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Lactation Services

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We provide inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based care for all types of families!
  • 6 IBCLC Lactation Consultants (3 are Nurse Practitioner/Midwife)
  • Office Consults
  • Home Consults
  • Telehealth Consults
  • Return to Work Classes
  • Breastfeeding Classes (In-home OR Telehealth)
  • Parenting Classes
  • Bambino Brigade (walk & talk support group)

Some insurance plans are accepted, details here

Parents/Families are always welcome to contact us directly.

EMAIL for an appointment. Please include your phone number & address in the message. 
CALL for an appointment 855-905-BABY (2229) x3.  Please include your address in the message.
MAIN HOME-LIKE OFFICE 334 46th Avenue North, Unit A, Nashville, TN37214
ADA ACCESSIBLE OFFICE (by request for full accessibility with Kate only) 3343 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 240, Franklin, TN 37067


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
  • Induced Lactation
  • Relactation (revive milk after weeks or months of weaning)
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!

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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). 

    Please let us know what neighborhood or part of Nashville, i.e. Belle Meade, Crieve Hall, East Nashville, North Nashville, etc.
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