Lactation Support in Orcutt, California: Meet IBCLC Kayla Dunavan

by Brianne Taggart May 12, 2026

Lactation Support for Families on the Central Coast

Finding the right lactation support can make a meaningful difference in a family's feeding journey. Families in Orcutt and throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties looking for evidence-based, compassionate lactation care can work with Kayla Dunavan, IBCLC, a lactation consultant with Breezy Babies who supports families both in person and virtually.

Kayla works with families across Orcutt, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Nipomo, and surrounding communities throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, offering personalized lactation care tailored to each family's goals, circumstances, and feeding preferences. With a background in child and family development and over five years of IBCLC experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Kayla brings a uniquely well-rounded perspective to every family she serves.

Areas of Lactation Support & Specialties

Kayla provides lactation support across a wide range of feeding needs, including:

Prenatal lactation education and feeding planning
Functional feeding assessments and oral restrictions
Pumping support and professional flange fitting
Low milk supply, oversupply, and slow weight gain
Breastfeeding multiples and breastfeeding beyond infancy
Returning to work and pumping at work
Introducing solids, weaning, and biological nurturing
Breast and wound care, gut health, and postpartum nourishment
Babywearing while breastfeeding
Postpartum support and group education

Lactation Care That Meets Families Where They Are

Families often seek lactation support during pregnancy, the early postpartum period, or later when feeding challenges arise. Kayla supports families through all stages of infant feeding, helping parents feel informed, confident, and supported — whether they are breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or transitioning feeding plans.

Kayla's approach is warm and empowering. Her focus is on simplifying lactation, helping families reconnect with their intuition, and offering clear, practical guidance that builds confidence from the very first visit. She has been supporting breastfeeding families as an IBCLC since 2019 — across hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, WIC, and private practice — and has been an active member of the Central Coast Breastfeeding Coalition since 2017.

As part of the Breezy Babies team, Kayla collaborates with other providers to ensure families receive comprehensive, coordinated care throughout the childbearing year.

Serving Families in Orcutt & Beyond

Kayla currently supports families in:

In-person: Orcutt, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Nipomo, and surrounding communities throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties

Virtual: Families across California and worldwide via telehealth

This flexibility allows families to receive lactation care that fits their location, schedule, and comfort level.

How to Work With Kayla Dunavan, IBCLC

Families interested in working with Kayla Dunavan, IBCLC can schedule lactation support through Breezy Babies. Appointments are available for prenatal education, postpartum support, and ongoing feeding concerns. Insurance-covered visits may be available — families are encouraged to check their benefits.

👉 Schedule an appointment with Breezy Babies

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Families are also encouraged to check their insurance coverage to see if visits with Kayla may be covered. Check Your Insurance Coverage Here.

Connect With Kayla

Email: kayla@breezybabies.com
Text: (801) 513-3255

Looking for a Lactation Consultant in Orcutt or the Central Coast?

If you're searching for a lactation consultant in Orcutt, Santa Maria, or San Luis Obispo, an IBCLC near Lompoc or Arroyo Grande, or holistic and evidence-based breastfeeding support on the Central Coast, Kayla is here to guide you with knowledge, compassion, and clinical excellence. Check your insurance to see if visits with Kayla are covered.