Lactation Services

Providing lactation and breastfeeding expertise outside of the hospital in Middle Tennessee. 
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Breastfeeding & Lactation Services
  • 3 Lactation Consultants, 2 are Nurse Practitioners 
  • Office Consults (at our Nashville office inside Sprocket Therapy Solutions)
  • Home Consults (most Middle TN counties)
  • Work It Out, Mama! class for mamas returning to work
  • Breastfeeding Comprehensive Class, with/without prenatal consult (see tab)
  • Lending Library of books, CDs, and DVDs for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and more!
 
  • Patients are always welcome to call us themselves.
  • EMAIL for an appointment lactation@nashvillebirthandbabies.com
  • CALL for an appointment 855-905-BABY (2229). Please tell your location in your message.


Reasons to see a lactation consultant BEFORE baby is born (30-36 weeks is ideal)
  • History of breastfeeding problems with another baby
  • History of fertility problems (this pregnancy or past)
  • Breasts haven’t grown in pregnancy
  • Breasts are uneven in size or shape
  • Breasts not “typical” rounded shape- regardless of size
  • Previous breast or chest surgery (breast implants, breast reduction, nipple piercings)
  • History of eating disorder, anxiety and/or depression
  • History of late-onset of first period (14 years and older)
  • Flat or Inverted Nipples
  • Previous poor breastfeeding experience
  • Adoptive Lactation
Reasons to see a lactation consultant AFTER baby is born
  • Painful breastfeeding (or between feeding sessions)
  • Damaged Nipple Skin (bleeding, bruised, blistered, cracked, chapped, etc)
  • Baby "pops off" easily or frequently
  • Baby nurses for long periods (ex 45 minutes or more)
  • Baby seems hungry after feeding for a while
  • Weight Loss in baby
  • Slow weight gain
  • Baby has Reflux, Irritability, Gassiness
  • Baby has pooping issues that concern you (green, frothy, delayed, etc)
  • Mom just wants reassurance and more information
  • Mom is concerned about having "too much" milk or forceful letdown
  • Mom has questions about herbs or medications (for breastfeeding or other circumstances)
  • Twins or more!

Questions?

    Please read through all lactation services pages.  If you have further questions, you can contact our Lactation Support Team or call 855-905-BABY (2229).