Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Oxnard, CA

Hi, I’m Chloe — a trained birth doula proud mama to my 4-year-old son. Becoming a mother awakened a deep desire for supporting moms through such a sacred season of their life, whether it’s your first baby or your fifth. I trained under Dr. Robin Elise Weiss, a deeply respected leader in the birth world and former president of Lamaze International and The Birth Care Network. My approach blends evidence-based knowledge with something that can't be taught: genuine presence, deep intuition and an unwavering commitment to you. I’ll always honor your wishes advocate for what feels right to you. You deserve to feel truly seen, heard cared for every step of the way. Informed, confident, and at ease because you were made for this.

IMMA (pronounced "ee-ma") means “mother” in Hebrew. It’s the reminder that we are all part of the parenthood collective, no matter how we feed our children. We are here to support you on your feeding journey with compassion and a deep commitment to lactation science. Our mission is simple: to help both baby and parent thrive together. We provide support, not judgment, because we believe you know what's best for your body and your family. Think of us as your “breast friends”—here to share knowledge with kindness. We strike a balance between clinical expertise and personal connection, always meeting families where they are. Sometimes, we have to deliver hard truths that might not match what you imagined, but our approach is always rooted in respect and the understanding that every family’s journey is unique. We recognize that new parenthood, while sacred and miraculous, often isn't treated that way in today's fast-paced world. Many parents don’t get the time off to truly bond with their newborns, but our consults focus on providing you with the knowledge and confidence you need. We’re here to help you understand what it really means to feed and care for your baby. IMMA is also here for the journey beyond those first few months. From introducing solids to managing milk production after returning to work, navigating weaning, or even offering breastmilk to toddlers—we’ve seen it all, and we’re here for you every step of the way. We got you.

My name is Amanda and I am a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I have been working with families since 2011 in a hospital setting, pediatric office setting as well as in private practice providing in home visits. I have a 16 year old son who is my favorite person, who started this journey for me in 2009. I provide non judgemental lactation support for all. Looking forward to supporting you and your growing family.

Veronica Hinojosa-Stang — Postpartum & NICU Doula, Infant Sleep Coach With 26 years of experience supporting over 1,000 families, I provide compassionate and expert postpartum care in the Greater Los Angeles & Long Beach area. I specialize in guiding parents through the most critical first weeks — whether at home or following NICU care — helping both babies and parents thrive. My expertise includes: Newborn care and hands-on coaching NICU & post-NICU support Breastfeeding & lactation guidance Gentle infant sleep training Daddy Doula coaching Surrogacy & adoption newborn support International and travel support for families in need Every family receives a personalized plan that nurtures baby, supports parent confidence, and creates a joyful, empowered start to parenthood. Nest and rest, while I take care of the rest, You deserve the best! Your Doula, Veronica!

Josée (pronounced Joe-say) is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) providing compassionate, evidence-based breastfeeding support for families in Pasadena and throughout the Los Angeles area. Josée’s passion for supporting families began while living abroad in Ghana and Haiti, where she worked in several community health clinics and developed a deep appreciation for maternal and infant health across diverse cultural settings. These experiences shaped her commitment to providing inclusive, respectful, and individualized care for every family she works with. After returning to Canada, Josée completed a Bachelor’s degree in International Development at the University of Guelph before pursuing advanced training in lactation and infant feeding. In 2015, she graduated from the Lactation Medicine Program at the Jack Newman International Breastfeeding Centre in Toronto, one of the leading breastfeeding education programs in North America. In 2017, Josée became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) after completing extensive clinical training in human lactation and passing the IBLCE certification exam. The IBCLC credential is the international gold standard for lactation care, requiring rigorous education, clinical experience, and ongoing professional development. Josée’s approach to lactation care is grounded in evidence-based practice, compassion, and inclusivity. She believes every family’s feeding journey is unique and strives to meet parents exactly where they are—whether they are navigating painful breastfeeding, concerns about milk supply, newborn feeding patterns, pumping, or simply looking for reassurance during the early weeks with a new baby. Her goal is to create a supportive and non-judgmental space where families feel heard, respected, and empowered to make informed decisions that work best for them and their baby. Josée currently runs a private lactation practice in Los Angeles and lives in Pasadena with her husband and son. She provides breastfeeding support for families throughout the surrounding communities, including: • Pasadena • Eagle Rock • Highland Park • Glendale • Burbank • Alhambra • Hollywood • Downtown Los Angeles

My name is Emma and I am a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and mom of two serving Ventura County and located in the Ojai Valley, CA. I am here to walk by your side and support you as you plan for and navigate your infant feeding journey and to help you find what works best for you and your baby. I completed my lactation education through a rigorous training through UC San Diego through the Lactation Pathway 2 educational certificate program. I spent hundreds of hours of clinical training under the guidance of longtime IBCLC’s/lactation consultants at Kaiser Santa Rosa in their pediatric clinic providing hands on care to families with newborns and infants. I can help you navigate and customize plans based on your individual needs and infant feeding goals with issues such as: improving baby’s latch, breastfeeding positions, questions/concerns on infant weight gain or milk transfer, supply issues, nipple or breast pain, clogged ducts or mastitis, combination feeding and supplementation, pumping, back to work plans, introducing solids, night weaning, pregnancy and breastfeeding, tandem feeds, food allergies and breastfeeding, medication use in breastfeeding, or weaning. I have personal experience navigating infant food allergies while breastfeeding as well as navigating caring for a medically complex child. I approach caring for my clients in a respectful, nonjudgmental, holistic, and comprehensive manner. I welcome all families and parenting adults to my practice!

I'm a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Cache Certified Newborn Care Specialist with emphasis on education of maternal newborn care and sleep conditioning babies under 2 years of age. I bring not only medical and newborn care experience of 25+ years, but also perspective and understanding of what it’s like to be a teenage mom; what it takes to be a surrogate; and certainly what a huge physical, emotional, and life changing journey that giving life, grieving loss, and parenting comes with.

Ani-La Anat Phil-Golan is a certified Doula CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) , pre-natal yoga and baby yoga instructor in Southern California. Ani-La Anat graduated from Dona International / Bini Birth where she received her doula certification. She studied at the prestigious Adler Institute in Israel where she was a facilitator for new parents and she took Psychotherapy courses in Har Hatzofim University in Jerusalem. At the Wingate Institute, Israel's National Centre for Physical Education and Sport, Ani-La Anat studied Baby development, Hydrotherapy and gymnastics. She also specialized to work with kids with special needs. Ani-La Anat is the mother of three beautiful adult children. Ani-La Anat has a multi-layered life: she was born and raised in Jerusalem Israel and then met her husband while serving her country. She raised her children in Kibbutz Ein-Gedi in Israel, which is known for being the lowest place in the world. She moved to the city (Kohav Yair) for 9 years and then relocated with her family to the Los Angeles area in 2007 to expand her life and her practice of Doula, Reiki and Yoga. In this strong pursuit, Anat Ani-La has traveled to India to study, work with masters and to develop her own unique style, blending Yoga and nutrition, sensitivity and physiology and the teachings of the ages across many cultures to support women who bring life into this magical world. Her clients lovingly call her Ani-la, which means “I am here for her”/ "I am answering you” in Hebrew And in Hindu it means “Buddhist monk\nun.” Both of these definitions describe truly what Ani-La Anat does for women and their children. Anat Ani-La has additionally studied Pre-Natal Yoga, Baby Yoga and Indian Massage through studies in Nepal in the heart of the Himalayan Mountains. Anat Ani-La has brought into her spiritual journey the teachings of Yoga to provide a sensitive and beautiful experience for expecting mothers and their babies. She has also studied and practiced the many facets of Western, Eastern, and Far-Eastern culture throughout her life. Anat Ani-La is a 4th Degree Reiki Master and a Yogi, avidly embracing the “Heart Tibetan Yoga” method. Anat Ani-La works out of her own Agoura Hills, CA studio/Clinic where she offers Reiki treatments, tuning chakras, Sound Bowl healing and life coaching. She is integrating other techniques Additionally, and she leads Retreats and workshops with large groups of people for Yoga, guiding meditation, Reiki teaching Classes for Master, life skills and breathing. Anat Ani-La’s wisdom has been enhanced through her study of Jewish Kabbalah and Buddhism with many masters during the years. Giving of oneself with love and support has always been at the center of Anat Ani-La’s ethos. This involvement has given back to Anat Ani-La in the form of active training as a paramedic aide and ambulance driver with the renowned Magen David Adom emergency medical support in Israel and in many hospitals in India training in the labor room, the Surgery room for C-Section, and throughout the maternity department. Anat Ani-la is also an artist, a Blacksmith and brings her expertise in Feng-Shui into the birthing room to ensure that all aspects of physical, spiritual, and emotional elements are in harmony.

After having 6 home births of my own, I knew that I wanted to help other families have beautiful birth & postpartum experiences. I used Hypnobirthing methods for all of my own births. In 2011 I was trained as a (DONA international) Doula. Since then I was trained in Hypnobirthing methods, Belly binding, Abhyanga massage, natural doctoring, and other holistic practices. I have attended many different types of births, including hospital, home and birthing center births. I also offer in person and virtual child birth education and preparation. I Consult with you on birth and postpartum choices and how to be best prepared physically, emotionally, and mentally for your ideal birthing & postpartum experience. Contact me 818-239-9208

I am a birth and postpartum doula who serves the greater Los Angeles area. I have been a doula sine 2011 and am also a lactation educator and mother of three.

I am a mother of three amazing adults and grandmother to two rascally grandsons and a 6 month old granddaughter. I am passionate about supporting women from prenatal to postpartum. Since every baby gets to be born only one time, my goal is to help each baby have a gentle and loving entry into the world and their mom to feel confident, safe, and nurtured throughout their birth process. Please feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more about what a doula's support would bring to your birth!

Hello! My name is Jana Mohammed. I am a full-time middle school principal and part time nanny and postpartum doula. At the moment, I am looking for part time work for the evenings and weekends. I have been in the education field for almost 30 years and I have been a nanny since I was in high school. I am a mom of a 22 year old son who is currently enrolled at a university on the east coast. I am excited to learn more about you and your family.

Hi Everyone! I'm Charlotte. I am the mom of 2 breastfed boys under 6, a milk donor, and a certified breastfeeding expert. Hailing from a small town in France, I now live in the U.S. Besides being a certified breastfeeding expert, I am also a mindset & empowerment coach, and a dedicated educator which makes my approach and services a little bit different as I blend my lactation expert advice, proven strategies, and step-by-step guidance based on the latest evidence and best practices for boosting milk supply with my compassionate, personalized support that meets you where you are, empowers you to trust your instincts, and helps you navigate the emotional and practical aspects of your breastfeeding journey. I aim to create a peaceful and safe environment for any moms who enter my world.

As an IBCLC Lactation Consultant, my mission is to inspire, empower and guide you into this new chapter of your life, helping you to navigate infant feeding and early parenthood with grace and confidence.

Professional Experience: 2004 Nutrition BS from Argentina 2008 Certified Lactation Educator 2009 International Lactation Consultant 6 years of Community work at WIC Program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant & Children) 3 years as Clinic Supervisor, Nutritional Consultant and Lactation Educator 3 years In the Breastfeeding Department: Helping mothers to breastfeed. Offering breastfeeding classes and support groups. Mentoring and training WIC staff in Lactation Services. 8 yrs Hospital experience as Lactation Consultant. Helping mothers to breastfeed post-partum during their stay in the hospital. Giving pre-natal breastfeeding classes and post-natal breastfeeding support groups. Mother of 2 :) Helping families in this special time of their lives is a gift for me, as I'm passionate for helping others.

Becky is a dedicated Labor Nurse and Lactation Consultant based in Santa Monica, CA. With a passion for helping people navigate their breastfeeding journeys, she combines her professional expertise with her personal experience as a mother to empower new moms. Her compassionate approach ensures that each family receives individualized guidance and support to succeed in providing milk for their baby.

Hello! I am an internationally board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) based in Sherman Oaks, CA and my mission is to provide compassionate and individualized lactation and infant feeding support. I am well versed in infant and child health care and I have 10 years of experience as a NICU nurse, and I am now a practicing pediatric nurse practitioner as well as breastfeeding mom.

As a devoted Lactation Consultant and Labor Nurse, Dana has had the privilege of supporting families through the beautiful journey of breastfeeding and childbirth for over 13 years. Based in Santa Monica, CA, Dana is a mother of two and she brings both personal insight and professional skill, offering non-judgmental, compassionate care to help mothers feel more confident in their breastfeeding journey. Her passion for maternal and infant health drives her dedication to empowering women with the guidance and support they need to thrive in motherhood.

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Hi! I am a lactation consultant and Doula (birth and Postpartum). I started my career as a medical assistant in an Intergrative/Holistic Pediatric clinic. I loved working with families and after experiencing breastfeeding issues with my first baby I decided to pursue a career in lactation. I have worked in pediatrics, hospital and home visits supporting families pursue their feeding goals. My next step in my career was fulfilling my dream of becoming a doula and supporting families prenatally and through postpartum. I feel truly blessed doing the best job in the world. I can't wait to connect with you and be a part of your journey <3