Breastfeeding Medicine Consultation

Lisa Kahikina, MD, IBCLC

Physician-Owned Practice

Board-Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

International Board Certification Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

You need a team, a village, a clan. We have a team of experts to address all your breastfeeding needs, from latching assistance, medications for you and baby related to breastfeeding problems, breast massage therapy when indicated, breast pumping assistance, oral anatomy evaluation for your baby, how to manage tongue-ties before and after surgery.

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Child Development, Nutrition And Breastfeeding for the first 365 Days

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