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MLK Community Healthcare Lactation Clinic

 

MLK Community Healthcare wants to support you, your baby, and your family on your breastfeeding journey. 

 

Want to breastfeed but need help getting started? Our Board-certified lactation expert will help you learn to latch effectively and comfortably, develop milk supply, and offer nutrition advice and other and support. We want to make motherhood a beautiful experience!

Call us today to book your appointment: (424) 529-6755

We offer the following services:

  • Breastfeeding guidance and support
  • Help with challenges such as latching issues
  • Mommy support groups
  • Nutrition for mom and baby
  • Bilirubin/jaundice check
  • Comprehensive resources and breast pump support and milk supply
  • Support with low weight, small and premature babies
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Meet our lactation experts

MLKCH's lactation team of experts provide breastfeeding support to all mothers, insured or uninsured, in the South LA community and beyond.

Meet Lydia Boyd

When you have someone on your side who understands your struggle, it makes it so much better," said Lydia Boyd, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Doula with years of experience supporting breastfeeding families. 

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Meet Le Nece Nichols

Le Nece never envisioned herself working in lactation education, but after a career break during the pandemic, she returned to work in postpartum care with a new perspective.  “I decided to merge mental health education with lactation support,” she said.

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Meet Lilian “Lily” Vargas

Lily Vargas is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC) at MLKCH, where she is passionate about helping patients on navigate breastfeeding issues like latching and milk transfer difficulties.

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MLK Community Healthcare is Baby Friendly! 

Baby Friendly is a nationally recognized model for breastfeeding health maternity practices. 

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Cal Hospital Compare’s “Maternity Honor Roll”

For a seventh year running, MLK Community Healthcare’s midwife-led maternity program topped Cal Hospital Compare’s “Maternity Honor Roll,” a yearly measure of hospitals that meet or exceed a standards set for low levels of Caesarean section.

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We do not require insurance, a referral, or prior authorizations. Also, ask us about prenatal visits, transportation assistance, and virtual visit options.

Make an appointment today
Call (424) 529-6755 to make a lactation support appointment.

MLK Community Healthcare Lactation Clinic:
135 E. Compton Blvd., Suite 131
Compton, CA 90220