Friday.

This list is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of any of the products/services listed. List updated 6.20.2025. 

 

 

This list is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of any of the products/services listed. List updated 6.20.2025. 

Seattle Area
  • Seattle Children’s Lactation Services: Call 206.987.1420 (or 7-1420 from any phone inside Seattle Children's hospital) for an appointment or more information if your baby is staying overnight at Seattle Children’s or if you know your baby will be brought to Seattle Children’s right after birth because of a prenatal diagnosis. Lactation services provides lactation support, breast-pumping support, safe storage for milk, lactating moms meals program, and donated breast milk.
    • Seattle: 206.987.2613
    • Bellevue: 425.454.4644
    • South Clinic in Federal Way: 253.838.5878
  • Swedish Medical Center: Outpatient lactation specialists, breastfeeding support groups, and breastfeeding classes for returning to work or school. Outpatient lactation consultants in Ballard, First Hill and Issaquah.
    • Call 206.386.3740 Monday – Friday 9 AM – 4:30 PM PST
    • Call 206.386.6667 after hours and weekends
    • Outpatient Lactation:
      • Ballard: 425.409.0447
      • Edmonds: 425,697.9671
      • First Hill: 425.409.0447
      • Issaquah: 425.651.6447
  • University of Washington & Northwest Hospital Clinic visits with RN IBCLC, UW Roosevelt Pediatric Care Center, 206.598.4710 to leave a voice message with lactation questions, 206.598.3000 option 2 to schedule an appointment for a lactation visit.

    Join UW Medicine lactation services by Zoom on Tuesdays Free UW Breastfeeding Support Group Tuesdays 1pm-3pm. Register with this zoom link Meeting Registration 
  • Breastfeeding support at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Experienced lactation consultants: Registered nurses and educators provide support with a compassionate touch. Most breastfeeding support staff are International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants providing guidance to thousands of women each year.
    • Outpatient services:  To schedule an appointment, call 253.382.8580.
Eastside
  • Evergreen Hospital (Kirkland): Breastfeeding center, baby & family boutique, pumping & bra fitting, 24-hour nurse health-line, and classes.
    • Breastfeeding Center: 425.899.3494
    • Baby and Family Boutique (pumping and bra fitting): 425.899.3603
    • 24-hour Nurse Health-line and class registration: 425.899.3000
    • Free 0–3-month Parent-Baby Group, support groups through 15 months
    • Free “This is Not What I Expected” postpartum mood adjustment support group meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month

 

  • Overlake Hospital (Bellevue): Ongoing breastfeeding support through private consultations with lactation specialists, telephone counseling, breastfeeding support groups, pump rentals and instructions, and breastfeeding tips. Call 425.688.5389.

  • Swedish Issaquah Outpatient Lactation: Breastfeeding supplies and pump rentals. Call 425.313.7097.
South King County
  • Auburn Regional Medical Center: Breastfeeding support and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants with virtual breastfeeding consultations and outpatient consultations at the Auburn Medical Center. Call 253.403.1681 for virtual consultations and 253.545.2522 for the outpatient clinic.

  • St Elizabeth Hospital (Enumclaw): Breastfeeding support with certified lactation consultants and outpatient follow-up appointments. Call 360.802.3251.

  • CHI Franciscan Lactation Services: To schedule an appointment, call 253-382-8580. Billing for most insurance, including Medicaid. Fransiscan Family Eduacation also offers online breastfeeding classes. 
    • St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way
    • St. Michael Medical Center, Burien (formerly Highline Medical Center)

This list is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of any of the products/services listed. List updated 6.20.2025. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Location

Lactation Services

Lactation Services

Main Hospital, 2nd Floor
400 South 43rd Street
Renton, WA 98055
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Call 425.690.1001, x2526