Find an IBCLC in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles has one of the most active lactation support communities in the country — from mid-city practices to specialists covering the Valley, the Westside, and the South Bay. Whether you need a home visit the day you leave the hospital or telehealth support from a specialist not available locally, you have real options here.
IBCLCs in Los Angeles, CA
See all resultsEmily Jordano Johnston, RN, PHN, IBCLC
Los Angeles, CA
LA Breastfeeding
Los Angeles, CA
Lora Thomas, IBCLC, Los Angeles Lactation
Los Angeles, CA
IMMA Lactation
Los Angeles, CA
Wild Smile Lactation / Sally Danto, IBCLC
Los Angeles, CA
Preparented, LLC by Shaina Brickner BSN, RN, IBCLC
Los Angeles, CA
motherbaby
Los Angeles, CA
Josée Pound, Lactation Consultant, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Mother Infant Lactation Center
Los Angeles, CA
humbled by motherhood
Los Angeles, CA
Ashley Shapiro Lactation IBCLC
Los Angeles, CA
Melissa Szafran, IBCLC - Lactation Consultant
Los Angeles, CA
Finding an IBCLC in Los Angeles, CA
How do I find an IBCLC in Los Angeles who accepts my insurance?
Search the directory and filter by insurance plan. Many LA-area IBCLCs accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, and Medi-Cal. Under the ACA, most insurance plans cover IBCLC visits at no cost to you — no copay, no deductible.
Do Los Angeles IBCLCs make home visits?
Yes. Several IBCLCs in LA offer home visits throughout the metro, including West Hollywood, Culver City, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Burbank, and the South Bay. Home visits are ideal in the first 1–3 days home from the hospital.
Can I see an LA IBCLC by telehealth if I'm not in the city?
Many Los Angeles IBCLCs offer telehealth across California and sometimes nationwide. Telehealth is useful for supply concerns, pumping guidance, and prenatal prep — and lets you access specialists not available in your specific zip code.
What should I expect from a first IBCLC visit in Los Angeles?
Your first IBCLC consultation typically lasts 60–90 minutes. The IBCLC will assess latch, observe a full feeding, and weigh the baby before and after nursing to measure transfer. You will leave with a personalized care plan — not just reassurance.