The root of it all.
Our Team
Amanda Riensche, RN, IBCLC
Founder. The Heart Behind Nourished. Postpartum Advocate. Lactation Expert. Motherhood Companion.
Amanda Riensche is a Registered Nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) passionate about supporting families through every stage of their feeding journey. She has been a licensed nurse since 2012 (she started as a LPN and is now a RN), with professional experience as both a pediatric and postpartum nurse, which sparked her deep commitment to the postpartum dyad.
As the founder of Nourished Lactation Care, Amanda provides experienced, evidence-based care to families throughout Snohomish County, offering both home visits and office consultations at Special Delivery Birth Center. Her approach is personalized, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that every family deserves access to skilled lactation support. Amanda accepts most major insurances, helping reduce barriers to care and ensuring families feel supported from the very beginning.
In addition to her clinical work, Amanda serves on the board of the Lactation Coalition of Snohomish County, where she collaborates with fellow professionals to advance infant feeding support and education in the community. She also proudly co-founded the nonprofit Birth & Parenthood Connection, which creates meaningful events for birth professionals and parents to connect, learn, and grow together through networking and professional development opportunities.
Outside of her work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and four kids.
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Lower Columbia College- Registered Nurse (RN)- 2025
University of California, San Diego- Extension Studies- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)- 2023
University of California, San Diego- Extension Studies- Certified Lactation Educator (CLE)- 2021
Santa Barbara City College- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- 2012
Awarded for outstanding academic and clinical performance with the “Student of the Year” award for the nursing program at Santa Barbara City College
Presidents Honor Roll throughout the nursing program
Member of Zeta Sigma Nursing Honor Society
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Amanda has completed advanced training in oral habilitation, oral ties, suck training, low milk supply, pumping & flange fitting, & more.
She is dedicated to continually learning and staying on top of the latest research.
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Her life is equal parts lactation, lego landmines, and late-night snuggles- and she wouldn’t trade it for anything!
Amy Sharp, RN, IBCLC
Nurse. Lactation Expert. Supportive Soul. Advocate for Every Family.
Amy Sharp is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with 27 years of nursing experience, most of which has been spent supporting families through the perinatal and postpartum journey.
She is passionate about helping families feel confident and supported no matter what feeding looks like for them. Whether a family is breastfeeding, bottle feeding, exclusively pumping, or using a combination of methods, Amy meets them where they are and helps them move forward in a way that feels realistic and sustainable.
Amy provides compassionate, evidence-based care in a practical and approachable way-because real life with a baby is rarely perfect, and support should fit into a family’s world, not the other way around.
Based in Bellevue, Amy offers in-home visits throughout many surrounding communities. Telehealth appointments are also available as desired. She considers it a true privilege to be welcomed into a family’s home. There is no judgment, just steady, thoughtful support.
Amy is also deeply committed to continuing education and staying at the forefront of lactation care. Recent advanced trainings include:
• Guiding Bottle Breakthroughs (support for bottle refusal)
• Pumping & Feeding Workshop (pumps, flanges, and feeding tools)
• Tongue-Tie Symposium
• Gentle Manual Therapeutic Breast Techniques
• Advanced Breastfeeding Care & Clinical Concepts
In the coming year, Amy looks forward to continuing to expand her knowledge through these courses:
• Mindful Approach to Herbal Support During Lactation
• Mindful Approach to Oral Function & Ankyloglossia
• GOLD Lactation Conference
Through it all, Amy is honored to walk alongside families, whatever season they’re in.
Jennifer Pond
UCSD Pathway 2 Lactation Intern
Jenny is currently completing her lactation training under the supervision of Amanda. She is passionate about supporting families during the early postpartum period and believes every parent deserves compassionate, evidence-based care.
Jenny brings a calm presence, thoughtful listening, and a genuine love for supporting feeding relationships. She is especially interested in helping families build confidence, navigate early latch challenges, and feel empowered in their feeding decisions.
Jenny participates in consultations alongside Amanda and is growing her clinical skills in assessment, feeding observation, pumping support, and individualized care planning.
Her involvement in your visit is always optional, and families are welcome to decline student participation at any time.