About Jarrah Foster
Jarrah Foster, BS, MBA, IBCLC is a Black lactation consultant practicing in San Diego, CA. Jarrah sees patients at Independent practice (office at San Diego Community Birth Center). Jarrah offers in-person visits.
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Specialties
Black patients and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Black IBCLCs (lactation consultants): breastfeeding and chestfeeding support. Black infants are breastfed at lower rates, and representation closes that gap.
Only 73 percent of Black infants are ever breastfed, compared to 85 percent of white infants (CDC, 2023). The gap grows at 6 months. Research repeatedly shows that culturally matched lactation support improves initiation and duration. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) are the gold standard, a rigorous credential requiring clinical hours and examination.
What IBCLCs cover
- Prenatal education
- Latch and positioning help
- Low milk supply evaluation
- Pain management (cracked nipples, mastitis)
- Tongue-tie and oral ties
- Pumping and return to work
- Weaning support
Advocacy prompts
- Are you an IBCLC specifically, or a CLC/CLE?
- Does my insurance cover your visits, and are you in-network?
- Do you do home visits?
How this listing was verified
Every provider in this directory self-identifies as Black or is listed by a self-identifying professional organization, and licensure or credentials are checked before a listing goes live.
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1407328800 recorded Aug 2026
- Manual curation Self-identification Source recorded Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jarrah Foster's practice located?
Jarrah Foster practices at 4116 Mount Hukee Ave, San Diego, CA 92117. Phone: 585-739-1620.
Does Jarrah Foster offer telehealth?
Jarrah Foster sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) treat?
Black IBCLCs (lactation consultants): breastfeeding and chestfeeding support. Black infants are breastfed at lower rates, and representation closes that gap.