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!
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Michelle Anthonio, IBCLC
Los Angeles, West LA
469-740-4448
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
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Lindsay Bailey, IBCLC
Kern County
661-234-9894
lindsaybailey@thenestandco.com
Inclusive outpatient clinical lactation care
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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
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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
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Lisa Boyd, IBCLC, LCCE
Central coast California Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Los Osos, inland, San Miguel (north) to Orcutt (south). Telehealth.
805-235-5790
Private, in home or virtual/phone lactation consultations, holistic care, Lamaze certified childbirth educator, Student midwife CPM, LM.
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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
Providing compassionate, personalized care that fosters confidence and joy throughout the journey of feeding your baby. Home and virtual visits available.
Bloom Lactation Care​​
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Evelyn Cholakians, MA, IBCLC
Los Angeles Area
Consults offered in English and Armenian.
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Jessica Christen, LM, CPM, IBCLC
SF Bay Area, California. Telehealth available for out of area.
510-928-7700
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.
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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
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Sally Danto
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley
323-531-5438
Inclusive, compassionate and individualized lactation support. Experienced NICU nurse, pediatric nurse practitioner and breastfeeding mom.
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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
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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
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Janet Dombro, Ibclc
Santa Clara Valley, San Jose
4082051234
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.
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Kristen Essick CD IBCLC
Riverside county
951-312-2082
I'm Kristen, a dedicated Lactation Consultant IBCLC and Birth Doula with over 10 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood serving Temecula Murrieta Menifee. I help families navigate challenges and ensure a positive experience rooted in evidence-based practices. I offer guidance on latch and positioning and troubleshoot issues to support successful breastfeeding.
Www.flowerchildbirthandbreastfeeding.com
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Yolanda Fernandez, IBCLC
Area codes 323, 626, 909, 714
323-697-7058
Specialized in Newborns, NICU Babies, increasing milk supply, and older babies
Consults offered in English and Spanish
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Estelle Fraisse, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Lake Tahoe (CA and NV)
(415) 335-6576
ABC Lactation is supporting families online around the world and in person around Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada.
Consults offered in English and French.
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Alicia Gonzalez, IBCLC
Long Beach, CA, and the South Bay cities of Los Angeles, such as Hermosa Beach, Gardena, and surrounding cities.
562-247-4794
Lactation consults offered through telehealth, in home, and in office. I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where parents can openly share their concerns and feeding goals.
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Linda Goodman IBCLC RLC CMT
Los Angeles and Orange counties, Inland Empire
562-231-6455
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.
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Lisa Grossman, BSN, RN, PHN, IBCLC, CLC, CLEC
South Bay, Los Angeles, CA
3106509722
South Bay Baby Care provides private in-home consultations covering lactation & infant feeding, newborn care, prenatal education and infant + Toddler CPR training.
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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
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Ruth Hale, IBCLC & CD
Home visits in San Diego and virtual support available globally
6198885730
In-home and virtual lactation support. Insurance accepted: Aetna PPO, Anthem/Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, United Health PPO.
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Inna Henry, MBA, IBCLC, PMH-C
Greater Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley, Virtual Worldwide
747-202-5008
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
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Jenna Henson Marshall, RDN, IBCLC
Mt. Shasta, CA
510-207-8817
Nutrition and Breastfeeding support, can be reached at #510-207-8817 via phone or text; email: jennalynn.jh@gmail.com
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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.
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Laura Howells, IBCLC
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area
510-982-9214
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
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Meggie Inouye, MN/MPH, PNP, IBCLC
Truckee/Tahoe, CA
5305873523
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
Natalie Jebreel IBCLC
Los angeles, CA
3105009608
I am in-network with most of insurance carriers. The interest of my clients are always my first piority, and I go above and beyond to make sure you get the results you need.
Consults offered in English, Farsi, & Hebrew
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Tracey Jedrzejek, MA, IBCLC
San Francisco Bay Area
(650) 303-5953
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.
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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
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Ashley Kirkland RN, IBCLC
San Clemente, CA
(818)652-6587
Home visits to support all your infant feeding goals
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Michelle Kunschke IBCLC
Sacramento, Ca and surrounding counties, distance virtual consults possible.
916-956-1999
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.
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Andrea Levesque, IBCLC
San Fransisco Bay Area
650-460-0957
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.
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Melissa Mancini, CNM, RN, IBCLC
South Bay Area, California (San Jose region)
408-883-5478
melissa@morethanmilkbreastfeeding.com
I provide nonjudgmental feeding support for families and work collaboratively with other providers in the area.
www.morethanmilkbreastfeeding.com
Mary Marine, MA, IBCLC
East Bay Area in San Fransisco Area in California
929 550-6459
home visit, experienced personalized care
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
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​Latasha Marston IBCLC (L--305749)
Northern California (north of Sacramento)
(530)720-6865
I specialize in exclusive pumping and work heavily with surrogates and intended parents.
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Megan Masler, RN, IBCLC
Orange County, CA
949-525-8769
I focus on infant feeding issues including tongue tie, bottle feeding, and pumping.
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Melanie Matthews RN IBCLC
Orange County, CA
9492932595
I am an RN who has been privileged to work with parents and their babies since 2010 both in the home and the hospital. I offer a unique blend of medical knowledge and natural techniques.
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Mirlo McAlister, IBCLC, RN, MSN,PHN
Pasadena and Redondo Beach (CA) and surrounding areas.
310-683-3247
At mgmlactation, inc every visit just like every family is unique. Our goal is to help with every family's feeding journey. We are here to provide support, education and build confidence in parents.
Consults offered in English and Spanish
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Susie McCulloch, BA IBCLC
Sonoma County, Ca
707-565-6584
susie.mcculloch@sonoma-county.org
County of Sonoma WIC
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Angelica Merzigian, BS, IBCLC
Palm Springs, CA
760-565-2645
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.
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Lora Miller RN, IBCLC
Tehachapi, CA
661-501-0498
lora@themotherhoodcollective.net
Assist with infant feeding support and oral restriction assessments.
https://themotherhoodcollective.net/
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Aileen Moradian MSN-ED, RNC-NIC, IBCLC
Ontario, CA | Inland Empire
(909) 703-3079
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.
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Samar Mroue, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Ventura County and Some of Los Angeles County (30 mile Radius from Newbury Park, CA)
805-390-3943
In-Home and Virtual Lactation Consults, Support groups and classes. Accepting many PPO insurance plans, with no out-of-pocket cost to you.
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Johnna Naraki, BS, RN, IBCLC
Orange County, California
562-882-7260
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.
Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Worldwide Telehealth
(Business licensed in CA)
707-241-3206
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.
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.
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Caitlyn Pender, IBCLC, CBE
Northern California
541-450-3892
I provide thoughtful, individualized support in the families home.
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Rose Rodriguez Phelan RN IBCLC CEIM CST
Northern California: Oakland, CA and Arcata, CA
707-498-5763
Consults offered in English and Spanish.
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Chelsea Poyo-Nieto, IBCLC
Greater Los Angeles
3109850246
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
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Patty Reis, BSPE, ICCE, IBCLC
Bakersfield, CA
661-203-4817
Helping moms and babies get what they want from their breastfeeding experience
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Carlee Rivera, IBCLC
San Diego, CA
(858) 218-6455
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
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.
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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.
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Janice Roodsari RN, IBCLC, CFT
Ventura County, CA
805-490-4014
I am an IBCLC offering home visits, office visits, CranioSacral Facial Therapy, and co-own a classroom space where we offer breastfeeding support group, pregnancy, and new parent education and support.
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Laura Roth, RN, IBCLC
Orange County, CA
949-698-9000
We're a 4-person practice, three of whom I know have completed this program. We do office, home and virtual visits.
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Paula Santi, IBCLC
Walnut Creek,CA
serving the East Bay
Respectful, kind, professional lactation support.
paulasanti.com
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Ashley Renee Sayers, Indigi-LC, IBCLC
Inland Empire, Ca & Remote
360-551-5136
As an IBCLC and full-spectrum doula, I offer culturally-informed care that integrates Native American values with advanced clinical skills. My equity-minded practice ensures high-quality, accessible support across all stages of the maternal journey, while my holistic approach and advocacy for marginalized communities underscore my commitment to improving health outcomes and mentoring underrepresented groups.
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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
Specializing in a compassionate, team approach to lactation and oral function. Helping parents reach their breastfeeding goals with confidence.
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Angel Sharp, IBCLC
Northern California and North Lake Tahoe, Reno, NV
5302070494
angel@livingstreamslactation.com
First and foremost my job as your lactation consultant is to be your guide. I firmly believe that it is truly the parents’ decision on how to care for their baby, and not every family will flourish with the same tools or have the same goals. My job is to help provide evidence based care and create a plan as a team to meet your goals, whether it is breast or bottle feeding. I am happy to offer both holistic and western based care.
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Wendy E. Sherman MBA, RN, RD, IBCLC
California
9492954017
Hospital Based IBCLC Currently and Registered Dietitian in private practice.
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Evonne Smith, IBCLC
Los Angeles (Pasadena and surrounding areas)
626-808-4131
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.
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Leilani Songer IBCLC, Doula, ICP
San Diego, North County, East County, Oceanside CA and telehealth visits worldwide
760-533-7953
Many insurances accepted. We offer home, office and telehealth visits. We meet each family where they are at in their journey, whether it is to offer you breastfeeding, bottle feeding or weaning, we support you with compassion and knowledge. Tongue tie and wound care specialist. Birth and Postpartum support and Neurofeedback Provider
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Andrea Vyenielo
Siskiyou County
760-709-1313
“Welcome Home Baby” offers in home lactation support to Siskiyou County CA residents at no charge through First5 Siskiyou. I also work with privately with clients outside of Siskiyou County, and offer virtually consults through Nourish and Nurture Breastfeeding Support.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550626462524&mibextid=LQQJ4d
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Katharine Whetzel IBCLC
Los Angeles
3016335623
Hello@rosemoonbirthservices.com
I deeply honor the journey of parenthood in which you are taking on a new identity. I am so grateful to the families that allow me to be a part of their support network and to learn from each other. I find great joy in supporting parents so that they can reach their goals and care for their children.
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Victoria Talbot-Whittaker, IBCLC
Orange County, California
949-791-9141
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.
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Jenica Willis LVN, IBCLC
Bakersfield, CA and surrounding area
6612349894
We offer clinical lactation support through home, office and telehealth visits. Some insurances accepted.
Consults offered in English & Spanish.
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Kavisa Wood, BS, IBCLC
Sacramento, CA
916-572-4433
From troubleshooting breastfeeding challenges to providing pumping or bottle-feeding assistance, I am here to empower families with practical, evidence-based guidance tailored to their unique needs. My mission is to nourish the well-being of both parent and child and support them during the prenatal and postnatal journey. My work is centered around nourishing community wellness through yoga, lactation support, and health equity work.