Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me in Tennessee

Optimal Nurturing Lactation is owned and operated by Heather Hutton a private practice International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and mother-baby Registered Nurse (RN) based in Bristol, TN with over a decade of experience. Heather provides one-on-one expert breastfeeding care and infant feeding support to families in the Tri-Cities region. She strives to provide holistic lactation solutions that consider the body, mind, and values of both you and your baby through shared decision-making.

I am a mom of three, a doula and we are a military family! I work with all kinds of family to support their needs and choices throughout pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. I am also in-network provider for Tricare East and a certified lactation councilor.

My name is Abalonia Leavitt. I am a mother of five beautiful children, married, driven , passionate. I love traveling especially as a midwife. I enjoy watching TV spending, time with my children and, taking vacations. I've had a passion for conception pregnancy and birth since I was a teenager. I would spend hours in the library researching and learning about embryology, neonatology and, obstetrics. As a mother, I know how important it is to have quality care, more importantly to feel heard. feeling empowered, Informed. like an ally you can rely on! You shouldn't have to feel like you're fighting against your beliefs and intuition. Most importantly you want what's best for your baby. Some season practitioners are stuck in their ways I'm trying to bridge that Gap between hospital being a normality back to Midwifery being the sole purpose and providers for pregnancy aside from high risk pregnancies. I aim to lower mortality and morbidity rates among women and babies in the United States. I provide quality evidence-based care. I believe that "No one cares how much you know until, they know how much you care! At Leavitt's Itty-Bitty Delivery that is our commitment to our clients. With over 10 years of experience in the birthing field over 30 certifications, I strive to find answers and question everything with or without clinical trials, ACOG recommended standard of care. I meet my clients where they are, not on a spectrum that places all we knew and know about midwifery today on a sliding scale! I aim to break those barriers and get answers to all things prenatal, postpartum and newborn assessments and unnecessary treatments given due to protocols and policies that protect themselves and not the patients. I am also accredited A on the Better Business Bureau, WebMD, Vitals and several other sites. I have served my community for free in the past if insurance was not covered. I am unable to provide free services for births, I try to make up by working with your budget and will try for out-of-pocket reimbursements from insurance. I also serve the Elite communities as well. I offer a one of a kind genetic testing, Mommy care kits, Parenting courses, prep for Midwifery entry trainings, NRP, BLS, BBP, STABLE and, PALS. Contact me for more information or schedule a FREE 45 minute consultation, also check out my website. www.Leavittsitty-bittydelivery.com I just ask if we start business together please leave a review of our interactions, comments, concerns and any improvements needed. Thank you!

I’m a lactation counselor with 95 hours of lactation training through Childbirth International and 15 months of personal breastfeeding and pumping experience. I enjoy helping moms in small towns and rural areas reach their breastfeeding goals. My sessions include 1:1 prenatal, pumping, postnatal, returning to work, and weaning.

I am a Master Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula, and certified Lactation counselor. The happiness and well-being of children and families have always been an interest of mine. I have had several careers working with infants and families including being a professional nanny and owning a small swim school primarily for infants and toddlers with special needs. I have targeted training focusing on infant and toddler development, perinatal mental health, infant nutrition, lactation and a wide variety of parenting philosophies such as RIE and gentle parenting. My knowledge base and specialized experience working in the private home sector include: coordinating and collaborating with additional staff, traveling privately with clients, providing evidenced based care and parent education, maintaining multiple nurseries in different locations, navigating varying climates, and working with multiples. In addition to postpartum support, I am an American Red Cross Instructor who is active in my local community teaching new parents and caregivers CPR/First Aid. The services I offer reflect what I value most: providing parents with opportunities to obtain sweet sleep, serenity, and peace of mind; knowing that their children are in great hands. When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, skiing, swimming and spending time with family.

Hi, I’m Kimberly, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2014. As a Middle Tennessee native, I am passionate about supporting new mothers on their breastfeeding journey. With expertise in areas like tongue and lip ties, low milk supply, and bottle refusal, my goal is to help you overcome challenges and experience the joy and fulfillment of breastfeeding. It’s my privilege to walk alongside you, providing guidance, compassion, and evidence-based solutions tailored to your unique needs. I’m here to help you achieve your breastfeeding goals with confidence and peace of mind.

I'm so happy you are here! My name is Melanie Kondrat. I am an International Board Certified Lactation consultant and Mama to three sweet babies. They have taught me almost everything I know and opened my eyes to the very real struggles parents face. Whether you are a first time mom or a seasoned mama of many, breastfeeding challenges happen. Proper support from a lactation professional can help you overcome challenges and lead you to a happy and successful breastfeeding relationship.

Premier Lactation serving the greater Chattanooga area, NorthWest Georgia, ooltewah, and Cleveland, TN. 17 years of Experienced and compassionate lactation consultant. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a registered baby nurse, Ashley has extensive experience providing prenatal lactation education, breastfeeding support, pumping, flange fitting, TOT’s trained, and post-tongue/lip tie release assessment to improve function. At Chattanooga Lactation, Ashley offers expert lactation care and support in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a first-time mother or have had difficulties with breastfeeding in the past, Ashley is here to help. With her compassionate and personalized approach, she can provide you with the support and guidance you need to achieve your breastfeeding goals. Don’t let breastfeeding challenges prevent you from giving your baby the best start in life. Send Ashley Lucas at Chattanooga Lactation a text 423-225-6867 today to schedule a consultation or self-schedule on the website and take the first step towards a successful breastfeeding journey. ***accepting some insurance plans

Hello, my name is Paula Connor, and I am an experienced IBCLC. I have dedicated 19 years to serving women and children, with the last seven years focusing on lactation support. The Chattanooga, TN area is in great need of community support, and I am here to help! I offer both group and one-on-one breastfeeding classes to prepare families for their breastfeeding journey. Additionally, I provide assistance once families are home to ensure that babies are gaining weight, latching comfortably and that families feel confident in the transition to caregiving. One of the best parts is that my services are covered by most insurance plans. Contact me today to begin your journey to feel more comfortable with where you are and where you want to be!

I have a passion for community assistance ever since I have knowledge. I remember as a little girl helped the elders after school at only 9 years old. As years passed me passion for helping our community grew stronger. So I began my journey in the medical field as a RMA in the OB GYN specialty. I still felt that I can do more for my community and one day in bible study a lady I met called herself a Doula and I asked what is a doula and once she explained to me what a Doula is I immediately looked into it and it was an instant match for me. I was already working with moms and babies but being even more close to my clients and the community was an extraordinary feeling of accomplishment. I got certify as a Doula Business Owner, Lactation consultant, Birth Doula, Holistic nutrition, placenta encapsulation specialist all to be an all in one package for my clients. I strongly believe that it lessens the stress when a doula can carry multiple specialties needed to avoid referring and the client to be seeing multiple appointments in a day. I strongly believed that aliviaron the amount of appointments and be less overwhelming for the clients. I look forward to being your birth doula.

Izzy is available for in home or virtual lactation consultations. Many PPO insurance plans cover these consultations. Please see The Lactation Network (TLN) for more information. She is an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) with extensive training in the area of tongue and lip ties. Always staying current on evidence-based information, Izzy considers herself to be a lifetime student, and is always seeking new educational opportunities. She became a lactation consultant in 2011. Izzy developed a deep love and passion for breastfeeding after having her first child, so she pursued her IBCLC through UC San Diego. Her private practice served the California Central Valley for over 10 years before relocating to the Nashville, TN area in 2021. She enjoys supporting postpartum families in many unique situations. Helping families who are breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and combo feeding, she loves supporting and educating mothers and families during their postpartum journey

Non judgmental, evidence-based, lactation support and education for families in the Tri-Cities area of TN, and Southwest VA

The lactation providers at Milk+Honey have over 15 years of collective experience helping families feed their babies in their homes and in clinically in hospitals.We are passionate about helping you determine goals for you and your growing family. It’s our pleasure to assist every step of the way! Together, our team has 11 children of our own; we have each encountered our own birth and lactation challenges including pre-eclampsia, preterm delivery, NICU admission, cesarean deliveries, formula supplementation, mastitis, painful clogged ducts, low milk supply, nipple trauma, tongue/lip ties, and more. We deeply understand how difficult feeding a baby can be and we prioritize mental health and a parent's goals. We look forward to meeting you and giving you the best support!

I am a pediatric nurse (RN, BSN) and lactation consultant (IBCLC). I've been a nurse for 5 years and have been serving as a lactation counselor for 5+ years prior to gaining my IBCLC credential in 2023. Before becoming a nurse, I studied maternal and infant nutrition. I am also a mother of two, so I have been in your shoes trying to navigate new motherhood and feeding. I hope to serve as a valuable resource to my clients and provide you with the most up-to-date, evidence-based information possible. I want you to have all the facts and be empowered to make your own decisions that are best for you and your family.

Hello Everyone, my name is Cyndi Sliger and I am a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a parent to twins there is nothing more special to me than birth and everything that is involved in birth before and after. Birth is a miracle there are no other words to describe it. As your Doula my heart is to help you in every way possible to become a team so your experience is "Angelic. I have many things to offer from teaching birthing ball classes, Post Partum classes, I am also and Esthetician and offer belly facials to help with all that stretching and dry skin that can happen, I make breastmilk jewelry, I bake 100 percent organic lactation goodies as well as placenta encapsulation. I have incorporated all that I love to do which is bake, create and learn into my Doula business. In my other time I spend lots of time with my dogs hiking all the beautiful places in the area, check out all the local festivals, gardening, reading lots of books and spending time with my kids whenever I can, they are grown now so that time is always special when we get to be together.

Freda S. Lynom is a Certified Birth & Postpartum & Transitional/Loss Doula as well as a Licensed Therapist specializing in children and families with over 16 years of experience serving in the roles of: Therapist, Teacher & Educator, Behavior Specialist, Social Worker, Counselor, Mental Health Case Manager, Mentor, Life Coach, Reiki Master and Holistic Healer. Freda’s purpose in life is to guide children and young souls to reach their fullest potential. Her motto in life is, “It takes a village of unconditional love to care for children and prepare them to lead us into a bright future, and that’s what I’m here to do!”

Cayleigh is a wife to Michael and mother to six children. Her passion for birth and all things maternal health began at the young age of fifteen as she began serving her family and friends through childbirth as a Doula. Throughout the years the desire to amplify the voices of mothers grew and Cayleigh's passion was on fire. She has maintained official certification as a Doula for five years and founded Birthing Well Doula Agency in an effort to serve her community in a deeper manner. The heart behind the agency is to mentor other Birth Workers while expanding accessibility to families in and around Tennessee. Her vision is to facilitate ministry to all who wish to acknowledge their calling into motherhood. Cayleigh hopes to one day own a facility that affords parents the opportunity to learn about themselves through pregnancy and cultivates one big family-like community. In her spare time, you will find Cayleigh cozied up in her favorite sweater, with her babies, sipping coffee, and worshipping Jesus.

Hi! I’m Morgan, a holistic doula based in Spring Hill, TN. With a passion for pregnancy, birth and postpartum support, I advocate for women to choose the path that resonates with them, blending traditional midwifery and free birth philosophies. Having personally experienced the enchantment of childbirth twice as a mother, I aspire to guide and empower other moms on their magical journey. At 25, a wife, and a mother of two boys (3 and 6 months), I bring a unique perspective to my practice. Balancing holistic approaches with an understanding of the essential role of western medical intervention, I ensure a supportive and diverse approach to each pregnancy. As a former hairstylist, I’ve transitioned my passion for nurturing to the realm of birth. Outside of doula work, you’ll find me indulging my Scorpio spirit, watercolor painting, enjoying music, and perhaps a bit too passionately savoring my coffee. Let’s embark on your birthing journey together, embracing the magic and empowerment it brings!

Hello! My name is Bailey and I’m 27 years old! I’m a labor doula, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist and lactation support educator! I have a heavy background in OB/GYN work as well as extensive personal and professional NICU experience and knowledge. When I’m not working with the sweetest families and babies you can find me at home on the farm! I have a 5 year old I homeschool and an almost 2 year old!

Hi! I am mom to 10 children, birth activist, doula, and childbirth educator. I work hard to change the birth culture in Nashville by educating doulas, improving birth and baby loss care in the local hospitals, organizing Empower Your Birth conferences, donating peanut balls to 14 area hospitals, changing the TN newborn eye ointment law to be more favorable to parents, and fighting for parents/doulas rights during Covid. I have over 28 years of experience with pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. I run a Christian doula agency that strives to strengthen marriages/ families, educate to empower you, and nurture you to find joy in motherhood during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.