Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Van Nuys, CA

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.

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

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.

Claire Tata is a birth & postpartum doula, newborn care specialist (NCS), lactation education specialist (LES), a Mom, and a new parent educator with a special focus on infant sleep. She offers individualized, non-medical support to new and expecting parents in the Los Angeles area. Claire provides emotional, informational, and practical support throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum in direct service of the family's goals. She is enthusiastic and knowledgeable company on the journey to welcoming your new baby.

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.

I'm a Los Angeles birth/postpartum doula, Certified lactation counselor and a belly binding specialist. I believe that birth is sacred making it one of the most vulnerable times in our life, my duty is to protect that. I'm the birth coach guiding you, helping you understand the physiological process of birth, your birth rights and helping you through postpartum. Being a mom of two helps me understand deeper what someone may need during these times. My philosophy is "hold the mother so she can then hold her baby".

I have been working with new and expecting parents since 2006. I am a Certified Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator Counselor, and Perinatal Massage Therapist. Welcoming a baby into your life is exciting yet often overwhelming for new parents! Whether this is your first or fifth baby, I can help create a personalized (and practical!) postpartum plan that will enable you to confidently transition to your new family structure. There is no one-size-fits-all in postpartum care. This is your journey, and I would be honored to start it with you. Please reach out to schedule a complimentary zoom session and explore the ways My Doula Support can help your growing family.

Camille began 17 years ago as a Holistic health and nutrition coach and then an Advanced Newborn Care Specialist. She later became a Postpartum Doula after realizing her clients bonded better with each other and with their baby as she nourished new mothers to speed their healing and while teaching them specialized newborn care skills. Camille advanced her training as a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor and Lactation Consultant through UCSD and then became an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Her work with 2000+ mothers with lactation and their newborns provides new mothers confident their recovery and feeding goals, as their body transitions into a new life force for their new baby. Camille launched Nourish Meal Delivery, an Ayurvedic pregnancy & postpartum meal delivery service with allergy-free & diabetic cooking. Camille is experienced in stabilizing all conditions postpartum, knowing the cause and results of certain properties in herbs and foods, their effects on breast milk composition & quality, increasing milk production, and balancing vata dosha in the body vital to detoxing and healing immediately after birthing and in the first 8 weeks. Training as a Hypnobabies Birth Doula after her clients opened up to her about situations they faced in pregnancy and during labor, she realized most could have been prevented had they & their partner known how to prevent common ailments or navigate the medical environment to advocate for themselves. Camille's thorough prenatal and postnatal education equips new parents to feel determined in their birth choices and parenting decisions, no matter the birthplace or parenting style. Camille helps foster maximum self-determination for expecting & new parents while transitioning to the journey of parenthood for their growing family. Receiving this essential support is something every family deserves.

Hello, I am Ashley: Certified Doula, Postpartum Doula and Lactation Consultant. My heart is for women to have the most empowered transition into motherhood possible!​ Maidens and Mothers was born out of both learning from my own experiences and taking a deep dive into the realm of maternal care. From conception to postpartum the changes our bodies and minds undergo are immense, not to mention the adjustments the entire family walks through together. I'll be there to support through it A L L (or as much as you want/need). I'm excited to partner with you to help you accomplish exactly what you want for your pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences.

I am LICENSED POSTPARTUM DOULA / NCS working with all INSURANCES , I’m reliable, caring, mature , patient and trustworthy person Passionate and dedicated postpartum doula who offers support to families as they adjust to the arrival of their new baby. With many years of experience providing compassionate care to families I understand the unique challenges and joys that come with welcoming a new little one into your life. My mission is to ensure that you feel empowered, nurtured, and confident as you navigate the early days and weeks with your newborn. As a postpartum doula, I offer a wide range of services tailored to meet your individual needs

To me the most important thing about this work is the human touch. Having grown up attending births in my family, I am a supportive, intuitive experienced doula who centers the whole family. You are the parent, not the patient to me. I focus on helping you move your body in ways that will help bring the baby down, using my hands, heart, and breath work at the center of my care. I have experience with many community births at home and in birthing centers (Simi Valley Birth Center and the Brooklyn Birthing Center), as well was with many hospital births in Los Angeles, Ventura, New York City, and Seattle. I am passionate about giving normal, humanizing service and advocacy to disabled and high risk parents to center your voice, needs, and access from start to finish. In order to provide a stronger service within the disability community, I work with a partner or group.

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.

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.

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.

I help new parents feel calmer, more confident, and less overwhelmed in the early weeks with their baby—especially around feeding. As a board-certified lactation consultant and newborn care specialist, I offer clear, evidence-based guidance paired with a steady, intuitive approach that helps you trust your body, your baby, and your decisions.

Welcome to my profile! I’m Stefanie, an IBCLC, postpartum doula, and student herbalist serving Los Angeles for 12 years and counting! My care is centered on sustainability - what’s sustainable for mom best serves the entire family. I pull from a broad range of skills and education to provide thorough care influenced by holistic care, my background in Psychology, Ayurvedic practices, and my own motherhood journey.

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!

Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. As a Birth and Postpartum Doula with over 20 years of experience, I offer an unbiased evidence based approach to my practice. As your Doula I will lend you my support and advocacy along with education when and where it is needed, with understanding and compassion. I will partner with you through your pregnancy, birth , and fourth trimester. I look forward to chatting with you soon Lannette ( Lanny )

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.