VIRTUAL BREASTFEEDING
Virtual & In-Home Lactation Support
CALIFORNIA
In-home
& Virtual lactation consultations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Clara County, San Benito County, Alameda County, Contra Costa county. Covered by most insurance plans. No copay.
MEET THE CA CONSULTANTS
Our board-certified lactation consultants provide personalized feeding support for families throughout California- Los Angeles County, Orange County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Clara County, San Benito County, Alameda County, Contra Costa county. Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival, recovering postpartum, or troubleshooting feeding challenges, our team offers in-person and virtual consultations to meet you where you are.
From latch concerns to pumping plans, we’re here to help you feed your baby with confidence in a calm, judgment-free environment.
​Most major health plans in California including Aetna, Cigna, United Heathcare, Blue Cross Blue shield, Anthem, Multiplan & Tricare.
SUSAN MCLAUGHLIN
Santa Clara County
Susan is an RN, IBCLC with experience in NICU, Public Health, WIC and home visiting. She has lived and worked in several states as well as Saipan, in the Mariana Islands and in local hospitals in San Jose and San Diego. She enjoys working with first time parents and loves to teach. In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy bike trips, travel and wine tasting.
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MYRA JOY QUALITAN
East Bay (Alameda County)
Joy is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, and a Trauma-Informed Care Professional.
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Joy is a compassionate and experienced lactation professional dedicated to supporting all families through their feeding journeys. With a warm and reassuring presence, Joy helps parents navigate feeding challenges including latching difficulties, post-NICU transitions, prematurity, past surgeries, and low milk production. She provides evidence-based care that centers each family’s unique needs and goals.
Deeply committed to creating safe and affirming spaces, Joy offers knowledgeable and respectful support for LGBTQ+ parents, including guidance tailored to chest/breastfeeding, supplemental feeding methods, and shared feeding plans.
Whether navigating NICU transitions, managing low supply, or building sustainable pumping routines, Joy’s approach is trauma-informed, inclusive, and grounded in empathy—ensuring every parent feels seen, supported, and empowered.
For Joy, feeding support is about more than milk—it’s about connection, confidence, and helping families feel held and heard every step of the way.
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MELANIE ALLRED
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Melanie's journey into the field of lactation began with her own breastfeeding journey. As she breastfed all four of her children, she found herself researching and learning all she could about breastfeeding. It became second nature for her to help moms around her in their own journeys, and she loves coming alongside these women in their trials and triumphs.
She then decided to pursue lactation care professionally, and completed the Lactation Education Counselor course through UCSD. This prepared her for the ALPP's Certified Lactation Counselor exam. As a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), she provides personalized breastfeeding support and guidance through convenient home visits in Morgan Hill, California. Additionally, she is passionate about breastfeeding education, and believes we all benefit when we can come together and support each other.
She also facilitates a FREE in-person support group, offering a safe space for mothers to connect, share, and thrive.
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