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WE SPECIALIZE IN HELPING YOU AND YOUR BABY THRIVE
At Pasadena Breastfeeding Center, we make protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding families the centerpiece of our mission. Whether you’re seeking supportive perinatal education, in-person or virtual lactation consultation, or a pro-breastfeeding community, we offer a safe space to equip you with personalized, evidence-based care for you and your baby.
INSURANCE
Your insurance may cover up to seven visits.
Pasadena Breastfeeding Center accepts most PPO insurance. Please visit https://go.lactationnetwork.com/PasadenaBreastfeedingCenter for coverage.
Once you're approved, we'll contact you within 24 hours to set up a lactation consultation. We recommended that you call or email us before booking an appointment. For more information, please visit our insurance page. We can't wait to assist you!
MEET THE TEAM
TERESA PETERS
BS, IBCLC, ICEA, DOULA
Lactation Consultant and Perinatal Educator
Teresa Peters, co-founder of Pasadena Breastfeeding Center, is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), perinatal health educator, and doula and holds a bachelor's in maternal child health and human lactation from Union Institute and University. Her career began with the births of her four children when she devoured information about pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding and was inspired to empower others embarking on their parenting journey.
Prior to founding PBC, she spent 25 years teaching, consulting, and coordinating the Breastfeeding Center and Perinatal Health Education department at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. As a dedicated member of the San Gabriel Valley community, she is a lifelong advocate of informed decision-making for birth and breastfeeding families.
CHRISTINA TENORIO
MPH, BS, IBCLC, ICEA, DOULA
Lactation Consultant and Perinatal Educator
Christina Tenorio, co-founder of Pasadena Breastfeeding Center, is a practicing International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a perinatal health educator. She holds her master's in public health from West Coast University and a bachelor's in maternal child health and human lactation from Union Institute & University.
For more than 20 years, Christina has supported families with prenatal and postpartum care. As an educator, Christina has developed and facilitated perinatal programs for medical staff, patients, and communities throughout Southern California hospitals. She also worked with high-risk and neonatal intensive care infants in a level III trauma facility at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. A mother of two, Christina is also currently an instructor for the Lactation Education Program at University of California, San Diego.
OUR CLASSES AND SERVICES
TESTIMONIALS
Sylvia + Kyo
"Breastfeeding is not only physically challenging, but mentally as well. PBC support group has allowed me to better manage my depression and anxiety because I'm constantly learning from Teresa, Christina, and all the other mamas. Most importantly, I don't feel alone. Thank you so much."
CONSIDER US AN EXTENSION
OF YOUR SUPPORT TEAM
Your experience welcoming a new baby is unique to you—whether it's your first child or an addition to a growing family. Whatever your birth or breastfeeding goals are, we're here to help.
General: pasadenabreastfeedingcenter@gmail.com
Teresa: (626) 818-4411 | teresa@pasadenabreastfeedingcenter.com
Christina: (562) 440-4748 | christina@pasadenabreastfeedingcenter.com
