Maria Itani, IBCLC

Maria is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Medicine. She has over a decade of experience supporting breastfeeding families at multiple hospitals throughout Southern California.
With a background in public health, Maria has long focused on reducing disparities in breastfeeding initiation and duration within local communities. Driven by this mission, she completed advanced clinical training to expand access to high-quality, equitable lactation support.
As a mother of twins who breastfed for two years, Maria integrates her personal firsthand experience with evidence-based clinical knowledge. She provides compassionate, empathetic guidance to help every family reach their unique infant feeding goals.