Lactation consultants in Santa Cruz, CA
9 lactation consultants listed in Santa Cruz: 2 practices and clinics and 7 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 (2)
Source: Medi-Cal Doula Directory. Data as of April 2025.
Full Moon Family Wellness and Birth Center
701 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-8031Independent lactation consultants (7)
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Jodie Sitarz
Journey Talkovic
Madeleine Bazar
Melinda Isliker
Rebecca Scheiblauer
Lactation consultants near Santa Cruz
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Having a baby in CaliforniaBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 322% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveYesMedicaid pays for a doulaYesSee CaliforniaChoosing a lactation consultant
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