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Lactation Consultants of America (LCA) was founded in September 2022 to bring together skilled Lactation Consultants dedicated to serving families through accessible, insurance-covered care.

We recognize that breastfeeding and chestfeeding support is preventative medicine, essential for long-term health. That’s why we’re working directly with insurance companies to ensure lactation services are covered benefits—removing financial barriers and making high-quality care available to more families.

LCA partners with active private practice Lactation Consultants and Doulas across the country. By uniting independent providers under one network, we expand access for families while also creating new opportunities for consultants to thrive in their practices. Together, we are building a system where families can receive personalized, in-home lactation and birth support that’s both compassionate and billed through insurance.

Our vision is simple:

      • For families: equitable access to quality perinatal care.
      • For providers: meaningful partnerships that sustain and elevate private practice.
      • For communities: healthier beginnings and stronger support networks for parents and babies.

Meet the Founders

Kisha Johnston

Kisha is a mother of two who has been supporting families from pregnancy through the first years of parenthood since 2012. Kisha got her IBCLC after taking 95 hours of lactation specific education while gathering 1000 hours of experience supporting families in this area. In 2015 she trained as a birth doula through DONA international and attended births for 2 years. Graduating with a BS in Human Development with extensive training in adult education. Kisha seeks to empower parents, support families, feed babies, and grow the confidence of their parents.

Sarah Gruman

Sarah is a mom of three girls and an LA native. Initially going into breastfeeding support after difficulty nursing her first daughter; she was drawn to peer counseling so she could encourage and advise other moms on a personal level. After over 1000 clinical hours and further breastfeeding and health education, Sarah was able to sit for the IBCLC exam. She has a BSc in Human Development. Sarah has worked with a variety of more common breastfeeding concerns including low supply as well as more specific experience with aiding in nursing multiples, babies with allergies, and older toddlers/children.