where clinical expertise
meets genuine heart.
Calm, Caring,
evidence-based
lactation care
Calm, Caring, evidence-based lactation care
for mothers And babies in Central Oregon.
for mothers and babies
in Central Oregon.
Our mission Statement
“Our approach blends clinical expertise with gentle, integrative support to honor the nervous system, the feeding relationship, and the unique needs of each family. Care is thoughtful, unhurried, and centered on trust, recovery, and spiritual connection."
Who we are
Meet Julie
A steady, experienced presence
when you need it most.
"Lactation is not just the work I do; I am deeply passionate about supporting, educating, and guiding mothers, babies, and families on the meaningful journey of feeding."
I'm Julie—a master's-prepared registered nurse, IBCLC, and infant massage instructor with over 30 years of hospital-based mother-baby care, including NICU, neonatal transport, and high-risk labor and delivery. Leading the Redmond Hospital outpatient lactation clinic for eight years with deep care, compassion, and expertise in supporting and navigating simple to complex breastfeeding concerns with families. I've had the privilege of walking alongside families during some of their most vulnerable, meaningful moments, and I bring that lived experience and clinical depth into every visit.
30+ Years of Experience | MSN, RN
Master's-Prepared Nurse | IBCLC
Board-Certified Lactation Consultant | NICU & L&D Background
30+ Years of Experience | MSN, RN Master's-Prepared Nurse | IBCLC Board-Certified Lactation Consultant | NICU & L&D Background
Care Services
Thoughtful support,
tailored to your family.
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An in-home, detailed assessment, health and birth history, feeding assessment and goals. Curated and designed to address any feeding challenges with breast feeding for mother and infant. Includes a detailed written care plan and follow-up support recommendations.
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Live video support, detailed assessment, health and birth history of mother and baby for simple to complex feeding challenges, pump plans, return-to-work strategies, supply concerns, bottle-feeding coaching, addressing any concerns for mother and baby, compassionate evidence-based support.
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Specialized in-home care for NICU graduates, premature infants, oral-motor challenges, tube feeding transitions, and complex feeding needs requiring advanced clinical support.
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Gentle, evidence-based treatment for breast inflammation. You may be referred by you healthcare provider, or self-schedule for breast massage and lymphatic drainage. This treatment promotes comfort, milk flow, reduces breast inflammation, swelling, discomfort and pain. The service follows current clinical recommendations from the Academy of Breast-Feeding Medicine and is designed to support comfort and healing for common lactation challenges related to breast inflammation and lymphatic congestion (often described by families as engorgement, plugged ducts, or painful lumps). Evidence based practice massage, lymphatic drainage and therapeutic ice are used, always individualized, with curated and practical guidance you can use at home to support ongoing breast comfort, milk flow and breast health.
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A one-on-one visit during pregnancy to review your health history, discuss your feeding goals, answer your questions, and help you feel genuinely prepared and confident before your baby arrives.
Virtual or In-Home
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Support your baby’s comfort, enhance gentle movement, and overall physical ease with intentional, evidence-based infant massage, led by Julie, Certified Infant Massage Instructor. Sessions help parents learn techniques that---Promote relaxation and comfort- Encourage gentle, natural movement, often improve infant feedings- improves symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort, release tightness and tension from birth, regulates the nervous system, create nurturing, meaningful moments between parent and baby (Sessions are paced to your baby’s cues, giving you confidence to use massage at home as part of everyday care).
In-Home — Paced to your baby's cues
May add 1-3 baby-parent duos for a small, connected, baby spa experience for close friends (Contact for additional information)
Many insurance plans include lactation support under the Affordable Care Act.
After your visit, you’ll receive a superbill to submit for possible reimbursement. Coverage varies, so it’s helpful to check with your provider ahead of time.
Why Parents Adore Working With Us
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Your feeding journey should be honored.
Feeding your baby is one of the most meaningful chapters of your family's story. Care here is always thoughtful, unhurried, and deeply respectful of the connection being nurtured between you and your baby. -

Because you will never be judged.
There is no one right way to feed a baby. You will be met exactly where you are, supported in the direction you want to go, and never made to feel like you are doing this wrong. Julie offers support that helps you feel confident and cared for. -

Because experience matters
Julie brings over 30 years of hospital-based mother-baby care to every visit. This is skilled & compassionate care delivered by a master's-prepared registered nurse who has supported families through even the most complex feeding situations. -

Because complex needs are welcome
From NICU graduates and tongue ties to low milk supply and mastitis, Julie's clinical background means she is equipped to support both simple feeding questions and help guide you through more complex medical situations.
Our Promise To You
"To offer trusted, expert support rooted in current evidence, delivered with gentleness and respect. Supporting the connection and journey of feeding and nurturing your baby. You will be met without judgment, guided with confidence, and supported in a way that honors you, your baby, and your family."
— Julie Allen Barbour, MSN, RN, IBCLC
gentle Approach
There is no
one right way
to feed a baby…
…only what is safe, informed, and right for your family. Care here is always calm, unhurried, and deeply respectful of your goals, your choices, and your story.
Each service begins with a complimentary 15–20 minute connection call curated for families who are new to my practice. This is a gentle space to share your story, explore your feeding goals, and begin to feel into whether we’re the right fit for one another. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, be heard without judgment, and receive thoughtful guidance on next steps. My intention is to offer clarity, connection, and a sense of support as you navigate your feeding journey.
Take the First Step
You deserve calm, trusted support.
Whether you are preparing for your baby's arrival, navigating the tender early weeks, or seeking steady guidance after months of challenges. Care is here, and you do not have to figure this out alone. The feeding journey is one of the most meaningful chapters of your family's story. You deserve to move through it feeling supported, confident, and genuinely cared for.
Common Questions
to help you feel understood
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Under the affordable care act (ACA), health insurance companies must provide breast feeding support, education, counseling, and equipment to prenatal and postpartum patients. A superbill will be provided after appointments and is an itemized document that contains all the information your insurance company needs to process a claim. You can submit this document directly to your health insurance provider for reimbursement (depending on your individual health plans). A superbill allows you to access specialized care while using your insurance benefits, even if your provider is out-of-network.
-Recommended- Check with your individualized insurance prior to service to understand specifics of your insurance providers reimbursement
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An IBCLC is an internationally board-certified lactation consultant — the gold standard credential in lactation care. IBCLCs complete rigorous clinical training, pass a comprehensive board examination, and maintain certification through ongoing education. Julie holds her IBCLC alongside her Master's in Nursing, bringing both advanced clinical expertise and decades of hands-on bedside experience to every family she works with.
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Anytime you have questions or concerns about feeding — before your baby arrives, in the early days and weeks postpartum, or after months of navigating challenges. You do not need to be in crisis to seek support. Early guidance often prevents complications, and no concern is ever too small to bring to a visit.
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Absolutely. Support is available from the first days after birth through the first year and beyond. We help with newborn feeding challenges, growth issues, and ongoing breastfeeding concerns and support.
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You can book directly through the website. If you are unsure which service is right for your situation, reach out by phone, email, or the contact form and Julie will help you find the best fit.
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Every visit is individualized, but generally includes a full health and feeding history, medication review, infant assessment, observation of a feeding session, hands-on guidance when helpful, and a review of pumping and milk storage strategies. You will leave with a detailed written care plan and clear, practical next steps tailored to your family's specific needs and goals.
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Yes, without exception. There is no one right way to feed a baby — only what is safe, informed, and right for your family. Julie supports all feeding goals without judgment, honoring each family's choices, values, and lived experience throughout the entire process.
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Yes. Julie provides guidance both before and after tongue tie releases and works collaboratively with pediatricians, ENTs, and infant body workers including osteopaths, craniosacral therapists, and physical therapists as needed. The goal is safe, effective feeding and a smooth transition that supports your baby's oral mobility and comfort.
Every question is welcome here.
If you do not see what you are looking for, reach out, no concern is too small.