Rooted Seattle Lactation

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.