IBCLC Lactation Consultant in Rancho Bernardo & North County San Diego
Robyn McMasters offers in-home and virtual lactation and feeding support for families in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Escondido, and North County San Diego. As an IBCLC with NICU experience, I help with breastfeeding challenges including painful latch, low milk supply, tongue tie support, pumping transitions, and more.
Robyn McMasters IBCLC,
Lactation Consultant and Occupational Therapist
I provide in home and virtual lactation support for families in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, 4S Ranch, and surrounding North County San Diego communities. I am a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Occupational Therapist with extensive NICU experience. I support breastfeeding, pumping, bottle refusal, and feeding challenges in the early weeks and beyond. If you are struggling with breast or bottle feeding- I can help! Some areas I can address -
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Painful latch
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Low milk supply
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Bottle refusal
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Tongue tie support
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Pumping & returning to work
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NICU experience supporting breastfeeding, pumping, and feeding in medically complex newborns
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NICU-informed feeding support
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Gentle bodywork techniques to support feeding comfort, latch, and oral function
Breastfeeding & Lactation Support in Rancho Bernardo and North County San Diego
All services are available in the comfort of your own home or virtually. Currently accepting a variety of insurance plans. Superbill available on request. A travel fee may apply based on your location. The following services are offered.
Prenatal Consultation
Lactation Consult
Infant Massage
During a prenatal lactation consultation, we’ll discuss your feeding goals, review your medical and pregnancy history, and cover what to expect in the first few days after birth. Together, we’ll create a personalized feeding plan that supports your preferences and sets you up for a confident, positive start — whether you plan to breastfeed, bottle-feed, or a combination of both.
Each session includes a comprehensive feeding assessment — including observation of a feeding, pre- and post-feed weights to measure milk transfer, and evaluation of your baby’s oral motor skills and oral anatomy.
We’ll review positioning and latch techniques, explore any challenges you’re experiencing, and develop a personalized treatment plan for breast or bottle feeding tailored to your goals and your baby’s needs.
During an infant massage session, you’ll learn hands-on techniques to help your baby relax, improve sleep, ease gas and digestion, and support overall body awareness and comfort.
Each session is individualized — paced to meet your baby’s cues — and designed to help you feel confident and comfortable using touch as a meaningful way to connect and communicate. You’ll be provided with skills you can use daily to foster calm, connection, and wellbeing for both you and your baby.
NICU-Informed, Whole-Child Lactation Care
About Robyn McMasters, IBCLC OT
Robyn McMasters is a Neonatal Occupational Therapist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with advanced training in Feeding and Swallowing (2011). Since 2008, she has supported families in achieving their individual feeding and developmental goals.
Robyn’s background as a neonatal Occupational Therapist gives her a unique, whole-child perspective. She looks at the connection between feeding, movement, and development to provide truly individualized care, helping families feel confident, supported, and encouraged during the postpartum period and beyond. Her greatest joy is watching families reach their own goals and find what works best for them.
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What Families Say
We worked with Robyn on some difficult latch issues/tongue tie with my baby. I can honestly say if it wasn't for her support, we would have given up. There were so many roadblocks in our feeding journey and Robyn met us where we were at and encouraged us to continue. She had so many tips and tricks to get our baby to effectively transfer milk. Breastfeeding can be a challenging and emotional time and with Robyn's support and calming vibes we felt motivated to continue. I am happy to report that at 2 months we are not just surviving, we are thriving! None of this would have been possible without Robyn. I highly recommend her to anyone who is breastfeeding, pumping or bottle feeding! You will not regret working with her! Thank you so much for helping our family.
- Jaime C.
Breastfeeding was a really tough and painful experience with my first baby, so having Robyn by my side this time around was so important. Even as a second-time mom, I needed guidance and reassurance, and she gave me both in the most compassionate way.She helped me understand my daughter's latch, showed me the best positions to make it easier and more comfortable, and patiently answered every single question I had. What I appreciated most was how willing she was to come to my house on short notice when I was really struggling -- that support made all the difference.Because of her, I feel confident and actually enjoy breastfeeding this time around. She truly goes above and beyond, and I can't recommend her enough to any mom, whether it's your first or your second baby.
-Rachel F.
I can’t say enough good things about Robyn! I learned gentle massage techniques for my baby that made such a difference with his gassiness and constipation—he’s so much more comfortable now. We were also struggling with a shallow latch, and Robyn's help, willingness to answer my questions at all hours and her guidance helped us get on track and made feeding so much easier and less stressful. Truly grateful!
-Lori P.