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Meet Kathryn Jonas IBCLC

I am Kathryn Jonas and I am passionate about assisting family's navigate their feeding goals. I am a proud Mama of two amazing kiddos and a dog. My family moved to Central Oregon from Eugene in 2017. When I became a mother, I fell in love with breastfeeding and a spark came alive inside. I knew I wanted to make this my career to assist other families in navigating their feeding goals with compassionate and informed care. My goal is to empower families from a loving and respectful place.

Education & Training

  • Bachelor of Science - Oregon State University -  Human Development and Family Science

  • Master’s Certificate  -  Portland State University - Human Lactation

  • Certified Lactation Counselor - ALPP

  • IBCLC  - Active December 2023

  • Leadership Bend Member - class of 2018

  • I received my Masters Certificate in Human Lactation in 2021 and have a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development. My goal is to empower families to meet their feeding goals with their baby. I take into consideration: lifestyle, previous medical and mental health conditions, goals, postpartum experience, previous experience if relevant. All to tailor a plan for you and your baby. I use evidence based techniques to assist you and your family to meet your feeding goals.

  • You know your family, self and baby best. You could navigate this time alone, but we all know that adventures are more fun with friends and we could be a dream team.

  • It is important to me that I meet families where they are at. I inquire about goals, challenges, lifestyle all to develop a plan of action that will work best for your family. I operate free from judgement and really tailor my care to meet your families needs and goals.