Pregnancy is an experience like none other! Before you know it, your little one will be here and a whole new journey will start. While parenthood is the most exciting journey you will ever be on, it also comes with occasional hurdles. Breastfeeding and pumping for your new little baby may be one of those hurdles. Don’t worry though – there are incredible options for a lactation consultant in Atlanta GA to help you overcome any concerns you may have!

If you are looking for help with breastfeeding, exclusively pumping or inducing lactation, make sure to check out this comprehensive list of the best lactation consultants in Atlanta GA.

Your Ultimate Guide to Finding a Lactation Consultant in Atlanta GA!

Breastfeed Atlanta

Breastfeed Atlanta is one of the largest lactation consultant offices on this list. With three office locations (Marietta, Midtown and North Fulton) and in your home, they are able to serve almost all of Atlanta and the surrounding areas.

When you visit Breastfeed Atlanta, there are registered nurses as well as lactation consultants to help you with all of your questions about your baby and breastfeeding. Breastfeed Atlanta will provide you evidence-based support both during your visit and after with their follow up services.

Breastfeed Atlanta can help you with all things breastfeeding such as poor latch, slow weight gain or milk supply concerns.

For all of the details about Breastfeed Atlanta, check out their recent blog I wrote: Get Lactation support with Breastfeed Atlanta!

Atlanta Lactation

Offering in-home and intown appointments, Atlanta Lactation serves moms all throughout Atlanta and the surrounding areas. Katherine Morrison, a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), will assist you in all of your breastfeeding and pumping concerns.

In addition to the normal lactation services, Atlanta Lactation will also help with inducing lactation for a baby born through a surrogate, working with a little one who is refusing the bottle and helping moms create a pumping plan to return to work.

For more information about Atlanta Lactation, check out this recent blog post I wrote all about Atlanta Lactation.

Beyond Birth Collective

Nicole Schwartz, Leslie Owens and Shea Collier make up the Beyond Birth Collective. Each one of these ladies brings their own experience and skills to the collective.

Nicole Schwartz is a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) as well as a certified child passenger safety technician. Nicole can assist you will all of your common lactation concerns as well as help you ensure your child is properly in their car seat. She also holds advanced training in oral function and tongue tie through IPN’s IBCLC Master Class. If you think your little one has a lip or tongue tip, Nicole is the lactation consultant for you to see.

Leslie Owens, registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, has been serving families for over 15 years. As a mama of three children, she knew exactly why she wanted to become a lactation consultant. If you are looking at lactation support while having twins, Leslie is the best option for you. She was able to proudly nurse her twins through toddlerhood.

Shea Collier, mama of two, was able to complete her Certified Lactation Counselor this year. She is currently an intern working on her IBCLC certification. When you book Nicole or Leslie, you will also see Shea around the office.

Beyond Birth collective is here to support all moms regardless where you are in the journey. If you are just starting to nurse a newborn, weaning a baby, breastfeeding or bottle feeding, these ladies are here to support you every step of the way.

Lactation Consultants of Atlanta

Having helped mamas for over 30 years, Lactation Consultants of Atlanta has been around the longest on this list. As a lactating mama, you can receive help from Lactation Consultants of Atlanta in their office or in your home. Many moms choose to have them come to their home so mom and baby are more comfortable.

In addition to the traditional lactation support of breastfeeding, poor latch, slow weight gain, etc, Lactation Consultants of Atlanta also has breast pump rentals and offers a once-a-month moms meet up group. If you are in need of renting a hospital grade pump, check out Lactation Consultants of Atlanta.

For more details about Lactation Consultants of Atlanta, check out a recent blog post I wrote all about them: Choose Lactation Consultants of Atlanta for all your nursing needs!

Highland Lactation

As a family focused lactation consultant, Laura Crockett is a great choice to assist you with your lactation concerns. As an internationally board certified lactation consultant, Laura can assist you with everything from strong letdown to tongue/lip tie assessment. She can also assist with you all of the traditional lactation services like pumping questions, engorgement, latch issues and low milk supply.

If you want a lactation consultant who is there to find the best, most comprehensive care for your whole family, Highland Lactation is the consultant for you.

Through a home visit or telehealth, you can check insurance coverage and schedule your appointment directly through their website.

Before your appointment, make sure to review Highland Lactation’s tips for preparing for your appointment. This list will help you to get the most out of your time with Laura.

Peachtree Park Pediatrics – Joy Nichols

Joy Nichols, a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), is one of the first in Atlanta to be based out of a pediatrician’s office. You are able to book her by appointment to get all of your breastfeeding and lactation questions answered.  Joy will be able to asses your latch, milk supply issues, pumping and many other common lactation consultant services. As a registered nurse for over 25 years, she will also be able to help baby adjust to breastfeeding.

Reach out to Peachtree Park Pediatrics to get an appointment set up with Joy Nichols.

Mamas and Tatas

Started by Kiana Ayers, Mamas and Tatas offers lactation support and childbirth classes. As a mom, registered nurse and IBCLC, she has a very diverse portfolio of experience to help moms through any scenarios.

Kiana offers traditional lactation support services as well as back to work lactation consults, breast pump rental and child birth classes. If you are returning to work soon and have questions about when to pump, how to pump, etc, Kiana will go over all of that with you during your appointment.

If you are looking to rent a breast pump or need help getting a pump through insurance, Kiana also offers both of those services for new moms.

For any and all questions about breastfeeding, reach out to Mamas and Tatas today to get a consultation set up.

Your ultimate guide to finding a lactation consultant in Atlanta GA!

Regardless which of these top seven lactation consultants in Atlanta GA you get support from, they are all here to help you succeed. Make sure to prepare for your visit with a list of all of your questions to ensure the best use of your consultation!

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