Bio

I have been a Lactation Consultant since 2014 and have worked as a Registered Nurse with moms and babies for 13 years. My work experience includes being a nurse in the NICU, Postpartum, and the last 6 years as a hospital Lactation Specialist.

In March 2020, I was furloughed from Erlanger East hospital due to pandemic cuts. Few weeks before I was furloughed, I officially became the owner of Chattanooga Lactation, LLC. God new the desires of my heart and so thankful my husband 100% supported me in this transition.

My passion for lactation started before my kids where born. I would have patients tell me frequently in the hospital that I had a skill with helping babies latch and was so patient. They would joke with me saying, “ Can we take you home with us?” That is when the idea of starting a in-home lactation practice started.

I have two kids that where born in 2011 and 2014 and my dream of becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant finally become true in 2014, But it took a journey to make me the International Board Certified Lactation consultant (IBCLC) I am today.

I was able to breastfeed/combo feed with my first for 16 months and 2.5 years with my second child. I did not find lactation support and had to research on my own. I experienced postpartum depression, cracked and bleeding nipples, low milk supply, failure to thrive with both my babies, slow weight gains, clogged ducts, thrush for 3 months, tongue and lip ties, both kids had MSPI (milk,soy, protein intolerance), elimination diets, reflux, colic, my daughter was born with facial paralysis and latching issues, and nursing strikes.

I can truly say that I understand what my clients are going through. I am patient, compassionate, good at listening to your concerns and needs. I meet you where you are at on your feeding journey with no judgments. We work together to create a plan and I stay by your side until we meet your goals.

I provide you with expert evidence-based information as a healthcare professional specializing in clinical management of breastfeeding. I specialize in tongue and lip ties (TOTs), oral habilitation, breast and nipple pain, low supply and much more. I have created a collaborative team of specialist for resources for my families to get you the best care outside of my scope of practice. The saying, “It takes a village” is sometimes needed with complex feeding cases.

I would love to be a part of your breastfeeding journey and look forward to getting to know you more. I know it’s hard to reach out for help but I am here for you. It’s the best investment you will make for you and your baby’s health. I am currently providing in-home, office by appointment only, and Telehealth. PHONE AND EMAIL FOLLOW UP IS INCLUDED FREE OF CHARGE | PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE. ONE OR MORE FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT MAY BE NECESSARY TO RESOLVE ISSUES. SUPERBILLS WILL BE PROVIDED TO SUBMIT TO INSURANCE FOR REIMBURSEMENT.* ACCEPT SOME INSURANCE PLANS.

Location

5879 Crooked Creek Drive, Ooltewah, TN, USA

Insurance

Yes

HSA/FSA

Yes

Home visits

Yes

Lactation Expertise

Breast augmentation or reduction

Infants with anatomical challenges

Multiples

Inverted and flat nipples

Latch issues

Low milk supply

Oversupply

Preemies

Relactation

Returning to work

Tongue tie