Woodcreek Pediatrics - Mary Bridge Children's strives to give excellent care through a variety of services including lactation support, which is specifically tailored for the individual need of mom and baby. Scientific evidence shows the tremendous benefits that come with breastfeeding, and we're here to ensure every Woodcreek mom who wants to breastfeed has a positive and healthy experience.

Woodcreek Pediatrics - Mary Bridge Children's offers private lactation consultation appointments as well as breastfeeding classes, which are held in a group setting. All of our lactation classes are free to current Woodcreek Pediatrics - Mary Bridge Children's patients. Our private lactation consultations are available by appointment only and may be covered by insurance.

Classes and Consultations

​Lactation Consultations (One-on-One)
As a part of our lactation consultations we address concerns or problems mom and baby may be experiencing, and if necessary develop a plan to help alleviate the concerns. Some of the frequently addressed concerns are:

• ​​Poor or slow weight gain with breastfeeding
• Difficulty with latching or position
• Low milk supply
• Breastfeeding with premature infants
• Mastitis or clogged milk ducts
• Soreness or engorgement
• Breastfeeding multiples, those with jaundice, or with tongue tie
• Obtaining or using a breast pump

Though these are common areas of concern, our lactation consultants are able to help with many breastfeeding concerns, as well as offer reassurance and encouragement through one-on-one education and our group setting classes. All these services are available at all three of our clinic locations as listed below:

• Fridays at our Puyallup clinic
• Thursdays and Fridays at our Bonney Lake clinic
• Twice monthly at our Sunrise clinic (days vary, call for more information)

To schedule a one-on-one lactation consultation, please call 253-848-8797.

Lactation Classes (Group Sessions) - Free
During our lactation classes our consultants discuss and address common concerns, provide suggestions for overcoming challenges, and present strategies for successful breastfeeding. Classes are held at our Sunrise location in the Asthma & Allergy clinic waiting room, suite 109. Our current class schedule is:
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• Lactation classes are currently cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presented by Dianna Vaughn, ARNP. To register for these free classes, please call 253-848-8797.

Meet our Lactation Specialists

Dianna Vaughn, ARNP
Lactation Educator

Dianna Vaughn enjoys being a family nurse practitioner because of the variety of interesting people she meets. Everyday brings new opportunities and challenges. She strongly believes in addressing the whole individual in health care, including spiritual, physical and emotional.
Dianna lives in Federal Way with her husband. They have three adult children. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, hiking, kayaking, gardening, and participating in a book club.

• Woodcreek Provider since 2002
• Board Certified: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner-Washington State, 1995
• Medical Degree: University of Washington-Master of Nursing, 1977
• Specialty in Maternal-Child Nursing

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Practice Locations: Sunrise, Puyallup

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Callie Skiffington, ARNP, CPNP, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant

​​Callie Skiffington is a pediatric nurse practitioner. As a former neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse, she has a special interest in infant care.  When treating her patients, Callie emphasizes health promotion, preventive care, and family-centered care.

Outside of the office Callie enjoys walking her Golden Retriever, Everett; traveling; spending time with family; participating in a monthly book club, and is actively involved in the church where her husband is the associate pastor.

• Woodcreek Provider Since: 2009
• Certification: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 2008
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), 2014
• Education:
• University of Pennsylvania – Master of Science in Nursing, 2008
• University of Tennessee – Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2003

Practice Location: Bonney Lake

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Unsure If You Need Lactation Help?
Take the Breastfeeding Self-Assessment Questionnaire to help you determine if you need assistance or if our office can help you in any way. Take the Breastfeeding Self-Assessment when your baby if 5-7 days old.

Want More Information?

Click here for the American Academy of Pediatrics Breastfeeding initiatives which includes a list of benefits and FAQs about breastfeeding.