Nurse to Open Lactation Center in Lewiston
The Feeding Nook will offer specialized breastfeeding education and equipment at the Lewiston Center.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Child Care
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Nurse and lactation consultant K'Lee Kasper plans to open a physical space called The Feeding Nook at the Lewiston Center. This new venture seeks to increase local access to professional breastfeeding support and education.
Why it matters
Kasper aims to address barriers to breastfeeding support by providing a dedicated space and expanding the local network of trained consultants. While the Affordable Care Act mandates coverage for preventative care, many insurance providers still do not recognize lactation consultants as standalone in-network providers.
K'Lee Kasper, 36, completed 1,000 hours of training over five years to earn her International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credential. The new facility will stock essential lactation equipment, such as breast pumps, to serve the local community.
The players
K'Lee Kasper
She is a 36-year-old nurse and certified lactation consultant currently working at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
This is a healthcare facility in Lewiston where K'Lee Kasper currently serves as a nurse.
The Feeding Nook
This is a forthcoming brick-and-mortar lactation consulting business to be located at the Lewiston Center.
The details
Currently, Kasper operates as The Breast Nurse while working at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, providing support through home visits and telehealth. The Feeding Nook will serve as a hub for both education and the distribution of specialized tools to families in need.
Timeline
K'Lee Kasper completed her 1,000 hours of certification training over the past five years.
Culture Shift
This business model reflects a growing movement to normalize professional lactation support as a standard component of preventative maternal healthcare. It follows a pattern set by the Affordable Care Act's mandates on breastfeeding support, which have increased the demand for specialized clinical access.
Families in the area will gain a new physical location for accessing lactation education and necessary equipment like pumps. This provides a direct alternative to home visits and telehealth, offering a centralized resource for parents seeking breastfeeding guidance.
The takeaway
Breastfeeding support is becoming increasingly specialized, requiring certified consultants to bridge the gap between hospital care and home recovery. Parents should verify their specific insurance coverage to determine if lactation consulting services qualify as preventative care under their plan.
Further reading
Learn more about local support services in the Lewiston Child Care section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Moscow-Pullman Daily News.
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