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Ashley Lucas Lactation Consultant-Chattanooga, TN

Ooltewah, Tennessee 18 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Ashley Lucas Lactation Consultant-Chattanooga, TN

NPI verified Accepts insurance

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. ❤️

Recent review

Ashley was amazing with me and my little after a tongue and lip tie revision at 5 months!! Highly recommend!

- Elizabeth G.

Brianne Taggart

Kaysville, Utah 14 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Brianne Taggart

Accepts insurance

At Breezy Babies, we believe that feeding your baby should feel empowering, not overwhelming. Our team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) brings years of expertise and a deep passion for supporting families through every stage of feeding — from those first newborn days to returning to work and beyond. We provide in-home and telehealth consultations, so you can get personalized, evidence-based guidance right where you feel most comfortable. Whether you’re navigating latching challenges, pumping schedules, milk supply concerns, or simply want reassurance that you’re on the right track, we’re here to help you meet your goals with confidence. We believe in meeting families where they are, offering compassionate, judgment-free care, and equipping you with the tools you need to make informed decisions. Every family’s journey is unique, so we take the time to listen, understand your priorities, and create a plan that works for you and your baby. With Breezy Babies, you get more than expert lactation care — you get a trusted partner in your feeding journey, helping you and your baby thrive.

Recent review

Bri is a phenomenal lactation consultant and leader in the field. I’m grateful to be part of the amazing Breezy Babies team. It’s truly the best one I’ve ever worked with. Our team is made up of dedicated, compassionate professionals who go above and beyond to support families with the highest level of care. We strive to ensure every family feels supported, encouraged, and confident in their feeding journey.

- Holly H.

CHAYA LIGHTEN

Edison, New Jersey 22 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

CHAYA LIGHTEN

Accepts insurance

From the start of my career as a Physician Assistant, I was drawn to pediatrics and the mother-baby dyad. My PA journey kicked off on the pediatric ward at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, NY, where I was completely captivated by caring for children and families. Then, life brought me to Central NJ, where I had the opportunity to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, caring for some of the tiniest, most vulnerable patients. I became a board-certified lactation consultant and was thrilled to offer lactation consultations and make a real difference for new parents and babies. Bringing together my neonatal and pediatric medical experience with lactation and breastfeeding medicine has been incredibly rewarding! I’m proud to be board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. But I didn’t stop there—I went on to get a Master's in Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland, and I’ve continued to push myself to learn and grow in every way possible. I’ve trained in advanced bodywork techniques, including craniosacral therapy (CST) through the Upledger Institute and the Barnes Myofascial Release method. I’ve also attended the Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad course three times! Continuing education is a constant for me because I believe there’s always more to learn when it comes to helping families. I have 2 locations, in Edison and Brick, NJ and have focused on creating a collaborative practice which includes other specialists as well. Whether it’s kayaking, biking, or tending to our organic and medicinal garden, my family and I like finding new ways to stay active and connected with nature.

Recent review

Continuation..... Easy way of communicating post appointment , thereby making the postpartum time very relaxing, and helpful.....

- Chana F.

Amanda Gilman

Tilton, New Hampshire 12 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Amanda Gilman

Accepts insurance

Hi, I’m Amanda! Mama of 2 boys, Registered Nurse, Childbirth Educator, IBCLC and Sleep Consultant! I have over 10 years experience in Maternal Child Health, including labor and delivery, postpartum support, and pediatric care. My own personal struggles of entering into motherhood brought my attention to the gaps in the current system as well as the lack of support for mamas and new families which propelled me to share my expertise out in the community. I am committed to providing evidence based information and judgement free support. If you are looking for someone to come alongside you, encourage you, and be a part of your team during this transition, I would be honored to support you!

Recent review

Amanda saved my breastfeeding journey with both of my children! My first born had an awful latch, causing me so much pain. She helped guide me through options to save my breastfeeding journey and I was able to breastfeed him for 2.5 years. My second born had similar issues as my first, and with Amanda’s help again, we’ve still been able to breastfeed for 19 months. I didn’t sleep train with my first and honestly thought it was not for us, but having a child who hadn’t slept any longer than 3-4 hours in a year, I needed help and was desperate! Her sleep knowledge completely changed my view and gave me hope! She helped get us into a much better sleep routine and I’m happy to say that sleep is 100% better for my child and myself! I recommend her to everyone who needs mama support. I am so thankful for her!

- Cassie H.

Lauren Wist

Severn, Maryland 17 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Lauren Wist

Responds within a day Accepts insurance

Hello! I'm Lauren the founder of Lactation with Lauren. I am a RN since 2009 at a large birthing hospital in Maryland and an IBCLC for the last 8 years and counting. I love that each family I work with has their own story and their own journey. I am honored to be part of each situation as we find the next right thing and reach personalized goals. When I am not using my IBCLC skills I love to spend time with my husband, 3 school aged kids, and standard poodle. We enjoy visiting extended family members spread out along the East Coast, hiking in Patapsco State Park and traveling by airplane to new places when we have extra time together.

Recent review

I had a great experience working with Lauren! I reached out after being unsure how to completely wean the rest of my milk supply. My son was mostly weaned and only breastfeeding for a few minutes at a time, about twice a day. I was pumping to fully drain, but was confused on how to stop producing milk without getting mastitis. Then came Lauren! Not only was she very helpful and gave me confidence in being able to fully stop producing, but she was empathetic and so kind towards me in this special time of life. I immediately began implementing the steps to stop producing milk and I completely dried up in about a week, comfortably and confidently! Lauren also provided help with how to soothe my son through this change, which was greatly appreciated! Huge thanks to Lauren on helping me transition to a new stage of motherhood!

- Sami C.

Kirsten Halstead

Littleton, Colorado 39 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Kirsten Halstead

Accepts insurance

Hello everyone! My Name is Kirsten Halstead. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with more than 25 years of lactation support experience, and a Registered Nurse with over 35 years of experience in maternal child nursing, I can provide you with the care and support to help you meet your feeding goals. I understand the importance of providing support for parents as they navigate the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it! Human milk is the best nutrition for baby humans, as it is specifically tailored to their needs. Breastfeeding is also a learned skill that is traditionally passed down through families. In the past, all babies were breastfed and new parents had the support of their own family members to guide them through the process. Today, many parents may not live close to their extended families, and the availability of formula has led to a decline in breastfeeding knowledge and rates. It's important to remember that breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful thing, and with the right support and resources, most parents can learn to breastfeed successfully.

Recent review

Kirsten is amazing!! I have an oversupply of breast milk and she helped me create a plan that works for both me and my little one. She was able to meet me at my house which was great and I felt comfortable with her right away. I highly recommend!

- Alexandra T.

Maria Mkhikian

Fuquay Varina, North Carolina 12 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Maria Mkhikian

Accepts insurance

Hello everyone, my name is Maria and I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over ten years of experience supporting families through every stage of their feeding journey. My approach is rooted in patience, respect, and a no pressure philosophy, because I believe care should feel empowering, never overwhelming. I’ve worked across virtual, bedside, and outpatient settings, and I’ve had the privilege of teaching RNs and MDs about lactation support in hospital environments. I also lead community outreach efforts, including prenatal breastfeeding classes that center warmth, clarity, and cultural sensitivity. Currently, I’m accepting new clients and proudly partnering with Wildflower and The Lactation Network to expand access to compassionate, evidence-based care. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, I’m here to support you with calm, judgment-free guidance tailored to your needs.

Recent review

We had such a wonderful experience with our lactation consultant. From the moment she walked in, she brought a sense of calm, understanding, and support that we desperately needed. She took the time to really listen, explain everything clearly, and guide us without any judgment. Her expertise was evident, but what meant the most was how validated and understood she made us feel throughout the entire process. We are so grateful for her care and would highly recommend her to any family needing lactation support.

- Amaya M.

Farron Yarbrough

Wetumpka, Alabama 19 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Farron Yarbrough

Accepts insurance

Babies have always been my passion! Like Tisha said, I always knew my career would be working with babies. I applied to nursing school knowing I was going to work in OB and that's exactly what I did. After having my first child in 2014 I realized the need for more lactation consultants. I struggled a lot with him and had no one to turn to for answers, so I began doing my own research. I was determined to make this work. And that is how my lactation career started! I started my lactation training not even knowing if I would be able to get a job doing what I had become so passionate about. My family and I made some life changes and everything fell right into place. Tisha and I always casually talked about starting a business but never in my wildest dreams did I think it would actually happen. But here we are! I absolutely love my job and could talk about breastfeeding all day long. I strive to do everything I can to help each mom meet their personal breastfeeding goals. I am very passionate about tongue ties and food allergies in breastfeeding since I personally experienced that with my 2 nursing journeys. Breastfeeding does not come naturally for everyone and it definitely isn't as easy as some think. That's why I have made it my life mission to educate every mom and give them all the tools and support needed to be successful!

Recent review

Farron has been so helpful and is always available when I need her whether that be through text or over the phone. She has been so supportive and encouraging through this new journey and I’m thankful for her insight and help!

- Janie G.

Natalie Price Cole

Corrales, New Mexico 16 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Natalie Price Cole

Accepts insurance

Hi I'm Natalie. I am so glad that you're here! I am a board certified lactation consultant and mother of two. My passion is helping families feed their babies and navigate the journey into motherhood. My approach is simple, I meet families where they are at and then I help them grow their vision to meet their feeding goals. Each family is unique and I take care to honor their choices and paths to success. Success looks different for everyone. To me success is achieving a goal, even if it changes along the way, and overcoming challenges and obstacles that might come up. I look forward to working with new families and babies everyday and hope to see you soon!

Recent review

working with Natalie from newborn to over one year has been absolutely invaluable in supporting both me and my baby through the journey of breastfeeding. In those first few days after birth I was at my wits end and in so much pain. She helped me with latch techniques, ensuring my baby was feeding effectively, and addressed any initial challenges like nipple pain, burping and even went over my pump parts to ensure it fit my breast properly. She also educated me on recognizing my baby's feeding cues and offered many solutions for managing issues with my milk production and ensuring my baby was gaining weight. As my baby grew, the consultants continued to guide me through feeding schedules, my transition to working full time and being away from my baby, milk storage, and challenges like teething and growth spurts that sometimes disrupted feeding. She also supported me in transitioning to solid foods when we felt ready and educated me on choking and signs to look for and showing me how to balance breastfeeding with introducing new foods. Throughout the year, her emotional support and expert advice gave me the knowledge and confidence to meet my breastfeeding goals even when I felt this journey was near impossible due to my lack of supply.

- Robin P.

Sarah Oriolo

Littleton, Colorado 18 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Sarah Oriolo

Accepts insurance

Like the Juniper tree, resilient, adaptable and evergreen, your feeding journey deserves steady, natural support. At Juniper Lactation, a highly skilled, board-certified lactation specialist is here to help families find confidence and calm through personalized lactation care. Sarah has 17 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist and is certified by the American Speech-Hearing Association, licensed in the state of Colorado and an internationally board-certified lactation specialist with specific training in complex infant feeding and tethered oral tissues. Sarah also experienced a difficult feeding journey as a mother with her own son’s tethered oral tissues.

Recent review

Our daughter was a NICU baby with a complicated history who came home on a feeding tube. I had always planned on breastfeeding her, but once we were home, it felt like the problems kept piling up (oral aversion, thrush, tongue tie, severe reflux, and more), and that goal began to seem out of reach. Despite my own training as an IBCLC, I was anxious and overwhelmed, and my main objective shifted to getting her off the feeding tube by whatever means necessary. We were incredibly fortunate to find Sarah in the thick of it all. She has extensive experience with medically complex infants and with both breast and bottle feeding. She was confident she could help us, and her support never wavered. Step by step, we peeled back the layers of why feeding our baby was so complicated, and we slowly began to make progress. One day, our daughter woke up and began taking full bottles, almost out of the blue. We were overjoyed and in disbelief. What followed felt truly miraculous. About 12 hours after her first full bottle in two months, she breastfed like she had been doing it all her life. From that moment on, she was exclusively breastfed, and we never looked back. When I returned to work a few months later, she had no trouble taking a bottle, and she continues to breastfeed at 16 months old. I truly believe that without Sarah’s expertise, our daughter would have required a long-term feeding tube and breastfeeding would never have been attainable. We will always be grateful for her support during one of the hardest times of our lives.

- Caty R.

Liz Weisenfluh

Springfield, Oregon 4 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Liz Weisenfluh

Responds within a day Accepts insurance

Hello, my name is Liz Weisenfluh, and I’m a board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and certified birth and postpartum doula (THW Doula) living in Springfield, OR. I provide in-home support to families in Lane and surrounding counties with a care philosophy that blends evidence-based practice with respect for time-tested traditions of care from around the world. Let’s connect and see if I might be the right addition to your support team.

Recent review

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Liz! She was our night doula and was with us for the first eight weeks of our daughter’s life and made those early newborn weeks so much easier, calmer, and more enjoyable. As first-time parents, handing over our four-day-old baby was incredibly emotional, but Liz immediately made us feel completely at ease. Our daughter loved her from the start and was always so calm and content with her. She had an incredible ability to soothe her, and we quickly felt completely comfortable knowing our baby was in such loving, capable hands. She became part of our family, and we genuinely looked forward to the nights she came. She was warm, dependable, quiet as a mouse, and always went the extra mile—tidying up, washing bottles, and having everything clean and ready for us in the morning. Having her expertise as a lactation consultant was also invaluable. While I was waiting for my milk supply to come in and figuring out how to build my supply, she answered countless questions and gave me so much reassurance and confidence. Liz made our first eight weeks as new parents infinitely easier, and we feel incredibly lucky she was part of such a special time in our lives. Any family would be so fortunate to have her, and we would recommend her in a heartbeat!

- Sara Sutyak

Mandisa L-Bert Kaalima

Akron, Ohio 9 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Mandisa L-Bert Kaalima

NPI verified Accepts insurance

Hello, I’m Mandisa L’Bert-Kaalima, RN-BSN, IBCLC, proudly serving families in Summit County. I bring over 14 years of experience in healthcare, having worked in local hospitals throughout Akron and most recently within a Community-Based Organization. These experiences have given me valuable insight into the challenges and barriers many mothers face when working toward their breastfeeding and infant feeding goals. For more than 8 years, I have supported mothers on their breastfeeding journeys—beginning as a NICU staff nurse and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, and later as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). My IBCLC work has spanned postpartum, labor and delivery, special care nurseries, and now the community setting. As a mother of three who experienced my own breastfeeding challenges, I understand firsthand how difficult this journey can be—especially without education and support. At Nurtured by Mandisa, we offer a range of services designed to meet families where they are, including prenatal education, interactive breastfeeding workshops, private in-home visits, virtual consultations, monthly support groups, and personalized one-on-one sessions. My goal is to support you with compassion and encouragement, helping you meet your infant feeding goals while celebrating every milestone in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Recent review

There are truly not enough words to express how grateful I am for Mandisa. She has been an amazing lactation specialist and an incredible source of support throughout my entire breastfeeding journey. From the moment my son was born until now, at 24 months old, she has been there every step of the way. Her kindness, patience, and expertise gave me the confidence to continue breastfeeding, even when I faced challenges. She always took the time to answer my questions, offer encouragement, and remind me that I was doing a great job. I never felt alone because I knew I had someone who genuinely cared about both me and my son. Breastfeeding for two years is a milestone I am incredibly proud of, and I honestly don’t believe I would have reached it without Mandisa’s unwavering support. She empowered me, celebrated every success with me, and helped me overcome every obstacle with compassion and understanding. Mandisa is more than a lactation specialist—she is an advocate, an encourager, and a blessing to every family she works with. I will always be thankful for the positive impact she had on our lives, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to any mother looking for exceptional breastfeeding support.

- Angela Campbell

The Latchlink Lactation

Chicago, Illinois 8 years of experience

5.0 (1 review)

The Latchlink Lactation Popular: among the most-viewed lactation consultants in Illinois, last 60 days

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The Latch Link was founded to give mothers access to skilled, personalized lactation care that goes far beyond basic breastfeeding support. After experiencing firsthand how difficult it can be to find high-quality guidance, the practice was created with one goal in mind: to make expert, compassionate lactation care easy to access for every family. Today, The Latch Link is a nationwide virtual lactation practice providing evidence-based breastfeeding and infant-feeding support from highly trained consultants. The team combines clinical expertise with a whole-mother approach, focusing on both feeding and the emotional and physical realities of new motherhood. All visits are conducted via secure telehealth and are typically covered 100% by major insurance plans, allowing families to meet with their consultant from the comfort of home with no added stress. From pregnancy through weaning, The Latch Link supports parents with everything from latch and milk supply to pumping, bottle feeding, oral function concerns, and more. The mission is simple: to give every mother the clarity, confidence, and support she deserves — no judgment, no confusion, just truly skilled care.

Recent review

I worked with Amber several time when nursing my twins. She was extremely sweet and made me feel like I was talking to a good friend. She was very knowledgeable but also extremely approachable, very different than the hospital IBCLC. She really helped me feel like I was doing well as a mother and her care and support helped me be able to exclusively breastfeeding my twins for the first 10 months of their lives.

- Dawna E.

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