lactation

At Choose Joy Nursing, we know that feeding can come with questions and challenges — and we’re here to help. Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Debi, offers personalized lactation support to guide you through every stage of your feeding journey.

She can address questions and concerns with:

  • Breast and nipple pain

  • Engorgement

  • Feeding challenges

  • Latching, whether on the breast or bottle

  • Milk supply

  • Poor infant weight gain

  • Positioning

  • Pumping

  • Sleep

what’s included

  • One-on-one consultation in the comfort of your own home

  • 16-page Lactation Guide with key information, reminders, and tips — a great reference point for everything we discuss

  • Pre- and post-feed weight checks (in-person postnatal appointments only)

  • 3 days of follow-up messaging with Debi to provide feedback and receive additional support as needed (for postnatal appointments only)

  • Option to purchase additional messaging support as needed

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  • Learn different strategies, techniques, and tips to help support a positive feeding experience for you and your baby from day one! Perfect for first-time moms and experienced moms alike! We’ll cover breastfeeding benefits and basics, pump set-up and parts, flange sizing, and a feeding plan tailored just for you.

    Duration: 2 hours.

  • Get hands-on support for all of your feeding questions and concerns. Includes 3 days of follow-up messaging support with our lactation consultant, Debi.

    In-home consultations include a pre- and post-feed weight check.

    In-Home Duration: 1.5 hours

    Virtual Duration: 1 hour

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debi oliver, RN, IBCLC

Debi is a highly experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who is passionate about supporting families in their feeding journeys.

With a warm, practical approach, Debi combines expert knowledge with real-world experience to help you feel confident, empowered, and supported — no matter where you are in your breastfeeding or pumping journey.

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frequently asked questions

    • Parents wanting to prepare for breastfeeding before baby arrives

    • Families needing help with latching, positioning, and feeding techniques

    • Moms experiencing pain, nipple damage, or concerns about milk supply

    • Babies struggling with weight gain, fussiness during feeds, or signs of feeding difficulty

    • Parents wanting guidance on pumping, milk storage, and building a freezer stash

    • Families navigating combination feeding (breastfeeding and bottle feeding)

    • Parents of NICU babies or babies with special feeding needs

    • Families wanting reassurance, encouragement, and expert advice during their feeding journey

    • Anyone seeking personalized, nonjudgmental support — whether virtually or in the comfort of their own home

  • In-person consultations are only available to those local to Nashville, TN and the surrounding areas! A $30 travel fee applies for those who live in the surrounding areas (20+ miles outside of Nashville).

    If you live outside of Nashville and the surrounding areas, we would love to support you via a virtual lactation consultation! Virtual lactations are available across the United States. Let us know what your questions or concerns are, and we’ll see if a virtual consultation could be right for you!

  • Prenatal In-Home Consultation: $300

    Postnatal In-Home Consultation: $300 ($450 for twins)

    Virtual Consultation (Pre- or Postnatal): $200 ($300 for twins)

    Additional Messaging (3 Days): $100

    If you are a night nursing client of Choose Joy Nursing, you’ll receive $50 off your service!

    Please Note: In-home consultations are only available to those local to Nashville, TN and the surrounding areas! A $30 travel fee applies for those who live in the surrounding areas (20+ miles outside of Nashville).

  • If you are booking an in-home postnatal appointment, please plan your appointment to have Debi arrive approximately 30 minutes before a feeding! This allows time for full support, including pre- and post-feed weight checks.

  • No, we do not accept insurance.

  • Absolutely! We would love to work with you if you’re a twin mom.

    Postnatal consultations for twins may take additional time, usually between 1.5–2.5 hours.

    If you’re a mom with triplets or more, we would love to support you! Please reach out to our team to get more information and pricing. The more the merrier!

  • Yes! We have a list of items that we love and recommend. You can find them here!

  • Yes, we created a Lactation Guide alongside our IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)! Our Lactation Guide is included in every consultation for free, but if you want to purchase it on it’s own, it has a lot of great information for only $5. Find it here!

  • "My session with Debi was amazing. She listened intently and really heard my concerns and challenges. She explained the adjustments we needed to make clearly and was so patient with us while we worked through our challenges. She answered our many many questions so thoughtfully. She was prompt and thorough in providing her session notes and recommendations, but most importantly, she restored my confidence that I could continue my breastfeeding journey."

  • "I loved her presence! Debi was very calming and comforting. Like a mom. She really helped me with my hold and making sure I was comfortable which I often forget about. She jumped right up and grabbed extra pillows to make me feel good. I loved that! She was very encouraging and easy to learn from!”

  • "Almost 5 months of exclusively breastfeeding my daughter! She's doing so well and in 9 month clothes. She loves her milky milk! Thank you, Debi, for all of your help. Hoping to make it to the 1 year mark!!”

areas we service in Nashville, TN

  • 12 South

  • Arrington

  • Brentwood

  • College Grove

  • Downtown Nashville

  • East Nashville

  • Five Points

  • Franklin

  • Germantown

  • Green Hills

  • The Gulch

  • Hendersonville

  • Leipers Fork

  • Marathon Village

  • Midtown

  • Mt. Juliet

  • Murfreesboro

  • Old Hickory

  • Printers Alley

  • Spring Hill

If your area isn’t listed, no worries! We proudly serve families in and around the Nashville metro area and would love to chat about how we can meet your needs. Give us a call or fill out our inquiry form—we’re happy to help!

VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE