Lactation Consultant in Palo Alto
Bringing a newborn home in Palo Alto often means juggling early feeds with a fast return to demanding work, and breastfeeding questions rarely wait for business hours. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with more than 10 years of clinical experience, I come to your home so you do not have to pack up a hungry baby for an appointment. We work at your kitchen table or on your own couch, at the pace that suits you and your baby.
I regularly visit families across Palo Alto, from Crescent Park, Old Palo Alto and Professorville to Midtown, Barron Park, College Terrace and the neighborhoods around the Stanford campus. Many of the parents I see welcomed their babies nearby at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford or through Stanford Health Care and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, and want hands-on help once the early hospital support ends and they are settling in at home.
Local families book an in-home visit because feeding problems are hard to solve over the phone. Seeing your actual space, your pump, your chair and a real feed lets me give specific, practical guidance instead of generic advice. Because Palo Alto is in my core service area, visits are easy to schedule and there is no travel fee.
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
Palo Alto 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
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Nearby areas I also serve
I also visit families in these neighboring communities:
Common questions
Do you offer in-home lactation visits in Palo Alto?
Yes. Palo Alto is inside my core service area, so I travel to your home for the consultation. We work through positioning, latch and a feeding plan right where you and your baby are most comfortable, and I can watch a real feed to see what is actually happening.
Could my insurance cover a lactation visit in Palo Alto?
Many families may qualify for in-network coverage at no out of pocket cost through The Lactation Network. You can check your eligibility in a couple of minutes before booking, and if it is not a fit, self-pay rates are transparent and a virtual visit is always an option.
Can you help with painful latch and sore nipples?
Yes, painful latch is one of the most common reasons Palo Alto parents reach out. We look at positioning, how your baby is taking the breast, and possible oral-function factors, then build a comfort-focused plan. The goal is feeding that does not hurt, not pushing through pain.
How soon after birth should I book a visit?
Early support often makes the biggest difference, so reach out as soon as feeding questions come up, even in the first days home. That said, it is never too late: I help with newborns, older babies, supply changes and the transition back to work.
Do you offer prenatal breastfeeding consultations?
Yes. A prenatal visit before your due date lets us talk through what to expect, set up your space, and make a plan so the first latch is less stressful. Many Palo Alto parents find it removes a lot of the early-week guesswork.