Portland Lactation

Portland Lactation Portland Lactation (formerly Natural Latch) is Rosemary Ragusa and Melissa Curry. We are board certified lactation consultants. Please reach out for support

Natural Latch is a lactation consultancy founded by Meg Stalnaker, IBCLC in 2000. In 2023 Meg took a step back from home consultations, passing the Natural Latch torch to Rosemary Ragusa and Melissa Curry, IBCLCs. They have been supporting families with their feeding choices since 2018. Their work is infused with a passion for inclusivity and empathy, and they believe that every family deserves the best possible support for their feeding journey.

Yes please!
02/27/2025

Yes please!

Mothers should never feel ashamed to breastfeed their babies

From a glass of water, a chat with a friend, or a comfortable space, we can all help respect the rights of mums to breastfeed anytime, anywhere.

Let’s all step up to support breastfeeding mums!

Awww, too sweet.♥️
02/27/2025

Awww, too sweet.♥️

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02/20/2025

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Hello! We have a new name and a new website for 2025! Check us out here: https://www.portlandlactationconsultant.comOur ...
01/31/2025

Hello! We have a new name and a new website for 2025! Check us out here: https://www.portlandlactationconsultant.com
Our website it still coming together but it has all of the information you need if you’re looking for the (formerly)Natural Latch team.

Hello! Thank you for visiting Portland Lactation. We are Melissa Curry, IBCLC and Rosemary Ragusa, IBCLC formerly of Natural Latch which was a lactation consultancy founded by Meg Stalnaker, IBCLC in 2000. Meg was not only our mentor but is also a gifted lactation consultant and a trailblazer of

03/10/2023

Aw, this is the cutest! Show us your favorite cuddle photos!

02/25/2023

Did you know that many folks can get insurance coverage for home visits with us?! Get in touch for more information.

05/09/2021

In our daily work we get to meet and work with so many wonderful mama and birthing parents. Happy Mother’s Day to all!! 💓

Thank you for writing this beautiful poem Dr Ryan McAdams and this beautiful artwork. And thank you for sharing All Thin...
02/26/2021

Thank you for writing this beautiful poem Dr Ryan McAdams and this beautiful artwork. And thank you for sharing All Things Neonatal.

Poem and art by Dr. Ryan McAdams Neonatologist

Human Milk
More than milk I am

Not ordinary but extraordinary

Like the mother, mom, mama who made me

I can’t be mimicked

Precious child, I wait ready to flow into you

When you hunger, there I am

To greet your lips, to sooth, satiate,

Comfort and calm you. I provide

More than water, protein, sugars, and fat

Loving child, I am so much more than that

I am more than enzymes and antibodies

I am more than hormones and stem cells

I am a gift—Mother made just for you

Drink me. Thrive from me.

I will defend and fight for you

I will nourish and heal you

They call me liquid gold, but I am greater than gold

Gold won’t vitalize your tens of trillions of cells

I bind the beautiful and shape the wonderful

My liquid helps you become solid.

I am perfect, prized, and free

I unite, bond, and protect

I come from all colors

I am the best milk, I am human breast milk

Please do not waste me.

Celebrate and treasure me!

Let me be me

For I am for you.

Baby Massage and TummyTime!™ class series. Do check out the link and sign up.
10/06/2020

Baby Massage and TummyTime!™ class series. Do check out the link and sign up.

Yes…. you read that right, this is a super duper deal for all new parents. “We attended the infant massage class last month and it was amazing. Sejal helped us learn how to help our bab…

Such a nice reminder for me today. How are you all doing?
05/22/2020

Such a nice reminder for me today. How are you all doing?

From all of us at Natural Latch!
05/11/2020

From all of us at Natural Latch!

04/06/2020

Address

11567 SE Powell Court
Portland, OR
97206

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+19712797563

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