Lactation Consultant in Mountain View
The early weeks with a new baby in Mountain View can feel like a blur of cluster feeds, pumping schedules and conflicting advice from every app and forum. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I come to your home to replace that uncertainty with a calm, evidence-based feeding plan that fits your family and your day.
I see families throughout Mountain View, including Cuesta Park, Old Mountain View, Whisman, Monta Loma, Rex Manor, Waverly Park and the Shoreline West neighborhoods. Many local babies are born just minutes away at El Camino Hospital, one of the busiest birth centers in the South Bay, and parents often reach out in the first week or two at home when the questions really start piling up.
With so many Mountain View parents heading back to demanding tech jobs, a lot of what I help with is practical: building a pumping routine that survives a real workday, protecting supply, and keeping breastfeeding going alongside daycare or a nanny. An in-home visit lets us solve those logistics in the actual space where they happen.
How I can help
Common reasons families reach out:
- Painful latch
- Weight concerns
- Low supply
- Pumping
- Bottle refusal
- Tongue-tie / oral function
- Prenatal
- Return to work
Travel and availability
Mountain View is inside my core service area, so there is no travel fee for in-home visits and I can usually get to you quickly.
Insurance and pricing
You may qualify for $0 out of pocket through The Lactation Network.
In-home visits start at $190 and virtual visits at $120, with transparent flat rates.
What local families say
Real Google reviews from Bay Area parents.
Common questions
Can you help with pumping and returning to work in Mountain View?
Yes. This is one of the most common reasons Mountain View parents book. I help you build a realistic pumping schedule, understand milk storage, size your flanges, and keep your supply steady so the transition back to work feels manageable rather than overwhelming. We can do this in-home or virtually.
How soon can I get an in-home visit in Mountain View?
Mountain View is in my core service area, so in-home visits are usually easy to arrange quickly. Early support often matters most, so it is worth reaching out as soon as feeding questions come up rather than waiting to see if they resolve on their own.
My baby was born at El Camino Hospital. Can you help after discharge?
Absolutely. Hospital lactation support is valuable but brief, and many issues only show up once you are home and feeding around the clock. I pick up where that early help left off, with an unhurried visit focused on your specific situation.
What if my milk supply seems low?
Low-supply worries are common and often more nuanced than they feel in the moment. We look at how feeding and pumping are going, weighted feeds if helpful, and a clear plan, so you are working from real information instead of anxiety. I never make guarantees, but most families leave with concrete next steps.
Do you offer virtual lactation visits too?
Yes. If an in-home visit is not convenient on a given day, a virtual consultation works well for many concerns, from positioning tweaks to pumping and back-to-work planning. Virtual visits are also a lower-cost option.