Essential Lactation

Expert Care for Your Feeding & Sleep Journey.

Clinical lactation support and evidence-based sleep coaching for families in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

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Welcome!

I’m Sara—an RN and IBCLC dedicated to helping you find your rhythm. Whether you’re navigating the first latch or the first full night of sleep, I provide the holistic expertise and the calming presence you deserve.

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Prenatal Planning

Set yourself up for success before baby arrives.

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Lactation Support

Clinical assessments, weighted feeds, oral function screenings, and gentle guidance to meet you where you are.

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Holistic Sleep Coaching

Evidence-based strategies that respect your attachment and your family’s unique needs.

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Essential Connections

**Baby Bistro:** Drop in infant feeding support group on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month.
**NAPTRAPPED:** Sleep support circle meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday.
**The Common Room:** Full Circle Families have access to my monthly virtual evening circle on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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Love from the Circle

“Sara is everything you could want out of a lactation provider. She is professional, prompt, organized, down to earth, and supportive.”

— Leah B

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“Sara was extremely knowledgeable, efficient, kind, and gentle. She was able to provide the specific care that my son and I needed after his birth. She went out of her way to meet us as soon as possible to relieve my pain at the beginning of our breastfeeding journey. She provided all the tools, advice, and knowledge necessary for us to succeed! I highly recommend Sara to any new family looking for assistance. I don’t know where we would be now without her!”

— Yasmin W

“Sara was beyond reassuring and knowledgeable. Feeding a baby can be stressful, clunky and have parents in a funk but Sara helps not only with practical plans and solutions but was so validating to the intense experience that can happen for families. Not to mention her services are made accessible by doing home visits. I reached out several times after her visit and she was always so willing to answer questions. She also provided frequent check ins which were appreciated. I highly recommend!!”

— AH