Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

Tina Montalto, IBCLC, LMT, CST Tina Montalto is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and licensed massage therapist dedicated to supporting families through all stages of the infant feeding journey. With over a decade of experience in the mother-baby field, she provides comprehensive lactation care through her private practice, offering both in-home and telehealth consultations tailored to the unique needs of each family. Tina completed her lactation training at the University of California, San Diego and holds massage therapy certification from the National Holistic Institute. She brings a unique, integrative approach to her work by combining clinical lactation expertise with therapeutic bodywork—particularly for prenatal, postpartum, and infant clients. She is also certified in manual lymphatic drainage through Klose Training, providing additional support for postnatal healing and wellness. Her professional background includes pediatric hospice training with The Heart Touch Project and volunteer service at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, where she offered palliative care massage for NICU AND PICU patients. Tina currently runs a private practice called Piena Lactation and Wellness, LLC, offering Lactation/infant feeding services and Massage therapy in the comfort of your own home. With a deep commitment to nurturing both physical and emotional health, Tina empowers families with the guidance and support they need to thrive.

As a lactation consultant at UCLA Health and Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, I provide evidence-based, non-judgmental, and individualized support to mothers and families in the NICU and outpatient settings. I have over 17 years of experience as an IBCLC, certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®), and a background in women's and child health. My passion is to help parents discover the joy and fulfillment of parenthood through breastfeeding, especially in challenging situations such as prematurity, tongue tie, low milk production, and other complex feeding issues. I collaborate with pediatricians and other specialty providers in the area and participate in performance and quality improvement activities and outcomes projects. I also educate staff and the community on basic and advanced breastfeeding management. I strive to create a culture of empathy, curiosity, and vulnerability that enables us to do our best work.

Hi, I'm Judy! I’m a registered dietitian (RD) and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). My goal is to educate and support families to make informed decisions related to nutrition and infant feeding, including breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, formula-feeding, and starting solids. I am able to accept most commercial health insurances. Please email judy@milkngrow.com or text 626-268-3340 for the quickest response time.

During my journey through early motherhood, I saw the struggles of myself and friends. I found a passion for helping others. While doing my training to become a postpartum doula, I realized I also loved learning about breastfeeding. This ignited a fire for me to complete the certification process to become a lactation consultant as well. I provide overnight support of newborns as well resources and education on various infant care topics. I also do in home lactation visits.

👋🏽 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 approach to lactation care is culturally responsive and holistic, with a focus on co-regulation, bodywork, and mental health. I offer in-home lactation support in LA or virtual visits. I'm in-network with most Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, HealthNet 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, Santa Monica, Torrance, Venice, View Park, Westchester, West Adams... 📣 Reach out for more info, to verify insurance coverage, or discuss self-pay options.

My name is Lisa and I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA), Certified Lactation Educator Specialist (CLES), and Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher serving the Los Angeles South Bay, Westside and surrounding areas. I provide nurturing, informed care, assistance, and resources to you, your baby and family as you navigate the postpartum period. As your postpartum doula, my goal is to provide physical and emotional support through what is undoubtedly one of the most profoundly transformational and magical periods of your life. I want you to feel nourished, confident, and empowered to tune in to your own intuition and trust your instincts.

I am certified by DONA International and have worked with many families using carrot benefits so I’m familiar with the process. Aside from being a birth and postpartum doula I am also a lactation and parent educator. I can provide guidance and help with breastfeeding, pumping, storing milk and if needed supplementing with formula. My approach is to meet each family needs, to offer the education and provide different options and let family decide what works best and go from there. There’s no right or wrong way to do things.

Hello! I am the Founder and Nursing Director of Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. I am an experienced Labor and Delivery RN and Certified Doula of 25 years. We serve CA and FL, with multiple office locations . We offer a vast array of services, including, maternity concierge services , birth and postpartum doula services, Montrice services, Lamaze classes, Lactation support, placenta encapsulation, postpartum meal service, belly casting, mother blessing ceremonies, and cord burning ceremonies. We accept most insurance plans, including Medi Cal and Kaiser. We look forward to being a part of your empowering birth experience and journey!

I have 10 years of postpartum care experience in China, specializing in preparing nutritious meals and assisting mothers with recovery. Extensive experience in newborn care, including twins and premature infants. Gentle, easy-going personality with an organized approach to work. Available for both daytime and nighttime postpartum services.

I'm Gina Becerra, a Certified Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula, Sleep Trainer, and Lactation Educator with over 23 years of experience supporting newborns and their families. Caring for babies has always been more than a career to me-its something I truly love. My philosophy is to provide calm, nurturing, and knowledgeable support while respecting each family's individual parenting style. I specialize in overnight newborn care and establishing healthy, age appropriate sleep routines while parents feel rested, confident, and supported during those precious first months. I treat every baby with patience, gentleness, and the same level of care I would want for my own family. Wonderful references available upon request.

Rachel Meakins is a doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, newborn care specialist, and maternal health advocate based in Los Angeles. Through her practice, Zenbari, she supports women and families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the transition into modern motherhood with a calm, highly personalized approach. With a background spanning pre-med studies, psychology, public relations, maternal health coaching, and perinatal education, Rachel brings both emotional depth and practical systems-thinking into her work. She is known for helping families feel informed, steady, and genuinely supported — not only during birth, but throughout the massive physical, relational, and identity shifts that come with becoming a parent. Her care combines evidence-based education with intuitive, real-life support. Clients often work with Rachel for guidance around birth preparation, feeding, newborn care, postpartum recovery, household dynamics, partner communication, and creating sustainable systems that allow mothers to feel more resourced and less overwhelmed during the early months. In addition to her private client work, Rachel works in maternal health education and community advocacy, serves as a Fair Play facilitator, and is a health coach focused on the vaginal microbiome and women’s health across fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Her philosophy is that mothers deserve thoughtful, coordinated care that considers the full picture — not just the baby, but the woman, her relationships, her recovery, her nervous system, and the life she is returning to afterward.

Hello everyone, my name is Nashali located in California. I'm a passionate and experienced birth doula dedicated to supporting you on your journey to parenthood. With a compassionate approach, I aim to empower and guide you through the transformative experience of childbirth, ensuring you feel informed, confident, and surrounded by unwavering support. Your unique birthing preferences and needs are my top priority as we work together to create a positive and memorable birth experience.

I am a dedicated lactation consultant with 14 years of experience in women's health. My passion lies in supporting new moms and their babies, offering guidance that is both nurturing and evidence-based. I take a holistic approach to care, understanding that every family’s journey is unique, and I am committed to providing compassionate, personalized support to help mothers and babies thrive. In my free time, I love exploring the world through travel with my best friend and our two little fiercely independent girls!

Camillia Villate is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over a decade of experience helping families nourish their babies and feel supported and connected in motherhood. She’s worked at UCLA Hospital’s, community clinics, and in-home services, with extensive experience helping diverse families across a broad range of health conditions and needs. Her warm laid back approach to breastfeeding guidance is to go with the flow (literally) she loves meeting families where they’re at and help them maintain sustainable feeding goals.

Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season profoundly changed me. During my own journey, the steady presence of midwives, doulas, and compassionate birth workers made all the difference—helping me feel held, informed, and empowered during moments of deep vulnerability and growth. That experience is what guides my work today. I now offer calm, thoughtful support to birthing people and their families as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of parenthood. As a full-spectrum doula (birth and postpartum) and Certified Lactation Specialist, my role is to walk alongside you—listening closely, honoring your choices, and helping you feel confident and supported every step of the way. Together, we’ll create a care plan that feels aligned with you. My approach is holistic and trauma-informed, and may include birth preparation and processing, emotional and physical postpartum support, infant feeding and lactation guidance, nourishment, herbal care, and gentle self-care practices for both body and mind. Whether you’re seeking hands-on support, reassurance, education, or simply a grounding presence, I’m here to meet you where you are. It is truly a privilege to support families during this tender and transformative time, and I would be grateful to be part of your journey.

Hello! My Name is Maria Jennifer Lines, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) serving families in the South Bay area of Southern California. With 26 years of perinatal experience in labor and delivery and postpartum care, I have had the privilege of supporting families through some of the most meaningful moments of their lives. As a mother of three wonderful boys, I also understand that every family's feeding journey is unique. I am passionate about helping parents feel confident and supported as they navigate feeding their babies. I believe every parent deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered to make the best feeding decisions for themselves and their little ones, without judgment or pressure. I founded Vía Láctea Lactation with the goal of creating a safe, welcoming space where families feel listened to, prepared, and supported throughout their feeding journey. My hope is to provide compassionate, evidence-based guidance that helps parents feel confident, knowing they do not have to navigate this journey alone.

Hello! I'm Donna and I am a Mother-Baby Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I am excited you’re here! I have worked with new moms and babies for the fourteen years and I am also a mother myself. I use my expertise, knowledge and passion to provide a holistic and professional service where you and your baby can gain the tools you need to connect in a calm and relaxed environment. I look forward to meeting you and your little one!

As a compassionate and experienced maternal health nurse, I bring a strong foundation of clinical knowledge along with a nurturing, intuitive approach that makes me a natural fit for postpartum doula work. I’ve spent years supporting new mothers and families through the delicate transition of the fourth trimester, offering not just medical insight but emotional reassurance, practical education, and culturally sensitive care. My background includes virtual and in home visits, helping families feel safe, seen, and empowered from the comfort of their own space. My philosophy is rooted in a holistic view of healing by honoring the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the mother and family. I believe in creating a calm, supportive environment where new parents can rest, bond, and recover while receiving personalized guidance on infant care, feeding, and postpartum wellness. I value intuitive listening, evidence informed practices, and community connection, and I’m deeply committed to walking alongside families with warmth, respect, and nonjudgmental support.

Hello my name is Terri and I'm a South Bay native looking to help families in their lacation journey. Let's brainstorm and approach the best way to feed your baby.

I’m Anneke Valles, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a La Leche League Leader with over a decade of experience supporting families in their breastfeeding journeys. I hold a bachelor’s degrees in communication and Spanish, graduating summa cum laude from Andrews University with B.A. in Communication and Spanish. I also earned a master’s degree in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University, also graduating summa cum laude. My passion for lactation support began with the birth of my child in 2014, when I faced my own challenges adjusting to motherhood and breastfeeding. With the support I received during that time and in the years that followed, I successfully breastfed all three of my children—now ages 6, 8, and 11—and have discovered along the way my deep commitment to helping other families navigate similar experiences. Today, I combine my personal journey, professional training, and compassionate approach to provide evidence-based, empathetic lactation support to parents and caregivers. I have additional training in post-partum mental health, low milk supply, and mastitis.