Cycle is a Breastfeeding Medical Clinic located in West Hills, CA

 Female Health
& Lactation Clinic

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What is unique about Cycle?

Our expertise

We are a lactation-dedicated healthcare service.

woman feeding baby

We are not
only lactation consultants. We are healthcare providers. We order tests and imaging, prescribe medication, and do specialty referrals. All to save, promote and advocate for your breastfeeding goals.

Our expertise
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The problems
we can help with

Education on Latching: positioning
understanding, milk supply

Help with engorgement, clogged ducts, and mastitis

Manage flat or inverted, cracked or sore nipples

Manage lactation for mothers with PCOS, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or previous breast surgeries

Twin or High-Risk Pregnancies

Establishing an Exclusive Breastfeeding or Combo Feeding.

Returning to Work: pumping and milk supply maintenance

Manage oversupply

Reverse nursing strikes and nipple confusion

Educate your spouse and other family members about breastfeeding

Cycle is not only about lactation care. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of gynecological care, including menopause, puberty, reproduction, and contraception. We support women at different stages of life.

Prenatal education

Newborn to 2

2-6m

6m +

Childbirth

Lactation

Menopause

Pregnancy

Puberty and the menstrual cycle

Our name refers to a variety of meanings of the word “cycle”

Each of those stages (or cycles) connects with women’s mental and physical health.

Each of them brings about a reset, raises new concerns, and encourages you to search for the relevant knowledge that helps you regain confidence in your everyday life.

The core values that formed the basis of Cycle: safety and sisterhood – support, care, and reliability for every patient.

Our Services

We take all major helathcare insurances (Aetna, UHC, Blue Shield and Blue Cross). Pending contracts with HealthNet, Signa and Medical.

We will update our website when become in-network with pending insurances. At the meantime, we can provide super-bills after each visit so you can be reimbursed directly from your insurance company. Ask us how.

If you have no insurance:

In-person,
West Hills Office

One-hour lactation
consultation

$150

In-person,
West Hills Office

One-hour video consultation

$100

In-person,
West Hills Office

2-hours group lactation class every month

$80 per person

Please follow our Instagram page to see scheduled dates.

@c___ycle

E-gift certificate

For any of our services. Starting from $100 (including lactation group sessions). The best gift for any expectant mother.

from $100

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About the founder

Kristine Santoian

The co-founder of the Cycle clinic,
Kristine Santoian, is an OBGYN overseas and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, IBCLC in US. Trilingual (English, Russian, Armenian), mother of three, dedicated healthcare professional, her passion for lactation is rooted deeply in her own experience of physical and mental aspects of lactation and motherhood.

With thousands of women giving birth every year in LA-county alone, there was no healthcare clinic were women could receive comprehensive care for their lactation-related problems.

The co-founder of the Cycle clinic,
Kristine Santoian, is an OBGYN overseas and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, IBCLC in US. Trilingual (English, Russian, Armenian), mother of three, dedicated healthcare professional, her passion for lactation is rooted deeply in her own experience of physical and mental aspects of lactation and motherhood.

With thousands of women giving birth every year in LA-county alone, there was no healthcare clinic were women could receive comprehensive care for their lactation-related problems.

Our community-based, lactation-dedicated healthcare clinic in West Hills is open!  Now you can receive not only breastfeeding consultations but also comprehensive lactation-related medical care including prescription orders, radiology and specialty referrals when needed. We take insurances

Reducing Stigma

In our work, there is no room for judgment. Cycle creates a space where we cherish knowledge, support, and partnership.

Reliability

We adhere to the principles of modern evidence-based medicine and use only safe, effective, and scientifically proven methods. 

Comprehen­­siveness

We have decades of experience in general gynecology including puberty, reproductive health, postpartum recovery, lactation, as well as peri- and postmenopause.

If we see that your problem is outside our area of expertise, you will be immediately referred to our trustworthy, lactation-friendly network of specialists, including pediatricians, breast surgeons, dentists, and much more.

Our Principles

Our care rests upon three basic transparent principles that allow us to sustain high standards of consultation, diagnosis, and treatment:

Comfortable
environment

In our clinic, we provide a comfortable, family-friendly environment. You can bring all family members to your visit. We have toddler play corner and highly encourage to bring partners so we can educate them on breastfeeding topics. Our staff and providers trained to respect vulnerability and honor diversity and individuality among our community members

Holistic
approach

We apply a holistic approach to treatment by considering and respecting the natural processes inherent in each woman.

Evidence-based
medicine

We use only up-to-date evidence-based practice guidelines.

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We are here to help you
enjoy motherhood