The Franciscan Medical Clinic will add the services of a lactation consultant beginning Dec. 3.

Islander Deb Crawford,  a registered nurse and certified lactation consultant, will be available on Thursday mornings by appointment. Pregnant women and mothers may schedule hour-long visits beginning at 8 a.m. at the clinic. Crawford is also available at the Highline campus in Burien Thursday afternoons.

Crawford is able to help with a variety of nursing concerns, including latching difficulties, painful nursing and babies who aren’t gaining enough weight. She can also help women who are returning to work continue breastfeeding with tips on breast pumps and storing milk.

Her services are available to all women, regardless of where they are patients or where they gave birth.

To make an appointment, patients should call  253-382-8580.