Supporting Your Postpartum Nutrition + Lactation Journey
At Whole Women Nutrition, we specialize in postpartum nutrition counseling, lactation support, and pregnancy nutrition to help mothers and families thrive.
Whether you’re navigating feeding challenges, recovering postpartum, or seeking to heal your relationship with food, we’re here to provide expert, compassionate care.
Our Postpartum + Lactation Services
Lactation Consultations
Breastfeeding is a unique journey, and every mother-baby duo has different needs. Our lactation consultations provide personalized guidance for:
- Preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy
- Addressing latch and supply issues
- Navigating challenges like tongue/lip ties, mastitis
- Introducing pumping, bottle feeding or navigating bottle refusal
- Transitioning back to work while maintaining breastfeeding
- Weaning support
*Available in-person (San Diego area) and via telehealth.
Postpartum Nutrition Counseling
The postpartum period is a time of healing, nourishment, and adjustment. Our postpartum nutrition counseling is designed to support:
- Nutrient replenishment for recovery
- Managing postpartum fatigue and mood
- Supporting milk supply through nutrition
- Gentle, intuitive eating after pregnancy
*Covered by select PPO insurances.
Take the Guesswork Out of New Motherhood
Downloadable Nutrition & Lactation Guides
Get expert-crafted nutrition and lactation resources to support your journey:
Insurance & Payment Options
We accept the following PPO + HMO insurance plans for nutrition counseling and lactation consultations:
- Anthem
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Healthcare
- Oscar Health
- Prime Health
- Health Net of CA
- Cigna
For those without insurance coverage, we offer private pay options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
Aetna
PPO, POS, OAP plans will fully cover up to three visits with our practice. After three visits, some cost sharing is required. For Aetna select plans and Aetna subsidiaries, please inquire. We are not contracted with Aetna HMO plans.
Anthem
Accepted via the Lactation Network (TLN). Verify your coverage by filling out the form at this link: https://go.lactationnetwork.com/FullCRCL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Accepted via the Lactation Network (TLN). Verify your coverage by filling out the form at this link: https://go.lactationnetwork.com/FullCRCL
Cigna
PPO, POS, OAP and EPO plans accepted. Cigna HMO plans require a referral.
Health Net of CA
PPO, Ambetter PPO, and Ambetter HMO plans accepted.
United Health Care
PPO, EPO, and HMO plans accepted. Please inquire for all other UHC plans.
All other plans:
Call or text our practice line (760) 274-0149 and our client care coordinator will do a benefits check to see if we are able to bill your plan. If we are unable to bill your plan, we are happy to provide you with a superbill (medical receipt) to seek reimbursement from your insurance provider after the fact.
What are your session fees and how long are sessions?
Insurance typically covers 6-9 consultations, this can vary based on your health plan. We work with a billing partner who can assist you in verifying your benefits when you book an appointment.
How often do we meet and for how long?
Follow up visits are essential to providing support and resolution of feeding challenges. After our initial visit we will discuss when to schedule a follow up visit based on our care plan.
What is your approach?
Our team offers non judgemental support for your feeding goals and encourage parents to consider their mental and physical health as part of our goals. We believe there is no one “right” way to feed your baby and discuss inclusive feeding options such as pumping, bottle feeding and combination feeding.
Postpartum + Lactation Support for the San Diego Area
We serve clients in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Encinitas, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Valley, and La Jolla
