CPCMG lactation program

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By the CPCMG Wiki editorial team · Published 31 October 2026 · Last updated 31 October 2026

Short answer: CPCMG says its lactation program is staffed by providers who are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, with virtual classes and a support group; the program number is 858-302-2269^[1].

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What is the CPCMG Lactation Program?

CPCMG describes a team of providers who are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) offering education and ongoing breastfeeding help, including for latch pain, supply concerns and breast refusal^[1]. CPCMG’s newborn page says doctors and nurses with IBCLC training offer individual visits and virtual support groups, with a referral requested from the CPCMG clinician^[2].

What does IBCLC mean?

IBCLC is the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credential; the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners is the credentialing body^[3]. See the credentials guide.

Who is on the lactation team?

CPCMG’s page lists these team members^[1]. Names are linked to the matching directory profile only where the name and role agree; the credentials shown are as written on the lactation page.

Adri Haass, CPNP, IBCLC → directory profile: Adrianna Haass
Ashley Martinez, MD, IBCLC
Brandy Le, MD, IBCLC
Ellen Chen, MD, IBCLC
Erika Fajardo-Hernandez, Senior Health Educator
Hilary Sibilia, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, CPNP-PC, IBCLC
Ingrid Martinez-Andree, MD, IBCLC
Melody Sanchez, FNP, IBCLC
Nicole Kastner Vanderlinden, RN, MSN, CPNP, IBCLC
Patricia Lee, MSN, CPNP, FNP-C, IBCLC
Rachel Mattis, CPNP, IBCLC
Rachel Perkins, MD, IBCLC
Sasha Balleza, CPNP
Shabnam Zargar, MD, IBCLC
Shelby Abramson, FNP, IBCLC
Tawnya Macchiarella, PNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC
Veronica Naudin, MD, IBCLC
Veronica Reinherz, MD, IBCLC

What classes and groups are offered?

CPCMG lists a virtual newborn lactation class and a virtual lactation support group; contact the program at 858-302-2269^[1].

Frequently asked questions

How do I reach the lactation program?

CPCMG lists 858-302-2269.

Do I need a referral?

CPCMG’s newborn page asks families to request a referral from their CPCMG clinician.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d CPCMG Lactation Program. Children's Primary Care Medical Group (cpcmg.net). Retrieved 31 October 2026.
^ Newborns. Children's Primary Care Medical Group (cpcmg.net). Retrieved 31 October 2026.
^ About IBLCE. International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. Retrieved 31 October 2026.