CLC

Melanie Duval

CLC
​Gallatin County Lactation Education Coordinator

Bringing more than 20 years of experience, Melenie Duval has been deemed “the breast whisperer” in the Bozeman Childbirth Community. She brings passion, wisdom, and community education experience to her role as the Lactation Education Program Coordinator serving Gallatin, Park, and Madison counties. Her goals as a lactation counselor are to assist all mothers in successfully nurturing their babies in a way that best supports a mother's goals and desires. This includes exclusive breastfeeding, exclusive pumping, and formula feeding in all amounts. She wants mothers to feel confident in themselves and in their ability to nourish their babies. Melenie has worked for the Gallatin City County Health Department and WIC providing education, love, and support for pregnant and nursing families.  Her credentials include a CLC since 2010 and she is now fearlessly working toward her IBCLC and a graduate degree in Maternal & Child Health! 

Melenie staffs the 24 hour breastfeeding hotline, available via call or text at (406) 539-1741. She is available in person at the Gallatin County Health Department for appointments and also sees clients via teleconsults and in their own homes with scheduled appointments. Find more information about her program at www.breastfeedmt.com.