I am Christina Conte of Latched LA and an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I’ve been providing lactation support since 2014 and absolutely adore this work.
I’m also a mother to three fun-loving children. When I’m not working, you can find me in my backyard with my hands in the dirt. Before working in lactation, I worked as a research scientist and a high school teacher of Biology, Physics, and Human Health.
I started my mothering journey in 2009 and expected breastfeeding to be effortless, however, much to my surprise, I experienced challenges from the first latch. A lactation consultant helped me with latching and answered all of my feeding questions. Her support helped make breastfeeding so much easier and inspired me to become an IBCLC. I went on to happily nurse that child for years and have had two more children since then. Between the three of them, I breastfed for over a decade.
Working as a lactation consultant is something that is near and dear to my heart.. If you are in need of any support, I would love to help you. You can schedule an appointment by clicking the link below or e-mailing me at Christina@LatchedLA.com.
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Reviews from happy parents.
“I had a really difficult time with nursing our baby. Christina was calm and understanding of what I was going through and took me step by step into getting us in the right feeding position. Thank you Christina!”
“Christina is the best! I used her about 5 days in with my baby. I wish I would have had her at the hospital! Went thru all the issues of baby losing weight in the beginning etc. She is amazing, she saved my breastfeeding relationship and sanity:)
Ps- I had breast implant surgery and just a year ago had breast implant removal surgery.... and I was still able to breastfeed! Breastfeeding can sometimes feel like a lot of work, but it’s worth it. I’m so proud to be an exclusively breastfeeding mom, my baby is 6 months now and a healthy 17 pounds! I have also used Christina for consults on sleep and starting solids with baby. We share the same philosophy on attachment parenting, and she is someone I trust. She makes it all about you and your baby and she listens. Best of luck, and you don’t have to hesitate on hiring her, she is worth every penny!”
“I had a phone consultation with Christina in my 3rd Trimester of my 1st pregnancy. She was friendly and informative, walked me through what I should expect from day one, as well as things I should look out for. Then she answered the laundry list of questions I had I would have loved to do an in-person consult, but if your schedule is full and that doesn’t work out, get this girl on the phone! She really is an excellent consultant.”
“Christina really helped me navigate the first few weeks of breastfeeding by answering all of my questions without any judgement. She was so responsive and we even had a FaceTime session, which provided me with some much needed motivation. She knows her stuff and is so eager to see another woman succeed at their breastfeeding journey. I highly recommend her if you are interested in talking to a lactation consultant. Thanks Christina!”
“Christina really helped me when I was first breastfeeding and having major obstacles (mastitis on top of reynaud’s = excruciating pain). I didn’t know if I could get through it, but she suggested a breastfeeding position that no one had (laid back breastfeeding) and I was able to use that position to keep feeding baby while working through the pain I had going on. She is genuinely passionate and knowledgeable and wants the best for new mothers and the best chances for baby to lead a heathy, happy life. Highly recommend her.”
“Christina is amazing! I haven’t needed one on one services, but she took the time out to help me prepare to start a career in lactation. And her fb group has been my favorite since I found it. She offers such great support and encouragement. She makes you feel validated. I just wish we lived in LA so could go to her live groups.”