Breastfeeding Support
How can we help you feed your baby?
Breastfeeding can be HARD. And we're here for it!
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There are SO many reasons that moms come to East Tennessee Lactation. Feeding your baby may feel confusing, stressful, or PAINFUL.
Maybe your baby isn't gaining weight well.
Maybe your baby is fussy or has been diagnosed with reflux or colic.
Whatever feeding issues you are having (including breast and bottle), we are here to support you.
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What kinds of questions can we help you answer? Have a look!
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How do I latch my baby?
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Breastfeeding HURTS. How can I fix that?
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I think I have low supply. How do I know?
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My baby isn't gaining enough weight. What do I do?
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I started off formula feeding, but now I want to breastfeed. Is it too late?
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I think my baby might have a lip/tongue tie. What should I do?
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My baby has had lip/tongue/cheek ties released, and I need help.
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My supply is too heavy for my baby. How can I fix that?
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I'm afraid my breasts and/or nipples aren't built right for breastfeeding.
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I am engorged, and it HURTS! How do I fix that?
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I think I have mastitis. What do I do?
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I have been giving my baby formula. How can I get back to just breastmilk?
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How do I introduce a bottle? How do I bottle feed?
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I'm going back to school/work. What do I do about breastfeeding?
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I am having twins/triplets. Now what?! Can breastfeeding work?
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I'm ready to wean. How do I do that?
Whatever your concern may be, we would be honored to support you and help make feeding work!


Are you worried about your baby? Your supply?
(We're not worried, and we can help)
The IBCLCs with East Tennessee Lactation have experience with a wide variety of feeding issues. After all, we are typically seeing moms and babies who are struggling with breastfeeding. We know we can make a breastfeeding, pumping, and/or bottle-feeding plan that works and is sustainable.
With us, you will get individualized, expert care that is unique to you and your baby.
