We are The Breastfeeding Specialist of Atlanta
Lactation Consultants of Atlanta is the most trusted breastfeeding specialist in the Atlanta area, and our team of lactation consultants are dedicated to assisting nursing families reach their breastfeeding goals anywhere in their journey.
As Atlanta’s founding private practice we were the first to offer private lactation services in the area. We have been Atlanta’s premier breastfeeding specialist, and have been helping families to breastfeed for over 30 years.
Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) are experienced, highly trained professionals, who specialize in working with health care providers to assist nursing mothers and their babies.
Lactation Consultants of Atlanta has been providing personal services in the hospital, in homes and in our office since August, 1988 and have helped thousands of mothers and babies.
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Meet our Lactation Consultants
Sharon Birdseye, RN, Licensed IBCLC, RLC
Owner/Director of Clinical Operations
Sharon Birdseye is the true breastfeeding specialist in Atlanta. She has been helping families to breastfeed as a board certified lactation consultant for over 30 years. She is the foundation on which LCA was built and some might say the Lactation field in Atlanta, having been one of the first to set for her boards in the state of Georgia. She continued that tradition recently with being one of the first to obtain her license after licensure was introduced in the state.
Sharon is a founding member and past president of the Southeastern Lactation Consultants Association (SELCA), member of the International Lactation Consultants Association (ILCA), and the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA).
She is a graduate of Georgia Baptist College of Nursing. In 2015 she was inducted into the Half Century Club of Mercer University by the Georgia Baptist College of nursing Alumni Association. In 2018 she was inducted into their Hall of Honor for her Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice. She has worked as a registered nurse in cardiology, labor and delivery and OB education.
When Sharon is not in the office, or on the go helping as many mommas and babies as she can, you will find her spending time with her family. She is the proud mother of 3 (now grown) breastfed boys and 2 breastfed granddaughters. If she’s not spending her free time with her granddaughters, you may find her on the golf course working on her swing or possibly participating in Zumba or Tai Chi.
She has a great passion for sharing her knowledge of breastfeeding and has been a guest lecturer for Emory School of Nursing’s midwifery program, SELCA. La Leche league, and CHOA. Sharon has been featured on the news and has published several articles on breastfeeding for La Lache League International.
Sharon has been featured on:
- CNN
- 11Alive
- Atlanta Parent Magazine – link
- fitpregnancy.com
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Jana Birdseye, Licensed IBCLC, RLC
Chief Operating Officer / Director of Corporate Lactation
Former Vice-President of SELCA
Jana graduated with honors from the Georgia Northwestern Technical College Lactation Program in December of 2019. She has a background in retail, marketing, and over 20 years of experience in business management. Jana is the current sitting vice-president for the SELCA (Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association)
Jana specializes in babies with special needs, including Down syndrome, tongue and lip ties, torticollis, and hypotonia. She has participated in specialized training for feeding infant’s with Down syndrome, and recently completed additional training in oral ties through the IBCLC Tongue Tie Masterclass from IPN. Jana has personal experience with breastfeeding and Down syndrome; her youngest daughter was born with Ds. She experienced feeding difficulties and lack of help due to the Down syndrome diagnosis, and after being laid off from her job in corporate America, she decided to return to school to complete her training to become a lactation consultant. Jana is also the director of our Corporate Lactation program, helping women to return to work and continue feeding and pumping is something Jana is very passionate about because she was once in those shoes and knows how difficult that can be.
Jana’s favorite thing about about working at LCA is knowing that she is carrying on a legacy while building a future for herself and her family. She loves the satisfaction of helping families to breastfeed and reach their breastfeeding goals.
Jana is happily married and has two beautiful girls, her youngest daughter is in elementary school and her oldest daughter is grown. She has one toddler grandson who calls her Gigi.
When Jana is not in the office or helping moms and babies, you can find her reading, swimming, and playing outdoors with her daughter and grandson. Her favorite food is Mexican, especially chips and queso dip.
Jana has been featured on:
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Melissa Clackum, Licensed IBCLC, RLC
Office Manager / Lead Consultant
Melissa is a graduate of the Georgia Northwestern Technical College Lactation Program. Melissa started with LCA as a student intern, while working as an intern she quickly earned the job of office assistant. While working as the office assistant, she finished school and passed her board-exams and then joined the team as one of our consultants. Melissa is now our Office Manager, and one of our top consultants! Melissa has such a love for working with breastfeeding families and sharing her knowledge.
Melissa has a passion for breastfeeding and has breastfed all four of her children. She is proud to have breastfed for over eight years (3 different children). Melissa says, “I want to be able to help other mothers meet their breastfeeding goals.” Her favorite thing about working at LCA is getting to help moms and babies.
When she’s not busy doing stuff for LCA you’ll find Melissa spending time with her family. Melissa is happily married, and has 4 amazing children (1 girl, 3 boys). Melissa’s hobbies include gardening, embroidering t-shirts, watching her children’s sports, and watching University of Kentucky basketball.
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Patricia Bast, DO, IBCLC
Owner of Doctor Mommy Lactation, LLC
Doctor Patricia Bast graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Northern California in 2013. She was a resident at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital in Southern California to become a pediatric physician. After having her first child in 2016, she quickly gained a love for breastfeeding, even continuing to breastfeed and tandem feed, through multiple miscarriages and two more successful pregnancies.
Through her journey to becoming a physician, she came to the realization that there is very little breastfeeding education provided for a doctor. Dr. Patricia wanted to learn more. In 2021 while expecting her third child she decided to take the next step and bridge the gap from avid breastfeeding supporter to becoming an IBCLC. Dr. Bast did her pathway internship with LCA, and shortly after passing
her board certifying exam began the process of starting her lactation business, Doctor Mommy Lactation LLC. Dr. Bast also manages a website aimed at helping answer parents’ questions about child growth and development, www.askdoctormommy.com.
She has an active life with her wonderful husband and 3 beautiful children, and when she is not working, she enjoys painting, dancing, and visiting beautiful
gardens with her family. She is excited to combine her medical expertise with the breastfeeding experience of LCA, providing exemplary and comprehensive care to the greater Atlanta area. Doctor Mommy Lactation, LLC. And Lactation Consultants of Atlanta, INC. are excited to partner together to bring more comprehensive lactation care to those in need.
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If you don’t see an available time slot that works for you, please call.
Same Day appointments available by phone call only. Our lactation consultants are ready to help you reach your breastfeeding goals.