Lactation Consultants that Accept Aetna in Tennessee

Please contact me for expert lactation and breastfeeding support. I conduct prenatal consultations with expectant mothers in their third trimester to discuss feeding objectives and relevant health histories. Follow-up meetings are recommended within the first week postpartum to evaluate latch and milk production, addressing any concerns that arise. My areas of expertise include managing low milk production, tongue and lip tie correction, and prenatal lactation education. I provide personalized services in the comfort of clients' homes within a 1-hour drive from Hartsville, Tennessee, or in my home office.

Chattanooga Lactation Welcome to Chattanooga Lactation, where families receive personalized, evidence-based support for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and all things infant feeding. Our team of experienced IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) provides compassionate lactation support to families throughout Chattanooga, Ooltewah, Cleveland, East Ridge, Hixson, Northshore, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, and surrounding communities. We know feeding a baby doesn’t always go as planned. Whether you’re struggling with latch, painful nursing, low milk supply, slow infant weight gain, pumping, bottle refusal, oral function, breast or nipple pain, or transitioning back to work, you don’t have to figure it out alone. At Chattanooga Lactation, we look beyond the latch. We take time to understand the whole picture and create a feeding plan that works for you, your baby, and your family—whether that means breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, formula feeding, or a combination of methods. Our goal is simple: real support without judgment. We’re here to help you feel confident, informed, and supported throughout your feeding journey. You don’t have to do this alone. ❤️

I am a Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a registered nurse with over 12 years of experience in labor and delivery, postpartum care, and the neonatal intensive care unit located in Chattanooga, TN. The past seven years of my career have been focused on helping mamas feed their little ones as a lactation consultant. Being a mama of two little boys myself, I completely understand how rewarding and challenging motherhood can be! Bringing a new baby home can be overwhelming, but feeding your little one shouldn’t be. I started Mama & Milk to equip parents with the knowledge and support they need to confidently care for their babies. You deserve to enjoy this stage while it lasts, because from a mama to a mama, it’ll be over before you know it. One day soon, those quiet cuddles in your nursery will turn into a toddler screaming “I want a snack!”. Whether it's your first baby or your last, I'm here to support you at any stage of your breastfeeding journey.

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!

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.

When I had my second child and my fair share of breastfeeding struggles, I decided to use my nursing education as a basis for studying to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant after I was inspired by my own favorite IBCLC to help others. I have been certified with IBLCE since 2017 and have personal experience breastfeeding for a total of six years so far! (3.5 years with my first child, 2 years with my second child, and almost fifteen months with our new baby!) After over nine years of caring for the tiniest babies in the Chattanooga, TN area, I decided to found Nourish & Nurture to pursue my dream of being a lactation consultant in an outpatient setting. Breastfeeding comes with both joys and struggles, and I want to be available to mothers as a form of support wherever they are in their breastfeeding journey whether that's with learning the process, troubleshooting, pumping, or weaning.

Hi there! I'm Catherine, a passionate advocate for early childhood development and well-being. With a unique blend of expertise in both lactation consulting and speech pathology, I'm dedicated to supporting families in nurturing their little ones from the very start. As a lactation consultant, I empower mothers and families with evidence-based guidance and compassionate support to establish and maintain successful breastfeeding relationships. I believe in the profound benefits of breastfeeding for both infants and mothers and strive to make this journey as smooth and fulfilling as possible. In my role as a speech pathologist, I specialize in pediatric feeding/swallowing disorders, helping children overcome challenges with mealtimes. By leveraging my knowledge of infant feeding dynamics and oral motor development, I provide holistic support to families, addressing feeding difficulties at the breast, bottle and beyond. My ultimate goal is to foster healthy growth and development in children while equipping parents with the tools and confidence they need to support their child's unique needs. I am committed to making a positive difference in the lives of families every step of the way. Let's embark on this journey together, nurturing happy, thriving little ones and building stronger, more connected families along the way.