Hi! If you’re here, I bet you’re researching options for lactation care or looking for hands-on support ASAP. This is your soft place to land!
Did you know that lactation care begins in pregnancy and carries all the way through weaning?!
I will guide you with cheerful, inclusive, and reliable support for whatever stage you're in - scroll on down to see all the visit types and appointment location options I have available for you!
Parent-centered lactation care in
and around Nashville, Tennessee
334 46th Avenue North, Unit A
Nashville, Tennessee 37209
Depending on your visit needs, I have office, in-home, and virtual scheduling options. Your office visits with me are in a cozy space in an historic building in the Sylvan Park neighborhood, on the
west side of Nashville.
Virtual
Nashville Office
Ideal for everyone; but especially if you are a first-time mom or have history of:
Or if you currently have:
- Low milk production
- Breast surgery
- PCOS
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disease
Or if you currently have:
- A planned cesarean
- A planned induction
- A multiples birth
- Gestational hypertension
- Gestational diabetes
Are you pregnant and landed here because you want to schedule a prenatal lactation appointment or find details about breastfeeding education? Amazing! Pregnancy is the perfect time to consider your breastfeeding goals and learn about what to expect.
Prenatal Lactation Consultation
Virtual
In-Home
Nashville Office
You want to schedule a consultation if you have postpartum feeding concerns, like:
- Latch difficulties
- Slow weight gain
- Low milk production
- Overproduction
- Infant digestion concerns
- Tongue and lip tie
- Bottle introduction
- Bottle refusal
Maybe it’s 2 am and you’re worried about milk production for your newborn; or that sweet baby isn’t latching well and you’ve got engorgement; or your 2-month old is gaining weight too slowly and you’re thinking about it nonstop — these are all common experiences and there are many paths to success! I can help you make a plan and define or re-define your goals. You need an expert to guide you, and I’m your gal. Fill out my quick inquiry form right now, day or night, and know that calm, reliable support is just around the corner.
Postpartum Feeding Concerns
Schedule a pumping + bottle introduction visit at 3-4 weeks postpartum if you don't need pumping or bottles earlier than that.
*If you plan to exclusively pump, schedule a prenatal or early postpartum visit to learn about pumping and bottles.
*If you plan to exclusively pump, schedule a prenatal or early postpartum visit to learn about pumping and bottles.
Many moms who breastfeed also want to add the flexibility of pumping and bottle feeding, whether or not they plan to return to work. Maybe you WANT to pump some, maybe you NEED to pump a lot - either way, we can schedule a consult to help you assemble your pump, teach you how to use it, measure for the best flange fit, pump for the first time together, and practice bottle feeding techniques with the milk you just pumped! This can be a really rewarding visit or two, and is a sweet way for partners and other family caregivers to support you in feeding your baby.
Milestones: Pumping + Bottle Intro
Virtual
In-Home
Nashville Office
Return to Work preparation begins during pregnancy. Know what pumping accommodations you should have at your place of work here LINK
Plan your Return to Work appointment:
Everyone should intro bottles and pumping by 3-4 weeks old;
Mat Leave 6 weeks: Return to work visit at 4 weeks postpartum.
Mat leave 12 weeks: Return to work visit at 9-10 weeks postpartum.
Plan your Return to Work appointment:
Everyone should intro bottles and pumping by 3-4 weeks old;
Mat Leave 6 weeks: Return to work visit at 4 weeks postpartum.
Mat leave 12 weeks: Return to work visit at 9-10 weeks postpartum.
Are you a mom who is returning to work after maternity leave and wondering how you can keep up milk production while working full time? These are some of my favorite consultation visits. You might feel overwhelmed or nervous or excited all at once - that is normal and good! We will talk through your pumping accommodations, how to prepare and store milk, tips from other working moms about how to streamline your routines, additional supplies you could use like a wearable pump or milk cooler, and lots more. You can schedule a one-on-one appointment with me, buy my Working Mom’s Playbook to guide yourself through the process, or even better: do both!
Milestones: Return to Work
Virtual
Nashville Office
Many babies are ready to begin trying foods after 6 months of age. Learn signs of readiness here LINK
Plan your solid foods intro visit for around 5 months postpartum.
Plan your solid foods intro visit for around 5 months postpartum.
Lactation care isn’t just for prenatal or new moms, and we can help with more than just problems! Schedule an in-office appointment in Nashville or a virtual consult to develop a solid foods plan before the 6 month milestone arrives. Solid foods are SO much fun! There’s a ton of information out on the internet, but it can be confusing and hard to gather from so many resources. I’ve read and watched it all and helped many families explore feeding options over the past 14 years - let’s meet up to make a plan that works for your unique family.
Milestones: Solid Foods Intro
Virtual
Nashville Office
Weaning timelines are as unique as your baby is!
You can schedule a weaning appointment at any interval.
You can schedule a weaning appointment at any interval.
Weaning is one of my favorite things - it’s such a special milestone for you and baby, whether it’s earlier than you wanted or much longer than your original goal. At my Nashville office or in a virtual consultation I will help you write out a gentle weaning plan that is kind to your breasts, your baby, and your tender emotions. We will find the best way for you to approach weaning based on your needs and will discuss comfort measures to protect your breast health while you wind down lactation.
Milestones: Weaning
Virtual
Nashville Office
Pricing + Insurance
- Home visits covered by insurance have a $60 travel fee per visit.
- In-network with most major commercial plans, including BCBS, Anthem, UHC (mom only), UMR (mom only), Aetna, and Meritain.
- Insurance is billed via MilkGuide Lactation.
- Most plans include lactation as preventive care and cover visits at 100% for both mom and baby (not including home visit travel fee).
- Exception: UHC and UMR offer lactation coverage for mom only; a baby on the same plan as mom is self pay at $150 per home visit, $100 for office.
- Some plans have visit limits.
- Not in network with Cigna or any Medicaid plans.
Insurance
Give the gift of lactation support!
Send me a message to set up a gift consultation for your friend or family member.
Gifting
Self Pay
- Office visits: $200 per appointment
- Virtual visits: $200 per appointment
- Home visits: $300 per appointment
