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Lana Mihaiyu

IBCLC, PMH-C

Lactation Specialist

Background

I’m a board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), certified perinatal mental health provider (PMH-C), native Angeleno, and mom of two. I support new and expecting parents, providing comprehensive infant feeding education and clinical care.

My approach to lactation care is culturally responsive and holistic, with a focus on co-regulation, bodywork, and mental health.

I provide insurance-covered in-home lactation support in Los Angeles and virtual visits.

Reach out for more information or to schedule 🌟

Specialties

Feeding tube support and weaning

Oral Ties (tongue-tie - lip-tie - buccal-ties)

Breastfeeding/bottle feeding difficulties (latching - dribbling - leakage - gagging - choking - coughing - clicking - weaning - aversion)

Feeding related anxiety

Parent Overwhelm

Postpartum anxiety

Postpartum depression (baby blues)

Education & Training

IBCLC, PMH-C

Insurance

Cigna

Aetna

United Healthcare

Health Net

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Languages

Japanese

English

Affirming Care

LGBTQIA+

Trauma Informed

Contact

Provider Website

(310) 692-1694

Service Areas

West LA
Los Angeles, CA

South LA
Los Angeles, CA

South Bay
Los Angeles, CA

Popular Courses

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Courses for Parents

Courses for Providers

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For Providers

VIRTUAL Infant TOTs: Assessment, Treatment, and Frenectomy Readiness

A professional development course for occupational therapy practitioners, OT assistants, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Learn clinical frameworks for the evaluation and treatment of infants with suspected tethered oral tissues — anatomical, developmental, and functional perspectives that support clinical reasoning, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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For Parents For Families

Virtual 4-Week Feeding Class for Parents of Children With Down Syndrome

Families of babies and children with Down Syndrome – are mealtimes a challenge? The Virtual Feeding Class is here to provide you with the tools, strategies, and personalized support needed to help your child thrive. This 4-week recorded program is designed specifically for children with Down syndrome, aged 6 months and up, to improve feeding […]

For Parents For Families

Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes + Birth & Parenting Preparation Classes

Since 2002, Prenatal Yoga Center has offered expert-led prenatal and postnatal yoga, childbirth education, and parenting preparation classes for expectant and new families. Our evidence-based PYC Method blends functional movement, childbirth education, and community to help students prepare for birth, recover postpartum, and build confidence for the journey into parenthood. We offer in-studio, livestream, hybrid, […]

For Parents

Feeding for Function

So many parents are handed a list of foods to offer but never taught how to build the skills that make eating successful. That’s why I created Feeding for Function. Inside the course, you’ll learn how to support: ✨ Healthy chewing ✨ Oral and jaw development ✨ Tongue function ✨ Texture progression ✨ Positive mealtimes […]

For Parents

Empowered Women: A Four Week Therapy Journey

To support postpartum mothers in reconnecting with themselves, building resilience, and reclaiming their physical and emotional health, while fostering meaningful connections with others. Through practical tools and compassionate guidance, the group aims to help participants navigate the challenges of motherhood, prioritize self-care, strengthen relationships, and embrace their new and evolving identity as a mom with […]