Ecological Lactation

Counseling

I believe human milk is a baby's human right. It is one of our first expressions of nourishment, connection, and belonging — a living relationship between mother and baby that deserves to be protected, supported, and honored.

My approach to lactation care is rooted in the belief that breastfeeding is not simply about feeding a baby. It is about nurturing the motherbaby dyad, honoring the innate wisdom of our bodies, and reconnecting with the deeply biological and sacred experience of nourishing our children.

Human milk is also an ecological gift. It is renewable, sustainable, requires no packaging, and reflects the remarkable intelligence of the human body and the living world. Supporting lactation is, in its own way, an act of care for our children, our communities, and the planet.

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Insurance & Payment

I currently accept the following insurance plans and benefits for eligible lactation services:

  • LA Care

  • IEHP (Inland Empire Health Plan)

  • Kaiser Permanente

  • Carrot Fertility

Coverage and eligibility vary depending on your individual plan, benefits, and authorization requirements. Please reach out before booking so we can discuss your coverage and verify applicable benefits.

For clients using Carrot or employer-sponsored fertility and family-building benefits, reimbursement or direct payment may depend on your specific benefit package.

Travel fees for in-home consultations are additional and are not covered by insurance.

Lactation Counseling Offerings

Through holistic, relationship-centered lactation support, I help families navigate the complexities of breastfeeding and infant feeding with compassion, practical education, and respect for their individual circumstances. My work may include breastfeeding education, milk supply support, positioning and latch guidance, breast massage, lymphatic support for engorgement, and referrals when additional clinical care is needed.

  • Initial In-Home Lactation Consultation

    $225 | 75–90 minutes

    Individualized lactation support in the comfort of your home. This visit includes an assessment of mother and baby, a review of your feeding concerns and goals, and practical strategies to support nursing and/or pumping.

    May include:

    • Breastfeeding assessment and feeding observation

    • Positioning, latch, and milk transfer guidance within professional scope

    • Milk supply education and support

    • Pumping education and flange fit guidance

    • Breast and nipple care education

    • Gentle breast massage and lymphatic support for engorgement

    • Personalized feeding strategies and recommendations

    Includes a written care plan with educational resources, referrals when appropriate, and two weeks of follow-up by text and email.

    Travel fee additional, starting at $35 depending on location.

    In-Home Follow-Up Consultation

    $165 | 45–60 minutes

    For established clients who need additional hands-on support. We'll revisit your feeding goals, assess progress, troubleshoot ongoing concerns, and adjust your care plan as your baby grows.

  • Initial Virtual Lactation Consultation

    $165 | 45–60 minutes

    Personalized lactation support through a private, secure video platform. Ideal for prenatal breastfeeding preparation, common breastfeeding challenges, pumping education, and ongoing feeding guidance.

    Includes:

    • Individualized consultation

    • Feeding goals and concerns review

    • Practical education and recommendations

    • Written care plan and resources

    • Two weeks of follow-up by text and email

    Virtual Follow-Up Consultation

    $125 | 45 minutes

    Continued support for established clients. An opportunity to review progress, troubleshoot feeding concerns, and refine your breastfeeding or pumping plan.

  • Prenatal Breastfeeding Preparation

    Virtual | $165 (45–60 minutes)
    In-Home | $225 (75–90 minutes)

    Breastfeeding begins long before your baby arrives. Prenatal preparation offers an opportunity to learn about lactation, understand the early days of breastfeeding, and build confidence in your body's capacity to nourish your baby.

    Together, we'll explore your breastfeeding intentions, discuss the physiology of milk production, and prepare for the practical realities of feeding and caring for your newborn.

    Our session may include:

    • The physiology of lactation and establishing milk supply

    • The first hours and days after birth: the golden hour, skin-to-skin, and early feeding

    • Colostrum, newborn feeding cues, and normal feeding patterns

    • Positioning, latch, and responsive breastfeeding

    • Hand expression and antenatal colostrum education

    • Pumping, milk storage, and feeding supplies

    • Common breastfeeding challenges and when to seek additional support

    • Preparing your home and support system for successful breastfeeding

    • Creating a postpartum feeding support plan

    You'll receive a personalized preparation guide with educational resources and recommendations to support your transition into breastfeeding.

    Includes two weeks of follow-up by text and email after your consultation.

    In-home visits are subject to an additional travel fee depending on location.

  • Ongoing Lactation Support

    $65/month | Established clients only

    Continued guidance between consultations through text and email. Coverage extends for one calendar month from the date of payment.

    New or complex concerns requiring additional assessment may warrant a separate virtual or in-home consultation.