As your Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), it's my job is to support you, and your breastfeeding goals!
I'm non-judgmental, and I always provide personalized, compassionate care. As a Los Angeles-based, double-certified IBCLC with hospital, clinic, and private practice experience - I'm also providing trusted, evidence-based care. I want you to feel very cared for, to leave with all of your feeding questions answered, and to feel comfortable with our plan.
Usually I can see families for lactation consultations covered under their medical insurance.
All lactation consultations are private, and take place on a locked, HIPAA-compliant video platform. (Are you curious about how virtual consults are different from in-person consults? Go here to learn more!)
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Consults typically take 60 minutes. In your consult, I'll take a medical history and we'll discuss your breastfeeding challenges and questions. After the consult, I'll provide you with a written plan of care.
I'm always available for questions and follow-up.
Virtual Lactation Consultations
Lactation consultations available:
all classes and lactation consults include digital handouts
Prenatal Breastfeeding Consult
3rd trimester
In this consult, we'll:
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discuss your medical history
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review your breastfeeding goal
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review your breastfeeding supplies, including pump and bottles
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create a plan for the first 72 hours
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answer all of your breastfeeding questions
Baby is here!
1st 6 weeks;
typically 1-3 consults
In this consult, we'll:
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address any breastfeeding challenges you are experiencing
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discuss growth spurts and how to navigate them
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answer your feeding questions
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discuss what to expect in the upcoming days
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create a plan of care
1st 6 weeks
In this consult, we'll:
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discuss how and when to introduce pumping and bottlefeeding
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review bottle feeding techniques to support breastfeeding
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assemble your pump
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review how to best use your pump
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review breastmilk storage & creating a "stash"
Pumping &
Bottle feeding
HELP! I have a
problem!
as needed
In this consult, we'll:
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discuss the problem, and the challenge it's presenting
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identify factors that may be contributing to the issue
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evaluate options for solutions
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create a plan of care to address the issue
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follow-up as needed to ensure the issue is resolved
1st 6 weeks
In this consult, we'll:
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discuss expectations for breastfed baby sleep at each stage
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talk about when you can expect to sleep more (and how to manage when you're not getting enough sleep)
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discuss how to protect your milk supply, breast health, and infant weight gain when baby starts sleeping longer stretches
Managing
breastfeeding
& infant sleep
Breastfeeding
& Returning
to Work
1 mo before return
to work
In this consult, we'll:
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review your legal protections
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discuss supplies and plans that can make pumping at work easier
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discuss common "return to work" issues, and solutions
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create a custom plan for your return to work
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follow-up as needed to fine-tune plan
Breastfeeding
Your 3 mo+ baby
2.5 months
In this consult, we'll:
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discuss feeding changes you can expect at this age
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talk about upcoming growth spurts and what to expect
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review distracted breastfeeding, breastfeeding positions for an older baby, and pre-teething
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review how to assess feeding at this age
Preparing to Introduce Solids
5 months
In this consult, we'll:
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review family food allergies
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debunk food myths
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discuss what you need to know about breastfeeding + solids
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talk about how to introduce solids
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map out a plan for solids and breastmilk 6 - 12 months
Bottle Refusal
as needed
In this consult, we'll:
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identify factors that may be contributing to the bottle strike
evaluate options for solutions
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create a plan for re-introducing bottle
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follow-up on progress, and implement changes to plan if needed
Nursing Strikes
as needed
In this consult, we'll:
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identify factors that may be contributing to the nursing strike
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evaluate options for solutions
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create a plan for getting baby back to breast
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follow-up on progress, and implement changes to plan if needed
Breastfeeding
Multiples
as needed
In this consult, we'll:
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discuss unique the challenges for feeding multiples
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review your breastfeeding supplies and tools
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create a custom plan for feeding your multiples
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answer all of your feeding questions
as needed
In this consult, we'll:
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discuss establishing a breastmilk supply for a baby in the NICU
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review the supplies you'll need when baby comes home
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create a plan for feeding your baby
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discuss how to follow weight gain and evaluate breastfeeding success
Breastfeeding
for NICU Parents
Weaning Consultation
as needed
In this consult, we'll:
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review options for weaning plans
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discuss tools to support the weaning process
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create a custom plan for weaning when you're ready
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answer any remaining breastfeeding questions you have
Insurance Friendly
Lactation consultations and prenatal breastfeeding classes are typically covered by your medical insurance. Most of my patients see me for from prenatal
through weaning, unlimited consultations with no out-of pocket expense.
