Lactation Care

Feeding support that adapts to your family's needs

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One Team Caring for the Whole You

We believe it takes a community to elevate maternal and infant care. That’s why our entire team—from nurses, doulas, and lactation experts to care coordinators, marketing, product, tech, and leadership—unites behind one mission: ensuring you have the support, knowledge, and compassion you need, every step of the way.

Linda Hanna

She/Her

Director of Care

RNC, MSN/Ed., IBCLC

Pioneering evidence-based maternal care for over 40 years. Uniting compassionate nursing with cutting-edge solutions.

Linda is the Co-Founder & Director of Care at Mahmee, with over four decades of clinical expertise. She pioneered world-class maternity and lactation programs at Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Saint John’s–Providence Medical Center, establishing herself as one of Southern California’s premier lactation consultants. A Queens, New York nativbe, Linda earned her BS in Nursing from SUNY Stony Brook and has practiced as a registered nurse since 1978. She remains energized by the continuous learning & growth that pregnancy and lactation care offer. Linda's greatest joy is watching her daughter become a mother herself.

Jennifer Yamada

She/Her

Lactation Care

IBCLS

Nurturing families with 20 years of parenting education, empowering every parent through inclusive, compassionate lactation support.

Jenn serves as Mahmee’s Senior Lactation Consultant and Lactation Team Manager. She’s dedicated more than 20 years to teaching parenting education, and over the last several years has specialized in breast/chestfeeding support. A graduate of the Lactation Consultant Program at UC San Diego, Jennifer excels at guiding families through mental health challenges, sibling dynamics, and co-parenting or single-parenting scenarios. She believes every baby deserves a parent who feels truly supported and nourished—an ethos that informs her personalized approach for anxious or overwhelmed new mothers. Jennifer brings creativity and warmth to all she does.

Arden Van Amburg

She/Her

Lactation Care

IBCLC

Blending 14 years of lactation expertise with unwavering positivity, ensuring every family feels confident and nurtured along their feeding journey.

Arden has dedicated more than 14 years to supporting parents and babies through evidence-based lactation care. Her practice combines practical solutions, empathetic listening, and an unshakable sense of optimism to guide families through the highs and lows of feeding. Arden’s philosophy is inspired by her mother’s advice to “Do what you love, and make your corner of the world a better place,” which she embodies by always seeking the “rainbows” after any storm. Her goal is simple: ensure every family feels truly confident, nurtured, and ready to thrive during one of life’s most transformative journeys.

Lulit Gabre

She/Her

Lactation Care

IBCLC

Merging a geneticist’s precision with a mother’s compassion, ensuring new parents receive science-based lactation support.

Lulit began her career in a cytogenetics lab, analyzing chromosomes and uncovering genetic insights for expecting parents. But her firsthand experiences as a stay-at-home mother to three children—including the ups and downs of infant feeding and postpartum recovery—sparked a deeper passion for maternal health. Now, with five years of lactation consulting under her belt, Lulit strives to align each family’s unique goals and circumstances with evidence-based strategies. She views breastfeeding as more than nourishment; it’s a source of bonding, comfort, and well-being for both baby and parent.

Nikki Rose

She/Her

Lactation Care

IBCLC

Transforming breastfeeding challenges into confident journeys, providing unwavering lactation support through life's most vulnerable moments.

Nikki is an IBCLC whose own difficult breastfeeding journey sparked her passion for helping other families navigate feeding challenges. With four years of experience spanning private practice, home visits, and her own lactation practice launched in 2025, she brings specialized expertise in oral ties assessment and infant oral development. At heart a helper, Nikki takes pride in being an unwavering support person for mothers, whether new or seasoned, during one of life's most emotional and transformative times. When she's not supporting families, she's planning adventures with her own family, with Japan next on the dream destination list.

What to Expect at Every Stage

Our expert lactation care team provides tailored guidance and support, no matter where you are in your journey. Here’s what you can expect during Mahmee lactation appointments at every stage.

Pregnancy

Preparing for Your Feeding Journey

During pregnancy, we help you lay the foundation for successful breastfeeding

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Get Care for Pregnancy

What We Do

During your appointment, we’ll introduce you to the basics of breastfeeding, discuss your unique anatomy and goals, and create a personalized plan to set you up for success.

Common Topics

Preparing for your baby’s first latch, understanding how your body produces milk, and addressing concerns like flat or inverted nipples.

Goal

Ensure you feel educated, prepared, and confident about breastfeeding even before your baby arrives.

birth

Navigating the Early Days

The birth stage is all about getting started with breastfeeding

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Get Care for Birth

What We Do

We’ll guide you through your baby’s first feedings, ensuring they latch comfortably and effectively, while addressing any immediate breastfeeding challenges.

Common Topics

Establishing milk supply, troubleshooting latching difficulties, and managing engorgement or soreness.

Goal

Help you and your baby find your rhythm so you can start breastfeeding with ease and comfort.

postpartum

Building Confidence and Overcoming Challenges

The postpartum stage is when breastfeeding becomes part of your routine

Get Care for Postpartum

What We Do

During postpartum appointments, we’ll assess your baby’s feeding patterns, address any ongoing issues, and refine your breastfeeding plan as needed.

Common Topics

Milk supply management, pumping and storing milk, and balancing breastfeeding with your daily routine.

Goal

Equip you with practical strategies to confidently meet your baby’s nutritional needs and make breastfeeding a sustainable part of your life.

year 1 & beyond

Sustaining and Adapting Your Feeding Plan

Your baby’s first year and beyond comes with its own feeding milestones

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Get Care for Year One

What We Do

We’ll support you through the transitions of feeding an older baby, providing guidance for teething, weaning, or extended breastfeeding.

Common Topics

Adjusting feedings as solids are introduced, managing biting or distraction, and planning for weaning.

Goal

Ensure you have the knowledge and tools to sustain or transition from breastfeeding in a way that aligns with your family’s needs and goals.

Clear, affordable pricing

Mahmee is covered by most health insurance plans, and offers competitive cash prices when insurance coverage is not eligible

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Lactation Appointments

Virtual

$150

Get expert support without needing to leave your house or office.
Perfect for quick questions, troubleshooting, or ongoing care.
Flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle.

In-Office

$300

Access hospital-grade tools and supplies like pumps and scales during your appointment at your local Mahmee Clinic.
A distraction-free space designed for comfort and focus.
Opportunity to try different feeding tools or techniques with your consultant’s guidance.

In-Home

$500

Private, one-on-one lactation care in the comfort of your own home.
A curated feeding plan built around you and your baby.
Includes 30 days of Mahmee membership: unlimited messaging with your care team, live classes and coaching, and gestation-specific check-ins.
Curated products, hand-selected for your specific feeding needs.
Backed by Linda Hanna, RNC, MSN/Ed., IBCLC, 40+ years pioneering lactation care at Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, and Saint John's–Providence, the expertise behind Beibee.

Concierge

Membership

Every appointment comes with one month of membership. Become a member for ongoing access to join group sessions and message with your care providers.

$30

/mo

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Find care wherever you are

We offer in-person care across California and virtual care in all 50 states.

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Virtual

California

Care from anywhere. Meet with your provider from your phone or computer — no commute needed.

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Virtual

Indiana