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lactation consultant atlanta

Expert Lactation Care for Every Feeding Journey

Personalized, evidence-based lactation support offered in-home,  in-office, and virtually — from pregnancy through postpartum.

Prenatal Lactation Support

Prepare for feeding before your baby arrives with education, planning, and confidence-building support. 

Postpartum Lactation Support

Hands-on help for latch concerns, pain, milk supply, weight gain, and feeding challenges after birth.

Pumping and Bottle Support

Guidance on pumping, flange fitting, bottle feeding, and creating a plan that fits your family.

Start your Feeding Journey with Confidence with Complimentary Prenatal Guidance

Preparing for feeding before your baby arrives can make a meaningful difference. I offer a free prenatal resource designed to help families feel informed, prepared, and supported from the very beginning by an experienced Atlanta Lactation Consultant.

What’s included:

  • What to expect in the early days of feeding

  • How to prepare before birth

  • My proven strategies to support a strong milk supply

  • Guidance from an experienced lactation consultant with advanced training and lactation consultant certification

  • Insight into navigating care systems and working alongside providers, including a Kaiser lactation consultant, when needed

Includes a complimentary 15-minute one-on-one Q&A session for personalized questions and individualized breastfeeding support.

Thoughtful, Evidence-Based Care

North Fulton Lactation provides personalized lactation support grounded in evidence-based practice and years of clinical experience. My approach is collaborative and practical — meeting families where they are and helping them find feeding solutions that feel sustainable, supportive, and realistic.

Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or navigating feeding challenges postpartum, my goal as a dedicated lactation consultant is to offer clear guidance, hands-on support, and reassurance during a time that can feel overwhelming.

Kara Pernice  

Registered Nurse & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Kara Pernice Registered Nurse & IBCLC

What to Expect

Step

1

Book your Visit

Choose the type of support you need and select an in-home, in-office, or virtual appointment with a trusted Lactation Consultant in Atlanta.

Step

2

Meet & Assess

We’ll review your goals, assess feeding, and create a plan tailored to you and your baby with compassionate breastfeeding support and evidence-based care.

Step

3

Leave with a Plan

​You’ll leave with practical guidance, written recommendations, and follow-up support from experienced breastfeeding lactation consultants as needed.

Trusted Support for Growing Families

"Kara was exceptional to work with! I met with her before my baby arrived, which was so helpful to have a plan and know what to do in the hospital. After my baby arrived, Kara did a home visit and helped us with latch, and guided to help my supply. She’s extremely knowledgeable and compassionate in her approach. She is very thorough and responsive. I am truly so grateful for her support!"

Leslie B.

"I am so grateful for the support I received from Kara! Her huge wealth of knowledge, combined with an incredibly thoughtful and elaborate care plan, helped quickly resolve my issues. She approached everything with so much grace, patience, and kindness, which made a stressful situation feel manageable. 10/10 human too!"

Cassaundra H.

"Kara is amazing! She made me feel so comfortable and helped my breastfeeding journey in so many ways! She listened to my specific goals then gave tips and coached me through techniques to quickly achieve those goals with my newborn. She gave me such positive encouragement along the way and made the idea of breastfeeding continue to feel so rewarding! If you are debating going to Kara, do it!!"

Shawn A.

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