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Breastfeeding is always welcome here! |
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Qualifications and Affiliations ¨ International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Registered Lactation Consultant (IBCLC, RLC) Reg# 10975484. The IBCLC credentials are the gold standard for lactation qualifications. Click here to learn more about this credential or read more on IBLCE’s web site. ¨ La Leche League Leader since 2004, active member since 2001. For information or to find an LLL support group in your area click here. ¨ Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for WIC/Clark County Health Department from 2006-present. ¨ International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) member ¨ United Stated Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) ¨ Oregon Washington Lactation Association member (OWLA) ¨ Active with several local breastfeeding coalitions and organizations ¨ Thousands of hours providing direct breastfeeding support ¨ A deep commitment to keeping up to date through evidence-based continuing education, conferences, peer-review and on-going studies |
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Disclaimer: All material provided at www.lunalactation.com is provided for educational purposes only. Every effort is made to provide evidence-based, accurate and up-to-date information. Unless otherwise noted, the articles on this website are written by Melissa Cole, IBCLC, RLC. Consult your health care provider regarding the your individual situation or if you have concerns about your and/or your child's health. |
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Personal Info Melissa lives in Vancouver, WA with her husband and three children. She is passionate about birth, babies and breastfeeding and also has lots of other interests such as: natural living, textile/fiber arts, gardening, Japanese culture, herbs, holistic medicine and life learning. |
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About Us Melissa has been passionate about supporting and promoting breastfeeding since 2002, after the birth of her first child. As her own family has grown, so has her interest in nurturing and providing quality care for other families. Melissa believes it is a great joy and honor to support families as they work towards their breastfeeding goals. |
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Melissa with her youngest daughter being carried skin to skin. |
