Kris Ahmed, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant
I understand how vulnerable the newborn period is for families, and I consider it a privilege to be invited into someone’s home to care for them and their new baby. Making my clients feel safe is essential. I stay up-to-date on all of my vaccines (COVID, annual flu, MMR, TDAP), receive an annual TB test, and am certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR. I have also been background checked through Checkr. If anyone is ill in my house, I will not come into your home, and we will need to pivot to a telehealth visit.
My practice is dedicated to inclusivity and cultural sensitivity, with experience servicing diverse families, the LGBTQ community, and people of many different backgrounds.
About Kris (she/her)
I am an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and have my Masters in Public Health. I have over two decades of experience working in reproductive health. I currently work for Kaiser Permanente as a lactation consultant and clinical health educator, in addition to being a private lactation consultant. Additionally, I’m a certified childbirth educator and sleep specialist. I am a mother of two children and had to overcome my own personal breastfeeding challenges.
Areas of Expertise:
Prenatal counseling
Childbirth education, and the factors that may affect breastfeeding and lactation
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding positions and latching of the infant
Low milk supply
Hyperlactation/oversupply
Managing breast and nipple pain
Plugged ducts/mastitis
Slow weight gain
Returning to work
Weaning
Breastfeeding multiples
Pumping/hand expression
Bottle refusal
Infant sleep
Strategies for managing the postpartum period
YOUR VISIT COULD BE AT NO COST TO YOU!
Lactation Consultants are now covered by the Affordable Care Act. To find out if your insurance coverage qualifies, please click below. You will be taken to my private portal in The Lactation Network. If you’re covered, you can receive up to six home/telehealth visits FOR FREE. Your insurance will be billed directly, and you will not have any out-of-pocket costs.
If your insurance does not qualify, I will provide you with the necessary forms to submit for reimbursement.
I am committed to identifying your specific needs and creating a customized plan that equips you with the tools and knowledge to meet your breastfeeding goals, while providing ongoing support throughout the process. I provide a non-judgmental approach to meeting new parents where they are on their own feeding journey.
kris@krisahmed.com
510-290-5075
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