Chattanooga Lactation

10/31/2025

Just your friendly neighborhood milk fairy 🧚‍♀️
Making sure the milk flows and the magic grows. 💕✨

At Chattanooga Lactation, we know that breastfeeding isn’t always easy — but with the right support (and maybe a little fairy dust), it can feel magical again. 💫

(permission to share by mom)

10/21/2025

Enjoyed attending the ribbon cutting ceremony for Diana Health's new launch with Dr. Rowland and his team of midwives. Ladies, consider Diana Health, where their objective aligns with ours: identifying the root cause. From OBGYN to menopause, their team is dedicated to supporting you!

10/12/2025

We are here for you ♥️ we partner with Milk Guide for insurance coverage.

More than 98% of Chattanooga Lactation clients pay nothing out-of-pocket thanks to insurance coverage. We'll check your benefits for you for free.r

You are not failing your baby.

Read that again. Because we know you need to hear it.

Everyone else's baby seems to latch perfectly, sleep through the night, and gain weight like a champ. Meanwhile you're over here googling "is breastfeeding supposed to hurt this much" at 3am.

The truth? So many parents are right there with you:

💔 Crying through painful feeds and wondering if something's wrong
💔 Obsessing over every ounce and every diaper
💔 Feeling like you're the only one who can't figure this out

Here's what nobody posts on Instagram: breastfeeding is HARD. Like, really hard. For a lot of us.

That peaceful, glowing, natural feeding experience? That's not everyone's reality — and that's okay.

You're not broken. Your baby isn't broken. Sometimes you just need someone in your corner who actually gets it. ✨

And we do. Many people on our team became lactation consultants after struggling with breastfeeding and getting support that changed everything for them.

That's why we're so passionate about supporting new parents.

Showing up every day, even when it's hard, even when you're exhausted, even when you're not sure you can do this anymore is makes you an incredible parent.

You don't have to do this alone.

Milk Guide accepts insurance — and more than 90% of our families have no out-of-pocket costs. DM us or visit www.milkguide.com for a free benefits check and to schedule your appointment.

We're here for you. 💗

09/06/2025

Busy working moms can still maintain breastfeeding. Thanks Lauren Alaina for normalizing breastfeeding!

09/06/2025

08/29/2025

Baby just won’t latch? 👶 You’re not alone! A shallow latch can cause pain and make feeding less effective. Sometimes, even when you’re doing everything right, baby may still need extra help.
✨ Try different positions
✨ Watch for a deep latch
✨ Reach out to a lactation consultant for support
You don’t have to figure it out alone—help is just a call away.

08/26/2025

🌿 Meet the 'A’ Team at Chattanooga Lactation! 🌿

✨ Ashley – Founder, RN, IBCLC
With 17 years of experience in postpartum, NICU, and lactation care, Ashley brings a holistic, evidence-based approach to breastfeeding support. As a CLC and IBCLC with 11 years in lactation, she focuses on finding root causes—not just treating symptoms. Her specialties include low milk supply, bottle refusals, fl**ge fitting, and pre/post-frenotomy support (tongue tie & oral function). Ashley’s goal is to truly listen and create care plans tailored to each family’s unique needs.

✨ Autumn – IBCLC
A proud IBCLC with 5 years of experience, Autumn’s journey began with her own breastfeeding struggles, which gave her both deep empathy and a passion for helping others. She supports families through latch challenges, supply concerns, tongue tie support and reassurance when things feel hard. Autumn also feels called to support the mental and emotional side of lactation, knowing how closely feeding and mental health are connected. Her heart is in walking alongside parents so they feel confident and supported every step of the way.

✨ Audrey – RN, IBCLC
With 10 years as an RN and 8 years in postpartum care, Audrey brings both expertise and compassion to her role as an IBCLC. Inspired by the amazing lactation support she received while nursing her first child, and having navigated breastfeeding with all three of her own children, she understands the challenges families face firsthand. Audrey is dedicated to helping parents feel confident whether they’re just starting out or facing new hurdles later on.

💛 At Chattanooga Lactation, our team is here to listen, support, and empower you through every stage of your feeding journey.

07/10/2025

🤱🏼✨ BIG NEWS + IMPORTANT INFO for Breastfeeding Families! ✨🍼

🚫 As many of you know, The Lactation Network (TLN)recently ended their out-of-network coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) — leaving many families with fewer options for covered lactation care.

💔 This change has affected so many amazing local lactation consultants who are STILL providing exceptional care and offering superbills for possible reimbursement. Unfortunately, the real issue is bigger than any one provider…

📣 Here’s what you need to know:

🔹 BCBS & Anthem are NOT allowing most IBCLCs to become in-network — even when we meet their own credentialing standards.
🔹 Many families are told lactation services are covered at 100%, yet when they call their plan… ❌ “No one is in-network near you.”
🔹 This is a widespread access issue — and families NEED to speak up.

☎️ Here’s what you can do:
📞 Call the member services number on your BCBS/Anthem card and say:
👉 “I need in-network access to an IBCLC for lactation support. My plan says it’s covered, but there are no providers near me. Please escalate this.”

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💛 The Good News? We’ve got you covered!

🎉 Chattanooga Lactation is NOW able to accept:
✅ Blue Cross Blue Shield
✅ Anthem
✅ United Healthcare
✅ UMR
✅ Cigna
✅ Meritain
✅ …and many others through our partnership with Milk Guide!

📍 We’re here for you with in-home & office visits in the Chattanooga & North Georgia areas.

🔗 Check your insurance coverage today:
🧾 https://milkguidelactation.practicebetter.io/ #/686b302d323959045b1cdcc6/forms?f=612520d539803312a0ff3aa4

🙌 Let’s work together to make sure every family has access to quality breastfeeding support. PLEASE SHARE 💗

07/04/2025

🍼 BOTTLE REFUSAL? I've got you!

If you’ve tried all the bottles, all the formulas, every temperature, and everything Google has to offer… you are NOT alone.

✨ Here's what one mom had to say after working with Ashley at Chattanooga Lactation:

"I saw Ashley two weeks ago after trying everything I knew to get my EBF baby to take a bottle. (6 formulas, 7 bottles, SNS feeding, different temps… anything Google told me, I tried it.) Her methods seemed silly—but they WORK. Two weeks later my baby is able to drink from bottles. I couldn’t recommend her more!"

Ashley Lucas, RN, IBCLC, gets it—because she’s been there.
💬 “My own daughter wouldn’t take a bottle, and I had to leave my job because of it. It became my mission to figure this out—for myself and for other families.”

With education, experience, and her own creative flair, Ashley has crafted bottle refusal techniques that help babies trust the bottle—without pressure.

06/08/2025

✨ Working on oral reflexes can be fun — just ask this sweet baby girl! 💕 Look at that big smile during oral play time. These early reflexes are the foundation for comfortable and effective breastfeeding.

At Chattanooga Lactation, we go beyond latch and position. As IBCLCs trained in advanced support, we assess reflexes, muscle tone, and coordination to support the whole feeding experience. We take our time, follow your baby’s cues, and build a care plan that fits your family’s needs — whether baby is a few days or a few months old.

📍 Come see us in the office or book a visit in the comfort of your own home. We’d love to be part of your feeding journey!

📅 Book now at chattanoogalactation.com

05/11/2025

💐 Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

We see you. Whether you’re thriving or just holding it together, you deserve support — and we’re here for all of it.

At Chattanooga Lactation, we’re welcoming new and returning families for office and in-home visits. If you’ve been discharged but still have visits left — let’s use them! Some insurance plans even cover Telehealth.

Whether you need:
✨ A quick check-in to make sure things are going well
💧 Support with low supply or pumping
🍼 Help with bottle feeding or weaning
🤍 Or just someone to talk through the next steps

We’re here for you.

📱 Call or text 423-225-6867 to talk about how we can support you. No pressure — just help when you need it.

You’ve got this. And you don’t have to do it alone. 💪💕

05/10/2025

💛 The First Consult 💛

Not sure what to expect during a lactation consult? Let me walk you through it!

At your first visit with Chattanooga Lactation, we’ll spend 60–90 minutes focused entirely on you and your baby.

Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, combo feeding, or bottle feeding — you're welcome here. 💕

Here’s what we’ll do together:
✔️ Talk through your feeding journey so far
✔️ Observe a feeding — breast or bottle
✔️ Check latch, positioning, and oral function (yep, we look at baby’s mouth!)
✔️ Watch how baby uses the bottle (if that’s part of your plan)
✔️ Create a care plan that actually works for YOUR goals

You’ll leave feeling:
💡 Informed and confident
📝 Equipped with a clear, personalized plan
🙌 Supported — like someone truly has your back

Whatever feeding looks like for you, I’m here to make it feel easier, more comfortable, and more connected.