Lactation Support
Compassionate Care from Nashville’s Top IBCLC
Gain Confidence in Meeting Your Baby’s Unique Needs
NOVA offers in-office lactation consultations with Nashville’s top breastfeeding support professional, Chelsea Carver, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
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Our priorities are counseling parents to feed the baby, protecting or building mom’s milk supply, and keeping breastfeeding an enjoyable experience.
What can I expect in a Consultation?
Prenatal assessment, counseling, and personalized breastfeeding education
History intake of the mother and baby
Infant feeding assessment with weighted feeds
Troubleshooting feeding issues such as maternal pain and discomfort with poor latch, clogged ducts, or mastitis
Address low-milk supply or slow weight gain
Educate on oral restrictions (tongue and lip ties) and their impact on breastfeeding, and refer for assessment and revisions when needed
Education on the proper use of lactation tools and how to wean off of these tools such as pumps, nipple shields, finger or tube feeding, and bottle feeding
Counseling for special circumstances such as children with chronic illness, tandem feeding or feeding of multiples, and feeding adoptive children
Making a care plan for returning to work.
Counseling through the introduction of solids and considerations for how long a mom would like to breastfeed or pump
Chelsea listens to you, assesses your baby’s unique needs, and supports you on your breastfeeding journey.
FAQs
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Initial Visit: $200 Follow-Up: $175
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We understand that sometimes circumstances arise that prevent you from making your lactation appointment. In order to ensure we respect each other’s time, please read over our cancellation policy below, so you can best determine when you cancel or change appointments.
Appointments canceled with less than 48 HOURS notice will be charged 50% of the cost of the visit. A credit card is being taken ONLY TO HOLD THE APPOINTMENT, or will be used in the event of a late cancellation or no-call, no-show. This fee is not covered by insurance. -Initial Visit Cost $200 -Follow up Visit Cost $175 In order to cancel your appointment, you can text the IBCLC or call the NOVA office.
If you’re not feeling well and think you have a contagious illness, we ask that you stay home. If you’re experiencing fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or persistent coughing, please contact the IBCLC to discuss the possibility of a virtual visit. If you aren’t sure if you should come, please contact the IBCLC.
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Insurance needs to be verified through The Lactation Network with a confirmation email prior to the visit, or self pay rates will be collected at the time of the visit. A $10 administrative fee will be incurred for insurance reimbursement.
If you are approved through The Lactation Network, your initial visit and all recommended follow up visits will be covered at 100%. You will not be charged by your insurance company, The Lactation Network, or our office.
You may receive an EOB after your visit, but this does not mean you will be required to pay a bill. If you have questions, please contact care@tln.care .