Find Certified Lactation Consultants Near Me in California
Discover trusted certified lactation consultants in California who offer compassionate, expert support for your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Connect with professionals who understand your unique needs.
💡 Insurance Coverage in California
✅ Medicaid covers lactation services. ⚠️ Breast pump coverage based on medical criteria.
Note: AB 904 extends doula coverage to many commercial plans
Certified Lactation Consultants in California
Browse through our curated list of certified lactation consultants in California. Each professional has been vetted and reviewed by families in your area.
Emily Perez
RN IBCLC with over 10 years of experience helping families navigate the transition of bringing home a new baby. Compassionate education and support through feeding, newborn care and the fourth trimester.
Christy Koraiban
Every Baby Feeds provides compassionate, evidence-based lactation care for growing families throughout North County San Diego. Founded by Christy Koraiban, RN, BSN, IBCLC, the practice combines over 15 years of nursing experience with specialized breastfeeding expertise to support families through feeding challenges, medical complexity, and the transition into parenthood. Services include in-home and virtual lactation consultations, prenatal feeding education, healthcare navigation and advocacy, and infant CPR and first aid classes. Every Baby Feeds has a special interest in supporting NICU graduates, babies with medical or developmental complexities, oral motor and feeding challenges, and families who simply want knowledgeable, personalized support during their feeding journey.
Melissa Tsoi Cheng, IBCLC
Hello Parents! I’m Melissa, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant based in Torrance, CA serving the South Bay and surrounding areas. My passion is in supporting and providing education to families on infant feeding prenatally, after birth and the months that follow, through starting solids and weaning. As a first generation Chinese-American and parent who struggled physically and emotionally with breastfeeding, I understand the importance of unbiased support as you navigate feeding challenges and the transition into parenthood. Breast/chestfeeding may be a “natural” way to feed your baby, but may not always be intuitive and doesn’t always happen naturally for many parents. I aim to offer both practical and emotional support, delivering comprehensive, evidence-based information to help achieve your breast/chestfeeding goals and find joy in your own unique experience.
Akeyva Gray
My Body My Temple, LLC is a full spectrum doula service located in Southern California. We provide physical and emotional support to birthing persons and their support system. Education and advocacy begin from preconception and can be extended up to one year postpartum. Our doulas provide childbirth education, birth plan support and postnatal visits. Additionally, we provide resources for new and expecting birthing people. Many of our doulas take insurance and may be willing to work with a payment plan. We believe that every pregnant and/or postpartum person deserves a doula.
Heather Kleinhans
Website: GrowingFamiliesConsulting.com About us: Growing Families Consulting with Heather Kleinhans, is dedicated to supporting families in the Central Valley of California. We specialize in lactation and infant-toddler feeding support and services, advanced tethered oral tissues specialty support and services for pre/post-release of oral ties, advanced baby led weaning and adaptive baby led weaning and oral motor skill support specialty services, faith-driven, evidence-based childbirth education, doula support with advanced NICU training, and babywearing education and consultation services for families in Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties. Our tailored offerings include educational classes, interactive workshops, and comprehensive. personalized support services for parents with growing families, focusing on supporting and nurturing the foundational years of their journey together. Growing Families Consulting is proudly, a trauma-informed, neurodivergence and disability affirming provider. *Select Insurance accepted; Private Pay accepted. Prices available on website or through insurance billing portal.
Lana Mihaiyu Sanders
👋🏽 I'm a board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), certified perinatal mental health provider (PMH-C), and native Angeleno. I'm also a mom of two. I'm passionate about providing thoughtful, comprehensive infant feeding education and clinical care to new and expecting parents. From practical prenatal guidance to gentle weaning strategies, and everything in between. My goal is for you to feel informed, confident, seen, and supported ❤️🩹 I offer in-home lactation support in LA or virtual visits anywhere. I'm in-network with most Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare plans. Serving: Baldwin Hills, Culver City, El Segundo, Gardena, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Mar Vista, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Torrance, View Park, Westchester, West Adams... 📣 Reach out for more info or to verify insurance.
Adrienne Plaza
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I provide In-Home and Virtual lactation support.
Natal Achi, IBCLC
I am an IBCLC, providing compassionate individualized care to help families reach their feedings goals. Empowering parents with the knowledge and guidance they need to be successful with latch, positioning, breastmilk supply or pumping.
Megan Dean
Hi! I’m Megan Dean, a Pediatric Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. I’m passionate about providing personalized, evidence-based lactation support to help families feel confident throughout their feeding journey from pregnancy through postpartum. I provide comprehensive support for breastfeeding and infant feeding, including prenatal education, latch and milk transfer assessments, pumping and flange fitting, low milk supply, bottle feeding, oral tie support, and more. Consultations are available in my office, in your home, or virtually to best fit your family’s needs. I accept many insurance plans and can also provide a superbill for self-pay consultations.
Tremaine Wilson
My practice offers integrative birth, postpartum, and lactation support rooted in evidence-based care, cultural awareness, and whole-person support. I work with families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and feeding support with a focus on education, nervous system regulation, informed decision-making, and honoring the body’s natural physiology. As a birth and postpartum doula with advanced lactation training and IBCLC preparation, I support chest/breastfeeding, pumping, newborn rhythms, recovery after vaginal or cesarean birth, and early family transition. My care often includes hands-on guidance with feeding, positioning, infant soothing, bodywork-informed comfort measures, traditional postpartum practices, and practical support for the emotional and physical realities of new parenthood. My approach blends clinical knowledge with compassionate, individualized care that helps families feel informed, grounded, and supported.
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Why Choose a Certified Lactation Consultant?
Finding the right certified lactation consultant in California is crucial for your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Local certified lactation consultants understand the unique healthcare landscape, cultural considerations, and community resources available in California.
Healthcare Coverage in California
Lactation Support Coverage
Covered
Criteria-Based
Additional Benefits
- • 12 months postpartum coverage
- • Understanding of state-specific benefits
- • Knowledge of local insurance networks
- • Help navigating coverage options
- • Support with insurance claims
- • Connection to local resources
📋 Important Notes
AB 904 extends doula coverage to many commercial plans
📚 Sources & References
Local Expertise
- • Knowledge of California healthcare systems
- • Understanding of local regulations
- • Community connections and referrals
- • Familiarity with local resources
Convenient Access
- • Reduced travel time for appointments
- • Emergency support when needed
- • In-person consultations available
- • Local support group connections
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Certified Lactation Consultants in California
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- Emily Perez — Certified Lactation Consultants in Rohnert Park, California
- Christy Koraiban — Certified Lactation Consultants in San Marcos, California
- Melissa Tsoi Cheng, IBCLC — Certified Lactation Consultants in Torrance, California
- Akeyva Gray — Certified Lactation Consultants in California
- Heather Kleinhans — Certified Lactation Consultants in Visalia, California
- Lana Mihaiyu Sanders — Certified Lactation Consultants in Los Angeles, California
- Adrienne Plaza — Certified Lactation Consultants in San Jose, California
- Natal Achi, IBCLC — Certified Lactation Consultants in Glendora, California
- Megan Dean — Certified Lactation Consultants in Rancho Cucamonga, California
- Tremaine Wilson — Certified Lactation Consultants in West Hollywood, California
- Jaqulynn Schultz — Certified Lactation Consultants in Oceanside, California
- Lindsey Byars — Certified Lactation Consultants in Novato, California