Carolyn Bramen

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Lactation Consultant
Santa Clarita, California
26 years of experience
About me

Hello! I am a Postpartum RN and board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) with a passion for supporting families during the early days of life with a newborn. My over 25 years of experience in maternal-infant care has given me the clinical knowledge to guide parents through recovery from birth, newborn care, and feeding challenges. I provide compassionate and personalized care in the comfort of your own home. My goal is to empower each family with confidence, practical skills, and reassurance so you may feel supported, informed and connected during the adjustment to parenthood. When appropriate, I will collaborate with or contact your pediatrician, OB, or other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and to support safe, comprehensive care.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Health Education (1995)

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (2019)

Associate Degree of Nursing (2000)

Certification and training

Board Certified Lactation Consultant, IBCLC (2004)

RNC, Maternal Newborn Nursing (2012)

Neonatal Resuscitation, NRP (2026)

Basic Life Support, BLS (CPR Certified) (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

International Lactation Consultants of America

Credentials
BSN-RN IBCLC RNC-OB
Specialties
Advanced Maternal Age Birth and Lactation Breastfeeding Consultation Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care Hospital Birth Infant Care Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Mental Health Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Newborn Exam Newborn Prep Newborn Screening Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Life Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Premature Infants Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Pre/Post Natal Pain and Weakness Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Telehealth Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Well-Woman Care
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Aetna Blue Shield of California Cigna UnitedHealthcare
Service introduction

The Joy of Nursing provides in-home and virtual prenatal and postpartum support from a Registered Nurse. My lactation services include support with latch and positioning, milk supply, pumping and trouble shooting common challenges. I assess each infant and provide pre and post feeding weight checks to determine feeding effectiveness, and overall well being to ensure both you and your baby are thriving. In the comfort of your home, I assist with newborn care, maternal health, feeding guidance and emotional support. My goal is to offer hands on help and practical education to build your confidence. I provide guidance on newborn behavior, sleep patterns, soothing techniques and postpartum recovery. Every visit is centered around your feeding goals, whether that is exclusive breastfeeding or supplementation.

Packages
Initial Lactation Consult in Home
Personalized in home breastfeeding support provided by a Registered Nurse and Lactation Consultant. During your visit, we will review your health history, birth experience and feeding journey. Provide hands on guidance and real time adjustments. Assess your baby's feeding, latch and positioning. Evaluate milk transfer and supply. Identify any challenges such as nipple pain, low supply, or jaundice and baby's weight concerns. Develop a customized care plan tailored to support your breastfeeding, pumping and or bottlefeeding as needed.
$250.00
USD Flat rate
Follow up Lactation Consult In Home
My follow up in home lactation visits are designed to build on your initial consult, offering continued hands on support, as you and your baby grow and adjust. As an RN I continue to provide evidence based care while monitoring both maternal and infant well being. During your follow up visit, we will reassess feeding progress and address any new concerns. We will fine tune the latch, positioning and comfort. Monitor milk supply and infant's intake. Support growth spurts, pumping, returning to work, or any breastfeeding questions and concerns. Follow up care helps reinforce what's working, correct what's not, and to give you peace of mind as things change
$200.00
USD Flat rate
Deluxe Lactation Package
This package starts during your pregnancy journey and includes an individual prenatal class in which you learn how to prepare for feeding your newborn. A breast assessment and health history is done to determine any risk factors for nursing your baby. Discuss how to safely harvest colostrum and prepare for your baby's arrival. Once baby arrives, this includes an initial and two follow up lactation consults to help for your long term breastfeeding success
$700.00
USD Flat rate
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