About Me
Melody Datz Hansen is a writer and Certified Lactation Counselor in Seattle.
I am a certified lactation counselor and currently working toward my IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), for which I completed two years of academic study in infant development, anatomy, biology, psychology, and communication. I have completed the 500 hours of supervised clinical practice and will take the IBCLC board exam in April 2026.
My work is informed by backgrounds in my own parenting journey, a career in global health research, birth work education from Bastyr University and Lactation Education Resources, and a firm belief in the power of instinct.
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Professional birth support in Seattle, Washington
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Serving Seattle, Washington
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