Lactation Consulting
Lactation Consulting
Tracie Abrams, BSN, IBCLC
My name is Tracie Abrams. I am a registered nurse and lactation consultant. I graduated with a nursing degree from Radford University in 2001. I have always had a passion for pediatrics. My career started in a pediatric intensive care unit. During that time, I started a family of my own. My very own experience turned my focus and attention to women’s health and lactation and I have been working with women and infants ever since. It is such a pleasure to help women during such a beautiful and vulnerable time. And I have been through it, the good, the bad and the ugly. All four of my kids received breast milk, from me or a bottle. Each experience was so different from the next. It is such a testament to me, as is parenting, that each woman and child has their own story to tell. I love to be a part of that story and help mothers achieve their goal, no matter what that may look like. My focus is helping a mom and baby receive the experience that suits and works for them, while making sure each are as healthy and happy as they can be. The newborn time is a magical one, both brief and precious. I am so honored to be a part of it.

Most importantly, I am here to reassure a mom’s worry and concern for their baby as they are breastfeeding. There are many factors that determine the success and duration of a breastfeeding experience. I am committed to helping and encouraging parents through this time. I am convinced that all women who have the intention to breastfeed can do it with help. I understand the pressure a woman feels when they are starting this new journey of feeding their most precious gift.
MOMS, you are not alone and you have my support and love!
~ Tracie
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Serving Moms & Babies through:
Feeding plans to meet breastfeeding goals
Assessment of child’s growth & mother’s milk supply
Identifying and helping correct a painful latches
Helping to resolve and prevent engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis
Guidance regarding family planning methods, weaning, returning to work and drug compatibility
Tracie’s Blog

Do you have nipple pain?
Tenderness is common those first days when you first start to breastfeed your infant. If you have compressed, bruised and bleeding nipples that hurt when you aren’t even feeding, please get help. It takes lots of practice to learn how to latch your baby. In the...

What to expect from your baby on your second night in the hospital.
You’ve made it through your first 24 hours as a new mom. Maybe you have other children, but you are a new mom all over again… and now it’s your baby’s second night… Read the full article here.