Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in San Jose, CA

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Average rating from 123 reviews

56

Lactation Consultant providers near San Jose

37

Families requested a lactation consultant nearby in the last 90 days

75%

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From providers and requests on Bornbir. Updated November 2026.

Lactation Consultant rates near San Jose

Prices lactation consultants list on Bornbir · November 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $243–$2,400

$968 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $60–$80

$65/hr median

Based on 145 package prices from 46 lactation consultants listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of San Jose, CA.

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56 lactation consultants near San Jose, CA

Naoko Sumii

Cupertino, California 15 years of experience

5.0 (8 reviews)

Naoko Sumii Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Hello! I’m Naoko. I am a Japanese-trained midwife, birth and postpartum doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, and mother of four. Before moving to the United States, I worked as a midwife in Japan, supporting families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Since moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, I have continued supporting families as a doula with compassionate, evidence-based, and personalized care. My approach is centered on the person giving birth. I believe every birthing person deserves to feel heard, respected, informed, and supported in making decisions that are right for them and their family. I draw on both my medical knowledge and my personal experience raising four children to provide practical, compassionate, and individualized support. I welcome families of all backgrounds, races, cultures, gender identities, and sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+ families. I support a wide range of birth preferences and experiences, including unmedicated birth, epidural birth, induction, VBAC, and cesarean birth. I also offer childbirth education, breastfeeding and lactation guidance, prenatal yoga, and bilingual support in English and Japanese. My goal is to help each family feel confident, supported, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey.

Price
Packages from $3,000
Recent review

I reached out for support because I was feeling really anxious about attempting a TOLAC. I wasn’t sure if I should go for it, but after having many honest conversations, I felt completely heard and supported. That helped me make a decision I truly felt good about. On the day of my delivery, she came right away. Her bright encouragement and Naoko’s calming presence helped me shift from fear to confidence. In the end, I had a successful VBAC, and it turned into the best birth experience I could have hoped for. I’m so grateful I chose Naoko’s support and would absolutely recommend her to anyone considering a TOLAC or VBAC.

- Mari N.

Nubia Jones

Palo Alto, California 14 years of experience

5.0 (15 reviews)

Nubia Jones Background checked · Sep 2026 Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

NPI verified Responds within an hour

I’m Nubia, a mom of five (teens & young adults). I have 25years of experience in the birth, postpartum & newborn care field. This is my passion work. I have a tremendous amount of gratitude being able to do this heart-centered work professionally & full-time. I support mothers & families as a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, parent educator, certified breastfeeding counselor (CLC), an integrative nutrition health coach (IIN) and a student midwife. My journey started in the year 2000 in my hometown of Washington, DC. In 2015. Since then, I’ve supported a diverse clientele in New York City and now Cali. My philosophy: Mothers deserve to be respected, heard and nurtured doing this major transition in life to becoming a mom, whether it’s for the first time or the 8th time! I truly believe It takes a village to raise a family which is what led me to my purpose, heart-centered work of supporting mothers & families. I’m a strong advocate for mothers and families birthing in all settings including hospital, home & birth centers. I respect the many choices in mothering and parenting. It's an honor to walk the path of mothering with women as they navigate the many options we have today. I strongly believe in the woman's ability to grow, birth and nourish her baby with her natural, innate abilities while also respecting the need or preference of medical support along the way. It's all about the balance of holistic & medical. My support also includes follow up postpartum healing practices for mom, lactation and pumping support, newborn care and parent coaching. On my spare time I enjoy indulging in health & wellness therapies, spending time in nature, traveling, cooking, dancing, and enjoying quality time with my family. Let’s meet!🌷🤲🏽 www.doulavivabirths.com IG: @doulaviva_births 240-273-5088 Cell

Price
Packages from $300
Recent review

One of the best decisions we ever made was to hire Nubia as our doula. We had a very intense but positive birthing experience and if it wasn’t for her the outcome would have been much different. She is so knowledgeable in what she is doing and helps you make the best decisions for you and your family. In the end, my husband and I were able to advocate for ourselves because of her. We were able to have the birthing experience truly wanted. I cannot recommend her enough.

- Shirin Eskandani

Kaila Stephens

Pleasanton, California 12 years of experience

5.0 (4 reviews)

Kaila Stephens

Hello families! Congratulations on your new addition(s)! My name is Kaila Stephens and I am a Newborn Care Specialist and Certified Lactation Counselor located in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have provided care for infants and their families for over a decade. I have a background in Early Childhood Care & Education, advanced newborn care training, and expertise in feeding, sleep shaping, parent education, nursery and baby registry set-up. Bringing new life into the world is an incredibly special and exciting time for families, but it is also a vulnerable time. My practice is judgement-free. My primary goal is to provide your family with the most support and knowledge possible to set you up for parenting success. When I am not caring for babies or running my business, I enjoy going to the park with my son, walking my dog Nemo, tending to my garden or reading a good book.

Price
Packages from $200 · $60/hr
Recent review

Kaila is simply amazing. She was with our family for the first ~15 weeks after our daughter was born (initially for 10 weeks but we loved her so much we extended). As first time parents we were nervous and a little crazed when our little one was born early at 38 weeks - from the moment she entered our home Kaila brought a calming warm energy. Not only was she incredibly sweet with our daughter, she was kind and supportive of us. We had great peace of mind knowing our little one was well cared for at night (and we got much needed rest!). Additionally in her capacity as a certified lactation consultant she gave advice and support, helping us monitor baby’s weight and advising on pumping / increasing supply when we struggled with breastfeeding. Kaila was sweet with our pups as well - she truly became a part of our family. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us through our first few months adapting as new parents. We’re more than happy to recommend her to any family looking for a reliable, kind and knowledgeable caretaker!

- Erin B.

Dana Kihoi

Santa Cruz, California 5 years of experience

Dana Kihoi

NPI verified Accepts insurance

Hi, I'm Dana Kihoi, M.Ed, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) & Postpartum Doula. My passion is helping families feel supported, informed, and confident from pregnancy through weaning. I meet you where you are, and I'm here to support your whole family before and after birth. Feeding is about more than the latch. With training in Body-Led Breastfeeding and fascia release, I look at how your baby moves, holds tension, and uses their whole body to feed. Then I give you simple tools and positioning techniques you can use at home between visits. My training in postpartum nutrition means I'm supporting your recovery too, not just your baby's feeding. I offer in-home and virtual (telehealth) lactation consultations for breastfeeding and latch support, pumping and flange fitting, low milk supply, infant feeding assessments, navigating oral ties (tongue and lip ties), prenatal breastfeeding preparation, back-to-work pumping plans, starting solids, newborn feeding routines, and postpartum nutrition. Serving Santa Cruz County and the South Bay, including Los Gatos, Campbell, Saratoga, San Jose, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Redwood City. FSA/HSA eligible; superbills provided. Every family's journey is unique. I'm honored to walk alongside you with care grounded in knowledge, kindness, and respect.

Price
Packages from $300
Taking new clients Usually within a few days

Lactation Consultant rates near San Jose

Lactation consultants set their own prices on Bornbir.

Packages

Flat rate
Near San Jose
$968 $243–$2,400
California
$400 $181–$2,000
United States
$400 $175–$1,500

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near San Jose
$65/hr $60–$80
California
$65/hr $55–$85
United States
$50/hr $40–$65

Based on 145 package prices from 46 lactation consultants listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of San Jose, CA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated November 2026.

Recent lactation consultant reviews near San Jose

5.0

123 reviews of 56 lactation consultants

November 2026

honestly don’t even know where to begin because words cannot express how grateful I am for Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. As a first-time mom, I was excited about having my baby, but I was also terrified of labor and delivery. I had so many questions, fears, and moments when I doubted myself. From our very first conversation, I knew I had found the right team. My doula was absolutely AMAZING! She was patient, compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about me and my baby. I never felt like just another client. She checked on me throughout my pregnancy, answered my endless questions, and helped me feel prepared for something I had never experienced before. But it was during my labor that I truly realized how blessed I was to have her. There were moments when I felt like I couldn’t do it anymore. She never left my side. She held my hand, helped me breathe through contractions, applied counterpressure, encouraged me, and reminded me how strong I was. When things became overwhelming, she was my calm in the middle of everything. She was also incredible with my husband. She guided him on how to support me and made sure he felt included in the entire experience. What really stood out was how knowledgeable and professional she was with the nurses and doctors. She helped me understand my options, encouraged me to ask questions, and made sure I felt heard without ever making me feel pressured. After my baby arrived, the support didn’t just stop. She continued checking on us and making sure I was doing okay physically and emotionally. I genuinely believe my birth experience would have been completely different without Peaceful Passages. This wasn’t just a doula showing up to do a job. This was someone who genuinely cared about me, my baby, and my entire birth experience. If you’re pregnant and wondering whether hiring a doula is worth it, PLEASE do yourself a favor and contact Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. I would choose them a thousand times over. They gave me something I will cherish forever: a birth experience where I felt safe, supported, empowered, and never alone.

— Veronica R., review of Joanne Gomez BSN, RN, CD, CCE, CLE

October 2026

Lisa is incredible! She helped us for nearly 22 weeks with our third son — her knowledge and reliability made my postpartum phase significantly smoother.

— Alyssa L., review of Lisa Anderson

October 2026

I want to share my experience because I think it’s important for other families to understand not only the care they may receive, but also how insurance and payment arrangements are handled. Before hiring Joanne, I specifically asked about TRICARE. I was told that she accepted TRICARE and that I would be provided with a superbill so I could submit the claim for reimbursement. Based on that information, I felt comfortable moving forward and paid out of pocket for six postpartum doula visits. Unfortunately, when I submitted the claims, TRICARE denied them. The Explanation of Benefits stated that the provider needed to have the appropriate labor doula specialty and a participation agreement on file. When I contacted TRICARE to understand the denial, I was told that the provider needed to have the required participation agreement and that the provider was responsible for submitting the claims. This was very different from what I understood before hiring Joanne. I had relied on the information I was given when deciding to proceed and pay for the services. Had I known there might be an issue with her TRICARE status, participation agreement, or claim-submission process, I would have asked additional questions and clarified everything before paying. I reached out to Joanne to explain what TRICARE had told me and to ask for clarification and assistance resolving the issue. I followed up by text and email, but I have not received a response. At this point, I have paid for the services and have been left trying to resolve the insurance issue on my own, without the clarification or assistance I requested. I want to be clear that my concern is not simply that an insurance claim was denied. Insurance coverage can be complicated, and I understand that reimbursement is not always guaranteed. My concern is that I specifically asked about TRICARE before hiring, made my decision based on the information provided, and then was unable to get a response when the billing issue came up. She has not been helpful or responsive to this matter and has been curt and rude in earlier response and has ghosted me now that I am trying to resolve this. I recommend that anyone considering hiring Joanne get clear, written confirmation before beginning services about whether she is currently eligible to provide covered services under their specific TRICARE plan, whether the required participation agreement is on file, who is responsible for submitting claims, and what happens if a claim is denied. I would also recommend confirming all payment and reimbursement expectations in writing. I’m sharing this so other families can make an informed decision and avoid finding themselves in a similar situation.

— Malia H., review of Joanne Gomez BSN, RN, CD, CCE, CLE

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