Kayla

I am a Lactation Consultant based in Orcutt, California. I serve most areas in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties as well as families across the world via telehealth. I have been a lactation consultant since 2019.

My dedication to promoting optimal health and child development began in college where I worked in (and studied) early childhood education. After many years of supporting children and families directly as well as through policy development and advocacy, I was introduced to the wonderful world of lactation when a dear friend of mine had her first baby. After hearing about her journey and the support she received, I knew I had found the specific calling I was searching for and began supporting breastfeeding families in 2019 as an IBCLC. Once I gave birth to my own son, my passion for protecting the breastfeeding relationship grew exponentially. It is the honor of my lifetime to help families nourish their little ones and navigate the first year of parenthood (and beyond).

I am a California native who loves experiencing the world through my son's eyes, recharging with family, baking/cooking and chipping away at my TBR pile.

What I'll bring to your lactation Journey:

My main focus is to simplify and circle back to the basics of lactation while empowering you to trust and find your intuition as a mother/parent.

I specialize in prenatal education, functional feeding assessments, flange fitting and empowering families

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Development, Minor in Psychology from San Diego State University – 2010
• Central Coast Breastfeeding Coalition Member – 2017 to present
• Certificate in Lactation Consultant Education, University of California, San Diego – 2018
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – 2019
• Inpatient Lactation in Hospital Setting – 2019 to present
• Outpatient Lactation in Hospital, Private Practice and with WIC – 2019 to present

I have experience supporting...

• Prenatal education and planning
• Postpartum support and group education
• Postpartum nourishment
• Slow weight gain
• Supply management
• Pumping optimally
• Breastfeeding multiples
• Tethered oral tissues/oral restrictions
• Breast/wound care
• Gut health
• Returning to work
• Breastfeeding beyond infancy 
• Weaning
• Babywearing
• Introducing solids
• Biological nurturing