Jen Kiatta, IBCLC

Jen Kiatta holds the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation — the highest internationally recognized credential in lactation — alongside her sleep consulting certification and postpartum doula training. This combination of credentials makes her one of the most uniquely qualified consultants in the Bay Area for families where breastfeeding and sleep challenges are deeply intertwined.

Services Offered

• Lactation-informed sleep consulting — Every sleep plan is built with breastfeeding goals, nursing frequency, and milk supply considerations fully integrated
• IBCLC lactation support — Board-certified breastfeeding guidance for latch issues, supply concerns, feeding schedules, and weaning decisions
• Postpartum doula services — Hands-on in-home support during the early weeks, covering feeding, soothing, and early routine-building
• Virtual consultations — Available for families outside the Bay Area
• In-person support — Available for families in the San Francisco Bay Area

Why the IBCLC Credential Matters for Sleep

The overlap between breastfeeding and sleep is one of the most underappreciated dynamics in infant care. Night feeds, nursing-to-sleep associations, milk supply anxiety, and the timing of solid food introduction all directly affect how a baby sleeps. Most sleep consultants are not trained to evaluate or advise on these feeding variables. Jen's IBCLC credential means she can assess and address both sides of the equation in a coordinated way — rather than building a sleep plan that inadvertently undermines breastfeeding, or vice versa.

Who This Practice Is Best For

Breastfeeding families who want to improve sleep without sacrificing their nursing relationship. Also a strong fit for families dealing with concurrent feeding and sleep difficulties who want one consultant managing both rather than two providers potentially giving conflicting advice.

Location

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with virtual sessions available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an IBCLC? The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the highest internationally recognized credential in lactation care. It requires extensive clinical hours, coursework in lactation science, and passing a rigorous board examination.

Can Jen help with sleep without affecting my milk supply? Yes. This is a core strength of her practice. Every sleep plan accounts for nursing frequency, the baby's caloric needs, and the mother's supply. Night feeds are adjusted based on clinical judgment, not arbitrary rules.

Does she offer services beyond sleep consulting? Yes. Jen also provides IBCLC lactation support and postpartum doula services, making her a comprehensive resource for the early months of parenthood.

Are in-person visits available? Yes, for families in the San Francisco Bay Area. Virtual consultations are available for families outside the region.

What if my baby nurses to sleep — can she help with that? Yes. Nursing-to-sleep associations are one of the most common issues Jen addresses. She helps families gently shift the association while maintaining the breastfeeding relationship.