Breastfeeding is natural, and it’s also a learned skill that can take weeks and months to truly master! The best time to get help is before you’re struggling and ready to quit. I’m here to help you figure out how to make it work for YOU. My 13+ years of experience as an IBCLC and breastfeeding mom of four makes me uniquely qualified to support you through any and all feeding challenges you are facing, and my focus on physiologically normal infant feeding will arm you with the knowledge you need to navigate the abundance of misinformation that you’ll encounter about breastfeeding, and to avoid the common “booby traps” that cause the majority of women in the USA to fail to meet their feeding goals. I specialize in low milk supply, oral dysfunction, pumping, overnight feeding strategies, and supporting full term lactation!
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“Looking back, I was in for a rude awakening after my home birth not realizing the journey of breastfeeding that came ahead. I was so lucky to have Chelsea come to the rescue on my baby’s 3rd day earthside after major latching issues with extreme pain and discomfort. Chelsea literally sprung into action and provided the support we needed physically and with such empathy and care. She was super attentive to our specific needs and desires and thoughtfully checked in on our progress. I truly mean it when I say we couldn’t have done it without her! We are now 9 weeks in and feeding with ease! I couldn’t recommend working with Chelsea more! She is a true expert in lactation support with a ton of resources - simply the BEST!!” - Sara and Baby G
“With my first breastfeeding was a breeze, so come the second baby I was like ‘pfft I got this’. I then proceeded to stick my foot in my mouth as this time was one of the harder things I’ve ever done. Enter Chelsea who, with her amazing with and boobie skills, helped my little one and I overcome huge hurdles. She’s the BEST in LA!” -Cristina & Baby F
“I can't express how satisfied and reassured we were from our first visit with Chelsea, and the many conversations and support since. She is so down to earth, straight forward and has a sense of humor which is so nice while we were really in the hardest struggles feeding our baby. She is very focused, REALLY listens and her hands on, very engaged approach is unfortunately a rarity even in regular life let alone with something as serious and sensitive as feeding and caring for our lil baby. She not only explained and guided us but also checked in making sure we understood and felt confident in moving forward. Appreciate her as our lactation consultant but also as just a wonderful person in the world.” -Lonnie, Janea & Baby V
“Working with Chelsea set in motion the exact support and relief I was seeking. In one sense my son was a strong eater and everyone else told me breastfeeding was going great. But Chelsea sought out the full story and changed the course of our breastfeeding journey, and the health of my left nipple! Chelsea came to our home and got to know us and our baby and watched him eat. One of the things that makes Chelsea so special is that she shared suggestions and information while instilling confidence in my own intuition. Sometimes experts can make you feel passive or like you've done something wrong, and Chelsea is the exact opposite. When she left our home I felt more confident in myself and was also equipped with a plan to get on the right track so I could meet my breastfeeding goal. She followed up with notes and referrals AND continued to check on how I was doing until I finally executed the plan. The result was happy nipples, happy baby and happy parents. I couldn't recommend Chelsea more, no matter what the question, she's the expert you want by your side!" - Dia & Baby A