My Philosophy

Empowerment, security, trust, intuition and informed choice are central to my philosophy of care, which extend from broader political beliefs supporting reproductive justice for ALL families regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, marital status, age, weight, disability, nationality or socioeconomic status.   

Irene Dreith, IBCLC

Irene Dreith is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Lactation Counselor and Educator (CLEC).

Irene Dreith completed Bachelor of Art degrees in Biochemistry and Integrative Physiology with additional emphasis in the fields of public health and neuroscience at the University of Colorado in Boulder.  In addition, Irene Dreith has experience working as a professional researcher, community herbalist, domestic violence advocate for women and children, and HIV test counselor and educator. Irene is currently attending graduate school to deepen her knowledge of human nutrition and functional medicine.

Irene discovered her deep love of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and attachment parenting following the birth of her son in 2013.  She completed her board certification for lactation consulting through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners in 2017 after interning with Faith McGinn at Kaiser Permanente in Denver, Colorado.  During her clinical training, she helped provide postpartum care and breastfeeding support for hundreds of families in both outpatient and in-home settings throughout the Denver Metro area.  Irene moved from Ridgway, Colorado to Sandpoint, Idaho in the fall of 2020 and continues to provide lactation services for families in North Idaho and Eastern Washington.