Why families choose East Tennessee Lactation for breastfeeding support
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We have been serving families throughout East Tennessee for more than a decade, including Athens, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Sevierville, and more! (see our full travel area here)
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We are staffed by IBCLCs with 10+ years experience.
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We schedule appointments quickly and with moms and babies in mind, often spending 90 minutes together during our feeding consults.
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We are experts in oral function, including navigating tongue, lip, and buccal ties.
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Our IBCLCs are specialized in pumping support and flange fittings.
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We have a targeted approach for low supply that fully considers the mother's mind and body, and we develop feeding plans that work.
Breastfeeding Support
The IBCLCs with East Tennessee Lactation can support you in a variety of ways when it comes to breastfeeding or bottle-feeding your baby. To learn more, check out our services below or reach out to us anytime!
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FAQ
Have questions before you book? Take a look around, or you can text/call us anytime!
How do I schedule?
You can book here online anytime, or you can call/text us directly if you have questions.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes! We may be able to run your visit through insurance. You can see our complete list of plans and read more about insurance coverage here.
My insurance plan is not listed - what is the cost for care?
We have different options to get lactation support to you as quickly as possible, including telehealth, office, and in-home appointments. You can see our full fee structure here.
I am no longer breastfeeding. Can you still help me and my baby?
Yes! We help with anything related to feeding your baby, including relactation or induced lactation (if desired) AND bottle-feeding. We see many babies who are bottle-feeding for issues like colic, gas, ties, and more.
What kind of feeding issues can you help me with?
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your health and breastfeeding history and how it may impact the way you want to feed your baby.
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prenatal breastfeeding education.
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initiating breastfeeding and positioning.
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painful latch.
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flange fit and pumping.
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newborn feeding cues and care.
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breastfeeding multiples.
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tongue, lip, and buccal ties.
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low supply and oversupply.
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weight gain issues and failure to thrive.
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babies with sensitivities and allergies
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addressing colic and reflux
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bottle-refusal
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working and pumping
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solids introduction
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weaning
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and absolutely everything in between!
Service areas
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If you live in East Tennessee, chances are, we can see you! (and we offer telehealth everywhere)
Athens and surrounding areas
Meet our IBCLCs who serve you, right where you are! Including our Athens, Tennessee lactation office, we also serve families within about an hour, including the following locations:
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Athens
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Benton
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Cleveland
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Dayton
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Decatur
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Loudon
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Madisonville
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Sweetwater
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Tellico
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Vonore
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and more!
Chattanooga and surrounding areas
We currently have two IBCLCs and a CBS serving the Chattanooga area with in-home and telehealth lactation consults. This includes:
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Chattanooga
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Cleveland
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Collegedale
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East Ridge
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Hixon
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McDonald
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Ooltewah
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Red Bank
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Soddy-Daisy
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and more!
Knoxville and surrounding areas
We have two IBCLCs ready to serve you for in-home and telehealth lactation consults in and around Knoxville, including:
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Alcoa
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Clinton
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Farragut
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Harriman
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Knoxville
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Lenoir City
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Maryville
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Oak Ridge
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Powell
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and more!
Sevierville and surrounding areas
Get breastfeeding support now in Sevierville and surrounding areas! We can schedule in-home and telehealth lactation consults anytime in:
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Dandridge
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Gatlinburg
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Kodak
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Morristown
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Pigeon Forge
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Sevierville
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Seymour
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and more!
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