Return to Nav All SpecialtiesBreastfeeding Medicine Specialty Care Breastfeeding Medicine Breastfeeding medicine focuses on the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding and human lactation. Those trained primarily in this field are known as lactation specialists and consultants. Physicians, often pediatricians, obstetrician-gynecologists or family practitioners who are trained in lactation provide care for nursing mothers and their children. This branch of medicine is slightly different than other specialties because physicians who practice in this field combine medical and lactation support for both mother and baby, providing care to both patients at the same time. While breast milk is felt to be nature’s first food, breastfeeding does not always come naturally. Breastfeeding is a physiological process that involves both the mother and baby. We provide specialized breastfeeding care for both mother and baby. Because we are a medical specialty practice and we are seeing both mother and baby as patients in one office visit, we are able to address and treat any issues that are identified with either the mother and/or the baby. In addition to providing basic lactation care and support, we also provide medical support, guidance and treatment for more complex breastfeeding issues. We also offer appointments with IHA Lactation Consultants at six area practice locations. Our lactation consultants are all certified nurse practitioners. Available Locations IHA Breastfeeding Medicine Open Now - Closes at 5:00 PM Available Providers Welcoming New Patients Lisa A. Hammer, MD, IBCLC Breastfeeding Medicine Physician & Pediatrician Kathryn Lankton, DO, IBCLC Primary Care & Breastfeeding Medicine Physician Additional Healthcare Service Providers Welcoming New Patients Janet Hammer, RN, IBCLC Susan Morris, RN, IBCLC follow watch @IHACares Connect subscribe Sitemap Link Opens in New Tab Privacy Policy Link Opens in New Tab Research Link Opens in New Tab Employee Login Link Opens in New Tab © 2019 IHA

Return to Nav All SpecialtiesPalliative Care Additional Healthcare Service Palliative Care Palliative Care focuses on symptom management and understanding treatment options for patients with advanced illness. Additional Healthcare Service Providers Meredith Austin, DO Palliative Care Physician Dana Berry-Richardson, CNP Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Alexandra Chis, MD Hospitalist & Palliative Care Physician L. Raquel Clary-Lantis, DO Palliative Care Physician Darrell Craig, MD Hospitalist & Palliative Care Physician Brenda Herrera-Reed, MD Hospitalist & Palliative Care Physician Susan Hickenbottom, MD Neurologist Mary Beth Maes, CNP Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Erin Prentice, CNP Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Nancy Riggs, CNP Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Salas Sabnis, MD Hospitalist & Palliative Care Physician Catherine Upton, MD Palliative Care Physician Saeed Bajwa, MD Hospitalist follow watch @IHACares Connect subscribe Sitemap Link Opens in New Tab Privacy Policy Link Opens in New Tab Research Link Opens in New Tab Employee Login Link Opens in New Tab © 2019 IHA