Lactation Support for Central Oregon Families
In-Home and Virtual Consults Available
Insurance Accepted
Compassionate, Expert Lactation Support for Families in Prineville and Central Oregon
Making milk for your baby can be one of the most rewarding parts of parenthood, but it can also come with unexpected challenges. At Latch & Attach Lactation Services, we provide local, personalized, and evidence-based lactation care for families in Prineville and surrounding communities.
Whether you're preparing for your baby's arrival, struggling with painful nursing, concerned about milk supply, navigating pumping, or seeking support after a tongue tie release, we're here to help you reach your feeding goals with confidence.
Our mission is simple: provide compassionate, individualized support that empowers parents and helps babies thrive.
Lactation Services
No two families are alike, and your feeding plan shouldn't be either. We offer customized lactation support based on your baby's needs, your goals, and your family's unique circumstances.
Pumping & Returning to Work
Flange fitting support
Pumping schedules
Bottle feeding guidance
Milk storage recommendations
Back-to-work planning
Breastfeeding Support
Painful latch and nipple pain
Difficulty latching
Breastfeeding positions and attachment
Feeding assessments
Weight gain concerns
Breastfeeding confidence and education
Tongue Tie & Oral Function Support
Support for feeding challenges related to oral restrictions
Pre- and post-release guidance for tongue tie procedures
Strategies to improve feeding and oral function
Personalized care to support optimal feeding outcomes
Milk Supply Support
Low milk supply concerns
Oversupply management
Feeding plans
Pumping strategies
Supplementation guidance when needed
Why Families Choose Latch & Attach Lactation Services
Families choose Latch & Attach Lactation because they are seeking local, experienced support from a consultant that can see them in the comfort of their home and understands both the medical and emotional sides of infant feeding.
When you work with us, you'll receive:
One-on-one individualized care
Evidence-based recommendations
Judgment-free support
Practical solutions tailored to your family
Ongoing guidance and follow-up care
Support for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and combination feeding
Our goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.
I’m a Certified and Licensed Lactation Consultant, Community Health Worker, and a local mom of three. As a former midwife and birth doula, I support birthing parents through pregnancy, the immediate postpartum period, and beyond with warmth and practical care. I strive to offer compassionate, nonjudgmental support that honors your needs, values, and feeding goals.
I combine up-to-date clinical knowledge with hands-on assessment and clear, practical teaching so you leave each visit feeling more confident and informed. Whether you’re establishing breastfeeding in those early days, troubleshooting pain or low supply, returning to work and learning pumping strategies, or preparing during pregnancy, I’ll work with you to create an individualized plan that fits your life. I’m here to listen, guide, and cheer you on every step of the way.
Background and qualifications:
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2019 providing lactation services to hundreds of families through the local Health Department/WIC program
Degree in Midwifery and a background in clinical care as a licensed Midwife and birth Doula
Community Health Worker with a decade of experience working as a Perinatal Care Coordinator in maternal-child public health programs
Completed Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care training
Ongoing continuing education in lactation management, and perinatal mental health
I’m committed to making lactation support accessible, respectful, and effective for all families in our community. Contact me for appointment information, availability, and questions about services, please reach out. I look forward to supporting you on your feeding journey.
Meet Alyssa Colby, IBCLC, CHW
Serving Prineville, Oregon & Surrounding Communities
Latch & Attach Lactation Services proudly serves families throughout Prineville and surrounding Central Oregon communities, including:
Prineville
Redmond
Bend
Madras
Powell Butte
Crooked River Ranch
Terrebonne
Nearby rural communities
We are committed to making high-quality lactation support accessible to families across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can benefit from lactation support during pregnancy, immediately after birth, or anytime you encounter feeding challenges.
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While some initial tenderness can be normal, ongoing pain is not. A lactation consultation can help identify the cause and improve comfort.
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Absolutely. We provide support for pumping, flange sizing, milk storage, bottle introduction, and returning to work.
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Yes. Prenatal lactation consultations can help parents feel prepared and confident before baby arrives.
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Yes. We have partnered with third-party billing companies, like The Lactation Network to allow clients to apply their insurance benefits to lactation visits.
Helping Central Oregon Families Meet Their Feeding Goals
Whether you're expecting your first baby or navigating a new feeding challenge, you deserve compassionate support from a trusted professional.
At Latch & Attach Lactation Services, we're honored to support families throughout Prineville and Central Oregon with personalized lactation care designed to help both parents and babies thrive.
