Love At First Latch

Love At First Latch Helping breastfeeding families one latch at a time. Mama, RN, IBCLC
Office, home visits, virtual lactation consults and messaging/support.

This quote needed a spot on the feed.
10/09/2025

This quote needed a spot on the feed.

When you do what you love, it shows in the work that you do.Come and see why we have 88 5-star reviews! ...
10/08/2025

When you do what you love, it shows in the work that you do.

Come and see why we have 88 5-star reviews!

I see this is in my practice almost daily: parents rush out to get a frenectomy done, hoping that it's the magic fix for...
10/03/2025

I see this is in my practice almost daily: parents rush out to get a frenectomy done, hoping that it's the magic fix for their feeding issues.

What usually happens? Feeding gets harder.

Why? Because now we have a baby with weak muscle tone who can't latch appropriately. Sometimes this is coupled with body tension as well, making latching and feeding really hard. All of these things can be addressed pre-frenectomy with oral exercises by a trained IBCLC and a skilled bodyworker.

Please, take a second and breathe. We all want a quick fix when it comes to feeding, but sometimes things take time and we have to trust the process along the way. If your baby is struggling with latching or oral ties, please consider a comprehensive evaluation by a trained provider before the procedure.

My name is Jeanette DeMeis. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Lactation Educator through UC...
07/02/2025

My name is Jeanette DeMeis. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Lactation Educator through UCSD’s Pathway II Program. Prior to becoming a Lactation Consultant, I earned a B.A. from U.C. Berkeley and worked in education as a teacher and administrator.

I discovered my life’s calling in my mid-thirties after enduring both heartbreaking and beautiful feeding journeys. My path to parenthood began with infertility struggles and an early miscarriage. In December 2017, my daughter was born at 25 weeks weighing only 1 lb. 10 oz. I exclusively pumped during her months long NICU stay, enduring many challenges prior to latching her for the first time. My feeding journey with my daughter caused the deepest despair, but also made me stronger and more determined than ever.

Meet Jeanette! She has been part of the team for a year now and I am so thankful to have her by my side.

A few days after my daughter’s first birthday, I discovered that I was pregnant with twins. It was totally unexpected! Following a rocky beginning, we managed to exclusively breastfeed well into their toddler years.

After spending countless hours mentoring other families through La Leche League, I knew I had found my calling. I recognize how many barriers stand in the way of reaching feeding goals. I experienced, firsthand, the difference a compassionate and knowledgeable IBCLC can make.

It is an honor to come alongside your family to provide individualized care and work towards an optimum feeding outcome for your unique situation and goals.

Meet the newest member of our team!Hi, I'm Christina Benefiel, a pediatric registered nurse, certified lactation counsel...
07/02/2025

Meet the newest member of our team!

Hi, I'm Christina Benefiel, a pediatric registered nurse, certified lactation counselor (CLC), and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

When I first became a mother and began breastfeeding, I was shocked by how hard it was and how alone I felt. I faced unexpected challenges: lots of questions, very few answers, and the misconception that struggle was just part of the process. As a nurse, I didn’t realize that lactation support existed beyond the hospital. With my first child, I navigated feeding with very little help.

Everything changed with my second baby, when I reached out for support from Kelsey at Love at First Latch. Her guidance and compassion transformed my experience. For the first time, I felt truly supported, heard, and equipped, and it sparked something in me. That experience inspired me to pursue advanced training in lactation so I could offer that same level of care to others.

Today, I have the privilege of working alongside the very person who helped me, supporting families with in-home, office, and virtual consultations. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or navigating a complex feeding challenge, I’m here to walk with you through every step, offering evidence-based care grounded in empathy.

You don’t have to do this alone. Support is here, and it makes all the difference.

What: Free Infant Feeding Support Group in Spokane Valley/Liberty Lake Area!After having some conversation about the day...
06/05/2025

What: Free Infant Feeding Support Group in Spokane Valley/Liberty Lake Area!

After having some conversation about the day of the week, we have decided to switch the feeding group to Monday's as a hope that people can come and feel supported after a long weekend.

When: This will be ongoing on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.

Come for support, come for conversation or come for community and to meet other mamas.

Have questions? Feel free to DM

Free feeding support and community gathering every other Friday!Upcoming May dates are: 5/16 & 5/30Come check it out.Who...
05/09/2025

Free feeding support and community gathering every other Friday!
Upcoming May dates are: 5/16 & 5/30

Come check it out.

Who: This group will be led by Christina, CLC, IBCLC candidate, who has been training with me while waiting on her test results. She is excited to get to together with all of you and have discussions and answer questions about feeding.

What: A feeding group where everyone is welcome. Bottle feeding, breastfeeding, combo feeding and/or pregnant? Come and join!

Where: Flock, a community-based Nest for learning and growth. Providing a safe and welcoming environment for kids, teens and families to grow, learn, and thrive together.

When: Every other Friday from 12:30-2pm

Google reviews are how small businesses make themselves accessible and known to other families searching for help.Thank ...
04/26/2025

Google reviews are how small businesses make themselves accessible and known to other families searching for help.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write a review!

If you haven't yet and want to, here is the link:
https://g.page/r/CZV00PBHOcWbEAE/review

XO, Love At First Latch

Free feeding support and community gathering next Friday! Come check it out.Who: This group will be led by Christina, CL...
04/25/2025

Free feeding support and community gathering next Friday!
Come check it out.

Who: This group will be led by Christina, CLC, IBCLC candidate, who has been training with me while waiting on her test results. She is excited to get to together with all of you and have discussions and answer questions about feeding.

What: A feeding group where everyone is welcome. Bottle feeding, breastfeeding, combo feeding and/or pregnant? Come and join!

Where: Flock, a community-based Nest for learning and growth. Providing a safe and welcoming environment for kids, teens and families to grow, learn, and thrive together.

When: Every other Friday from 12:30-2pm next group is May 2, 2025.

We've heard the need and have found a way to bring back free feeding support in our community! Who: This group will be l...
04/13/2025

We've heard the need and have found a way to bring back free feeding support in our community!

Who: This group will be led by Christina, CLC, IBCLC candidate, who has been training with me while waiting on her test results. She is excited to get to together with all of you and have discussions and answer questions about feeding.

What: A feeding group where everyone is welcome. Bottle feeding, breastfeeding, combo feeding and/or pregnant? Come and join!

Where: Flock, a community-based Nest for learning and growth. Providing a safe and welcoming environment for kids, teens and families to grow, learn, and thrive together.

When: Every other Friday from 12:30-2pm starting April 18th, 2025.

Hi! It's been a while since I've showed my face on social media. Life has been busy running my practice, raising tiny hu...
03/16/2025

Hi!

It's been a while since I've showed my face on social media.

Life has been busy running my practice, raising tiny humans and trying to make sure that I also find time for myself.

My love for this "job" hasn't changed. Everyday I feel lucky that people reach out to me for help with feeding their babies. It is beyond rewarding and I get to meet the coolest people along the way.

My "why" for this career remains the same. To help people meet their individualized goals without judgment or bias. To bring evidence-based clinical care with a holistic twist and to care for people the way I would want my family members to be cared for.

I am the practitioner who is always searching for the "why". There is always a reason something is happening and sometimes taking the time to listen to the whole story and asking questions leads you to the answer.

As my practice grows and expands the foundation will always remain the same.

If I haven't met you yet, Hi! If we've worked together in the past, thank you for trusting me on your feeding journey.

XOXO, Kelsey

A quote that I live by in my practice and in my life.
04/11/2024

A quote that I live by in my practice and in my life.

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