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ABOUT PASADENA
BREASTFEEDING CENTER
Pasadena Breastfeeding Center was founded by Teresa Peters and Christina Tenorio, two experienced perinatal health professionals dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the postpartum journey. With more than 40 years of combined experience, we are both International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) Childbirth Educators, and hold degrees in Maternal Child Health and Human Lactation. As mothers ourselves, we understand that every family is unique. We believe parents are the experts on their own babies, and our role is to provide compassionate, evidence-based education, encouragement, and individualized support to help you meet your family's feeding goals.
Why Families Choose Pasadena Breastfeeding Center
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Over 40 years of combined experience in maternal and infant health
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Trusted relationships with hospitals, pediatricians, obstetric providers, and healthcare professionals throughout Southern California
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Personalized, family-centered care tailored to your unique needs
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Holistic, evidence-based education and advocacy
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Culturally responsive care for families of all backgrounds
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Services available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
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Expertise in breastfeeding, pumping, milk supply concerns, NICU support, tongue-tie, bottle feeding, return-to-work planning, and weaning
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Comprehensive support before birth, during the postpartum period, and throughout your breastfeeding journey
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In-home, office, and virtual lactation consultations serving families throughout Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and surrounding communities
Our mission is to provide expert, compassionate care that empowers families with the knowledge, confidence, and support they need to thrive.
MEET THE TEAM
TERESA PETERS
B.S., 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 B.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, CA. As a dedicated member of the Pasadena community, she is a lifelong advocate of informed decision-making for birth and breastfeeding families.
CHRISTINA TENORIO
B.S., 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 B.S. in Maternal Child Health with emphasis in human lactation. Over the last 20 years, Christina has worked in a hospital setting supporting 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. Christina is currently an instructor for the lactation education program at University of California, San Diego.