Breastfeeding
For mothers who choose to breastfeed their infants, nothing can be more important than a strong support system. That’s where The Youth Clinic comes in. Our team of lactation specialists is here to help mothers along their breastfeeding journey to make it as special and stress-free as possible.
Breastfeeding Services
Within your Healthy Measures appointment, our lactation specialists will help breastfeeding mothers through one-on-one support with the following:
- Positioning
- Reading cues
- Ensuring your baby is getting enough to eat
- Support in working through breastfeeding challenges
- Other breastfeeding issues, questions, or concerns
Breastfeeding Resources
The Youth Clinic is prepared to assist all new mothers (both with newborns as well as older infants) with breastfeeding advice, tips and tricks. We are your support system and are happy to help with anything you need during this special time. Click on a topic below to learn more.
Lactation Consultants
Our team consists of internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), and Registered Nurses Certified Lactation Consultants (CLCs), with years of experience to help you meet your breastfeeding goals.
If you are breastfeeding, our specialty-trained lactation consultants will support you through the breastfeeding journey. As your baby grows, we have support available through one-on-one appointments, and small group classes, including Baby Bistro.
Lactation support is available Monday – Friday.
Meet Martha Gooldy Garcia, RD, IBCLC
Martha brings over 30 years of experience in the field of pediatric nutrition and breastfeeding support. She is credentialed both as a Registered Dietitian and as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She loves supporting new parents as they learn to care for their newborn, and helping moms and babies reach their breastfeeding goals.
Meet Jenna Lenhart, RDN, IBCLC
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a focus in lactation and is credentialed as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has a special interest in complex or “tricky” cases that require deeper investigation to help both mom and baby thrive. Jenna is passionate about supporting and encouraging parents from all feeding backgrounds, equipping them with the tools and confidence they need for every stage of their baby’s development.
Meet Becky Houle, RN, IBCLC
Becky is a Registered Nurse and an Internationally Certified Lactation Consultant who has been a valued member of the Youth Clinic family since 2011. Her journey into lactation consulting was inspired by the challenges she faced while feeding her first child. Today, her passion lies in supporting families by creating personalized feeding plans that foster joy, connection, and bonding for everyone involved.
Meet Becca Douthit, R.N.
Becca is a Registered Nurse who has been a committed Youth Clinic team member since 2014. As a lactation consultant, she enjoys building one-on-one connections with new families, guiding them through their unique feeding journeys. Drawing from her own experience as a mother of three, Becca is passionate about helping new moms navigate both the challenges and joys of parenthood. With compassion and expertise, she provides practical, supportive care tailored to each family’s needs.
Meet Leah S., R.N.
Leah is a registered nurse and lactation consultant with experience in pediatric urgent care and well care. Prior to starting her career in nursing, she was an infectious disease research scientist with an emphasis in diseases that impact pediatric populations. Lactation-related research experience includes investigating the interaction between breast milk and the gut microbiome. Leah loves supporting families and helping them meet their feeding goals.
Award-Winning Breastfeeding Support and Services
At The Youth Clinic, we are proud to announce that we have been honored with the esteemed IBCLC Care Award from the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). As the only pediatric clinic in Northern Colorado to receive this recognition, we are dedicated to going above and beyond in promoting and supporting breastfeeding. This international award is presented to community and hospital-based practices that demonstrate exceptional commitment to breastfeeding education and support for new mothers.
Our team of experienced lactation consultants and healthcare professionals work diligently to provide comprehensive breastfeeding services, ensuring that mothers and their babies receive the highest level of care and support.
Breastfeeding Programs & Classes
Feeding Your 6-12 Month Old
This class will help you learn all about feeding your 6-12 month old, including what foods to introduce first, what foods to avoid, and more. Taught by Martha Gooldy Garcia.
Baby Bistro
Our lactation and feeding support group provides mothers with tips and advice in a relaxing environment. This support group is led by a member of our lactation team.
Mother’s Milk Bank Donation & Distribution Site
We are proud to partner with the Mothers’ Milk Bank Colorado by offering a milk depot at our Oak Park Drive Office in Fort Collins and our location at MCR in Loveland. Women who would like to donate extra breast milk must first be enrolled with the milk bank, and then they are able to drop off their milk to be transported to the Denver facility. The milk is sent to multiple hospitals in 24 different states across the country.
We are also thrilled to have become a Mother’s Milk Bank Distribution Site for our patients. We are grateful to be able to provide donor breast milk to those families in need. Youth Clinic families wishing to purchase a small amount of donor breast milk from the milk bank can now do so through our Oak Park Office. Our goal is to provide a bridge of service until families are able to connect with the Mother’s Milk Bank directly. Call 970-494-2594 for more information
“The lactation nurses are wonderful! We saw two different educators and both are extremely knowledgeable, supportive, compassionate and amazing. If it weren’t for them, I would have given up on breastfeeding!”