Helping you with breastfeeding

Barbara Shapiro RN BSN IBCLC

My enthusiasm for breastfeeding comes from the magic of helping over 10,000 mothers breastfeed, many from the moment of birth!

My goal is guiding you through the process of establishing breastfeeding by integrating your baby’s instinctual breastfeeding behaviors with your comfort and confidence.

I have spent my career as an RN at Kaiser Permanente, Hoag Hospital, and Long Beach Memorial starting in the newborn nursery, prenatal education, and moving to post partum and labor & delivery recovery.

I became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2011 and was responsible for lactation services on a busy post partum floor which included a high risk population and educating both parents and staff.

I have also taught prenatal breastfeeding and childbirth classes and encourage a prenatal visit to get the best possible start.

Baby’s first latch.

Services: Insurance & The Lactation Network

The Lactation Network (TLN), which helps parents and parents-to-be get the lactation and breastfeeding support they deserve, covered by insurance.

If approved, you will be covered for up to 6 lactation sessions, including a 1 on 1 prenatal consultation. I am happy to offer both in-home and virtual support.

If you have an Anthem, BCBS, BC of California, Cigna or United PPO plan, check your coverage.

Services - Out of Pocket


In-Home

Initial Consultation

90 mins

$225

Follow Up

60 mins

$175

Virtual

Initial Consultation

90 mins

$150

Follow Up

60 mins

$100