Lactation consultants in San Diego, CA
43 lactation consultants listed in San Diego: 17 practices and clinics and 26 independent lactation consultants.
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
YesDoes Medicaid cover lactation support in California?Does Medicaid cover lactation support in California?
In California, Medi-Cal pays for medically necessary lactation visits with no set limit, billed by a supervising licensed provider because lactation consultants can't enroll on their own.
- IBCLCs can bill Medicaid directly:
- No
- Visit limits:
- No limit on medically necessary lactation visits during pregnancy and through 12 months postpartum (managed care plans); no prior authorization or referral
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California details
Medi-Cal covers lactation consultant services, but IBCLCs and CLCs cannot enroll; a supervising licensed provider or clinic bills their services as a physician E/M visit. APL 26-005 (March 2026) bars managed care plans from requiring prior authorization or referrals and sets no cap on medically necessary lactation visits, in person, at home or by telehealth.
Practices, clinics and hospitals (17)
Source: Medi-Cal Doula Directory. Data as of April 2025.
Breastfeeding Fixers and Leilani's Wellness Center
2667 Camino Del Rio S Ste 201, San Diego, CA 92108
(760) 533-7953Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego
3020 Childrens Way, Mail Code 5002, San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-1700Tourmaline Birth and Wellness Collective
4545 Fanuel St, San Diego, CA 92109
(714) 585-6197Independent lactation consultants (26)
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Amber Burvall
Ashley Natad
Ashley Tehrani
Breanne Booren
Carolynn Wimmer
Christine Decker-Hughes
Erin McIntire
Gabriela Remhof-Warner
Genevieve Bliss
Jarrah Foster
Jennifer Gathman
Julie Burroughs
Kara Sunderland
Katherine Grimmett
Michelle Clookie
Michelle Gumin
Nicole Kreps
Patricia Lomeli Medina
Princess Eliz Atienza
Rachel Beaubier
Sharon Johnson
Tanecia Favors
Teresa Edmunds
Tracy Case
Virginia Krula
Winnie Sunshine
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Choosing a lactation consultant
- IBCLC vs CLC: which lactation consultant do you need?IBCLCs are board certified after 300 to 1,000 supervised clinical hours. CLCs and peer counselors help with common issues. Who to see and how to check.
- When to see a lactation consultantSee a lactation consultant if feeding hurts, your baby isn't latching or gaining, supply is a worry, or you'll pump at work. What to expect and how to pay.
- How much does a lactation consultant cost?Most health plans must cover lactation help at no cost to you. Self-pay sessions run about $100 or more. Here's how to get covered or free help.