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Below is a list of the IBCLCs in your state who have a specialized interest in oral function and tongue-tie and have completed the Master Class. Please be sure to fully inquire as to the experience and qualifications of any practitioner, including IBCLC, manual therapist/bodyworker or physician/dentist before choosing your care providers. 

CALIFORNIA:
Julie Alexander, BA, IBCLC
Temecula/Murrieta California

951-526-6870

JA Lactation offers non-judgemental breastfeeding support for your breastfeeding journey!

www.jalactation.com 

Michelle Anthonio, IBCLC

Los Angeles, West LA

469-740-4448

michelleanthonio@gmail.com

Compassionate and knowledgeable care.

Consults offered in English and Spanish.

 

Megan Atol, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Tehachapi, CA

661-501-0498

info@themotherhoodcollective.net

Registered nurse offering comprehensive and compassionate care to families to help them feed their babies.

www.themotherhoodcollective.net

Angie Bimat

Los Angeles, Ventura County, Orange County

424-835-2759

angie@californiabreastfedbabies.com

Passionate about helping families reach their breastfeeding goals, in person or virtually

californiabreastfedbabies.com

Dawn Bower, IBCLC, RLC

Antelope Valley, CA and surrounding areas. Telehealth offered for out of area.

661-916-1290

MyLactationConsultant@gmail.com

In office or virtual infant feeding support offered. Many PPO insurances accepted with no out of pocket cost. Multidisciplinary office, including massage and chiropractic to help support your journey.

Dawn Bower, My Lactation Consultant

Lisa Boyd, IBCLC, LCCE

Central coast California Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Los Osos, inland, San Miguel (north) to Orcutt (south). Telehealth.

805-235-5790

SloDoula@gmail.com

Private, in home or virtual/phone lactation consultations, holistic care, Lamaze certified childbirth educator, Student midwife CPM, LM.

LisaMBoyd.com

Molly Brannigan, MA, IBCLC

East Bay (SF), California

510-525-1155

molly@eastbaylactationassociates.com

I offer expert, non-judgmental support for all families. Prenatal/pre-adopt through weaning, including help with bottles and solids. Lots of experience with tongue-ties

http://www.eastbaylactationassociates.com

 

Jami Carter, IBCLC Bloom Lactation Care

Los Angeles and surrounding areas

(310) 896-5622

jami@bloomlactationcare.com

Providing compassionate, personalized care that fosters confidence and joy throughout the journey of feeding your baby. Home and virtual visits available.

Bloom Lactation Care

Evelyn Cholakians, MA, IBCLC

Los Angeles Area

giveloveandmilk@gmail.com

Consults offered in English and Armenian.

www.giveloveandmilk.com

Jessica Christen, LM, CPM, IBCLC

SF Bay Area, California. Telehealth available for out of area.

510-928-7700

info@growwithbliss.com

Inclusive, compassionate and holistic in-home and virtual lactation support for growing families. In-home postpartum midwifery care also offered in the SF Bay Area.

www.growwithbliss.com

Jessica Claire, IBCLC

Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

323.206.6557

jessica@lactationconsultantla.com

Inclusive, compassionate, and flexible: help with breastfeeding, chestfeeding, bottlefeeding, pumping, weaning, and more!

http://www.LactationConsultantLA.com


Sharon Curtin-Bottomley

Los Angeles, Ca.

(818) 388-1299

sharon@.confidenceinbirth.com

I offer in-home and virtual consultations as a provider with The Lactation Network. Your lactation visits may be covered at 100% . You can find out by submitting your information at this link: https://go.lactationnetwork.com/ConfidenceInBirth

https://www.confidenceinbirth.com

Sally Danto

Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley

323-531-5438

Sally@wildsmilelactation.org

Inclusive, compassionate and individualized lactation support. Experienced NICU nurse, pediatric nurse practitioner and breastfeeding mom.

Wildsmilelactation.org

Kristen Davis, IBCLC, RLC
Serving Families in Temecula Valley and surrounding cities. 
Offering in-home visits, office appointments (Murrieta, CA), and a free weekly support group.
951-400-5536
Help@breast4baby.com
Specializing in a compassionate, team approach to lactation and oral function. Helping parents reach their breastfeeding goals with confidence.

breast4baby.com

Dawn Dickerson, M.Ed., IBCLC, RYT;

Serving San Diego county.  

858-218-6455

Offering in-Home and in-Office Lactation consults, support groups, infant movement classes, and Birth Story Listening; in-network with Aetna PPO and UCSD HMO.

mamasandmilk.com

Janet Dombro, Ibclc

Santa Clara Valley, San Jose

4082051234

Janet@janetbabymom.com

The Ibclc uses detective skills, inquiry and observations, leading to the best results for families. My skills come from all that I have learned about babies and parents in 40 years as a parent of 5 , volunteer and a professional.

https://www.janetbabymom.com/

Yolanda Fernandez, IBCLC

Area codes 323, 626, 909, 714

323-697-7058

LC.YolandaFernandez@gmail.com

Specialized in Newborns, NICU Babies, increasing milk supply, and older babies

Consults offered in English and Spanish

Linda Goodman IBCLC RLC CMT

Los Angeles and Orange counties, Inland Empire

562-231-6455

LindaGoodmanIBCLC@yahoo.com

Home visits available. In office appointments also available in Whittier.

http://LindaGoodman.weebly.com

 

Courtney Gregory, RN, MS, IBCLC

San Francisco Bay Area -Sonoma, Marin, Napa Counties C

707-873-4200

courtney@courtneygregoryibclc.com

Offering in-home lactation consultation to help you with your infant feeding goals, whatever they may be. Experienced neonatal and pediatric nurse specializing in NICU graduates.

www.courtneygregoryibclc.com

Lisa Grossman, BSN, RN, PHN, IBCLC, CLC, CLEC

South Bay, Los Angeles, CA

3106509722

Lisa@southbaybabycare.com

South Bay Baby Care provides private in-home consultations covering lactation & infant feeding, newborn care, prenatal education and infant + Toddler CPR training.

Www.southbaybabycare.com

Adrienne Guirguis, IBCLC, CSOM

Bakersfield, CA and Virtual

661-398-6951

adrienne@holisticlactationofbakersfield.com

I have many years of experience in dealing with all types of of breastfeeding issues. I work with the family to get to the root of the problem through a thorough history of the parent, birth and the feeding experience as well as an assessment of the infant and infant feeding.

Consults offered in English and Spanish

www.holisticlactationofbakersfield.com

Ruth Hale, IBCLC & CD

Home visits in San Diego and virtual support available globally

6198885730

Hello@birthtobreast.com

In-home and virtual lactation support. Insurance accepted: Aetna PPO, Anthem/Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, United Health PPO.

Www.birthtobreast.com

Inna Henry, MBA, IBCLC, PMH-C

Greater Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley, Virtual Worldwide

747-202-5008

hello@innahenry.com

Highly skilled, compassionate lactation care with an emphasis on mental wellness for the whole family. Most insurance plans accepted. Inclusive, trauma-informed practice.

Consults offered in English and Russian

www.innahenry.com

Jenna Henson Marshall, RDN, IBCLC

Mt. Shasta, CA

510-207-8817

jennalynn.jh@gmail.com

Nutrition and Breastfeeding support, can be reached at #510-207-8817 via phone or text; email: jennalynn.jh@gmail.com

https://locations.dignityhealth.org/mercy-medical-center-mt-shasta?utm_source=LocalSearch&utm_medium=Facility&utm_campaign=NorthState&utm_term=MercyMedicalCenterMt.Shasta

Sarah Hogan, IBCLC

Joshua Tree, CA

910-565-9841

sarah@illuminatedlactation.com

Serving Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms in south central San Bernadino County. I have Twentynine Palms/MCAGCC base access. Some insurances accepted, Tricare included.

illuminatedlactation.com

Laura Howells, IBCLC
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area

510-982-9214

laura@wovenbirths.com

Lactation & postpartum doula support for families in the San Francisco Bay Area.
wovenbirths.com


Julie Huisjen, IBCLC
juliehuisjen@gmail.com
Mercy Hospital Southwest, Bakersfield, CA

Meggie Inouye, MN/MPH, PNP, IBCLC

Truckee/Tahoe, CA

5305873523

minouye@tfhd.com

I provide pediatric primary care with a focus on supporting breastfeeding and early parenting support.

Consults available in English and translator services for other languages.

https://www.tfhd.com/our-providers/inouye-pnp-mnmph

 

Tracey Jedrzejek, MA, IBCLC

San Francisco Bay Area

(650) 303-5953

tracey@traceylactation.com

I am a private practice lactation consultant with over 10 years of experience serving moms and babies. I love helping families meet their breast-feeding goals and supporting them throughout the process.

www.traceylactation.com

Robin Kaplan, M.Ed, IBCLC

Serving San Diego County

San Diego Breastfeeding Center

619-724-4117

Offering in-home and in-office lactation consultations; In-network with Aetna PPO, UCSD HMO, and Tricare.

Sliding scale for MediCal and those with financial needs.

sdbfc.com

Michelle Kunschke IBCLC

Sacramento, Ca and surrounding counties, distance virtual consults possible.

916-956-1999

MMKunschke@gmail.com 

SimplyMotherNurture.com.

 

Ariana Lapierre, IBCLC

Santa Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley

(949) 342-8181

ariana@beyondmilklactation.com

Offering compassionate and supportive lactation assistance in the comfort of your own home. I accept many PPO plans.

www.beyondmilklactation.com

Andrea Levesque, IBCLC

San Fransisco Bay Area

650-460-0957

andrea@paloaltolactation.com

As an IBCLC with over ten years of experience working with parents and babies, it is an honor to work with families on reaching their infant feeding goals, whatever they may be.

www.paloaltolactation.com

Mary Marine, MA, IBCLC

East Bay Area in San Fransisco Area in California

929 550-6459

mmarineIBCLC@gmail.com

home visit, experienced personalized care

marinebreastfeeding.com

 

Rachelle Markham, IBCLC, RLC 
Virtual consults and in-home visits in San Diego county. 
760-717-2061
RachelleMarkham@gmail.com
RachelleMarkham.com

 

Carly Marks, RN, IBCLC

San Diego

619-481-1000

contact@markslactationsupport.com

In-Home Infant Feeding Support. Your goals are my goals.

https://www.markslactationsupport.com

Latasha Marston IBCLC (L--305749)

Northern California (north of Sacramento)

(530)720-6865

latasha@loveflowslac.com

I specialize in exclusive pumping and work heavily with surrogates and intended parents.

https://www.loveflowslac.com/

Susie McCulloch, BA IBCLC

Sonoma County, Ca

707-565-6584

susie.mcculloch@sonoma-county.org

County of Sonoma WIC

www.sonomacounty.ca.gov

Angelica Merzigian, BS, IBCLC

Palm Springs, CA

760-565-2645

angelica@desertibclc.com

I work together with families in developing plans that will bring their babies to full function at both breast and/or bottle. Every family and situation is different, and my hope is to always to leave parents with the education and tools they need to meet their unique goals.

www.desertibclc.com

Lora Miller RN, IBCLC

Tehachapi, CA

661-501-0498

lora@themotherhoodcollective.net

Assist with infant feeding support and oral restriction assessments.

https://themotherhoodcollective.net/

Aileen Moradian MSN-ED, RNC-NIC, IBCLC

Ontario, CA | Inland Empire

(909) 703-3079

aileen@babyperfecto.com

Offering in-person and virtual consultations. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to personalized care. With a background in nursing and lactation expertise, we pride ourselves on taking the time to understand you and your baby’s health history and comprehensively assess your lactation related issues.

www.BabyPerfecto.com

Samar Mroue, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Ventura County and Some of Los Angeles County (30 mile Radius from Newbury Park, CA)

805-390-3943

samar@loveandlatch.com

In-Home and Virtual Lactation Consults, Support groups and classes. Accepting many PPO insurance plans, with no out-of-pocket cost to you.

www.loveandlatch.com

Johnna Naraki, BS, RN, IBCLC

Orange County, California

562-882-7260

johnna@motherbabymilk.com

I am a private practice lactation consultant with experience in maternal/newborn nursing since 1996. I have two office locations in Orange County, Ca and offer home visits for lactation support as well as CFT.

motherbabymilk.com

 

Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Worldwide Telehealth

(Business licensed in CA)

707-241-3206

katie@cuddlesandmilk.com

Specializing in telehealth, making expert lactation care accessible to all.  Over 20 years of experience, expert working with breastfeeding issues, tongue and lip ties, complex challenges such as food intolerances, tethered oral tissues, low milk/over supply, prenatal visits and more.  Knowledgable and experienced with older babies 6 mo-2 year+.  Don’t suffer because there isn’t an expert near you, telehealth makes visits possible from anywhere and easy.  In-Network with Aetna and can usually accept BCBS PPO/Cigna.  More info on website.

www.cuddlesandmilk.com

 

Lisa Paradis, RD, IBCLC

Northern CA (Davis, Woodland, Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Rocklin, Dixon, Vacaville

(530) 999-1712

lisa@davislactationsupport.com

My services are intended to help nourish your baby and create a nurturing bond regardless of the feeding goals. Together, we will conquer any challenges that arise so that the initial months with your newborn are joyful and stress free.

www.davislactationsupport.com

Caitlyn Pender, IBCLC, CBE

Northern California

541-450-3892

CaitlynPender@gmail.com

I provide thoughtful, individualized support in the families home.

www.CaitlynPender.com

Rose Rodriguez Phelan RN IBCLC CEIM CST

Northern California: Oakland, CA and Arcata, CA

707-498-5763

milklove.rose@gmail.com

Consults offered in English and Spanish.

www.milklove.org

Chelsea Poyo-Nieto, IBCLC

Greater Los Angeles

3109850246

Chelsea@boobssleephealing.com

My focus is on supporting a physiologic childbearing year, and beyond! I support women in finding ease and joy in their pregnancies, facilitate healing on all levels in the early postpartum stage, and provide guidance so that THEY can help their babies to optimal function and competency.

Consults offered in English and Spanish

www.boobssleephealing.com

Patty Reis, BSPE, ICCE, IBCLC

Bakersfield, CA

661-203-4817

pattyjreis@gmail.com

Helping moms and babies get what they want from their breastfeeding experience

Carlee Rivera, IBCLC

San Diego, CA

(858) 218-6455

carlee@mamasandmilk.com

Offering in-home, in-office and virtual lactation consults, support groups, infant movement classes, and Birth Story Listening; in-network with Aetna PPO and UCSD HMO.

https://www.mamasandmilk.com

Leora Robles, BS, IBCLC The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County

Orange County, California

949-698-9000

hello@breastfeedOC.com

The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County offers lactation support through private consultations, support groups and classes. Available in our Orange County office or in your home. Insurance coverage available.

www.breastfeedOC.com

Andrea Rodriguez

Los Angeles, CA

(310)345-2006

Rodriguez.andrea4015@gmail.com

6+ years experience in the lactation world, hospital based lactation consultant with some house calls experience, Love to serve families and assist in achieving feeding goals

Consults offered in Spanish and English.

Paula Santi, IBCLC

Walnut Creek,CA

serving the East Bay 

Respectful, kind, professional lactation support.

paulasanti.com 

Jacqueline Schaefer, BA, IBCLC

Temecula and Murrieta, California. Serving Families in Temecula Valley and surrounding cities. Offering in-home visits, and office appointments.

951-400-5536

Jacqueline@breast4baby.com

Specializing in a compassionate, team approach to lactation and oral function. Helping parents reach their breastfeeding goals with confidence.

breast4baby.com

Wendy E. Sherman MBA, RN, RD, IBCLC

California

9492954017

shermanwendy@yahoo.com

Hospital Based IBCLC Currently and Registered Dietitian in private practice.

Evonne Smith, IBCLC

Los Angeles (Pasadena and surrounding areas)

626-808-4131

evonne@newnorthbaby.com

You deserve to feel like you’re on top of this whole "new parent” thing. Through pre- and post-baby classes, breastfeeding support, and newborn care services, we help you feel confident, capable, and well-supported during one of life's biggest transitions.

https://www.newnorthbaby.com

Victoria Talbot-Whittaker, IBCLC

Orange County, California

949-791-9141

Victoria@allbodiesnurture.com

Located in Tustin, California, Victoria at All Bodies Nurture is proud to provide trauma-informed, inclusive care to families incorporating their cultural and traditional values and practices. Joyfully building self confidence in new and growing families through lactation care.

www.allbodiesnurture.com

Jenica Willis LVN, IBCLC

Bakersfield, CA and surrounding area

6612349894

Jenicawillis@thenestandco.com

We offer clinical lactation support through home, office and telehealth visits. Some insurances accepted.

Consults offered in English & Spanish.

Thenestandco.com

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