About Louisiana Lactation
Providing breastfeeding help & postpartum support
Our Mission
Louisiana Lactation is a company with a mission to partner with families to help them meet their unique feeding goals by providing breastfeeding help and postpartum support through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Our Team
Katie Atkins
Founder, BS, IBCLC, BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA
Virginia Pippin
IBCLC
Katie Babcock
Head of operations
Peyton Wright
Head of Patient Care
About Our Staff
Qualifications & Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics (Human Nutrition)
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Oral function, assessment, and comprehensive care for the pre-crawling infant
- Infant feeding: the baby led way (solid feeding)
- Tummy Time Method
- Herbs and Lactation
- Trained birth and postpartum doula
- Low Milk Supply Specialized Healthcare Professional
Katie began her journey by attending the University of Arkansas where she completed her bachelor’s degree in dietetics (nutrition). The idea of preventing disease, treating disease, and nourishing the body simply by what we put in our mouths captivated her. Shortly after she graduated, she started working in the NICU at a local medical center in the nutrition department where she found herself specifically drawn to infant feeding. Providing quality care to families in this transitional time of life was the beginning of what has brought her much joy. This led her to pursue becoming a board certified lactation consultant, which she completed in June of 2018. She obtained all of her clinical experience in the NICU, postpartum unit, and in outpatient, where she gained critical knowledge to be able to help with feeding difficulty in a variety of situations. She spent the first 2 years of her career working in the NICU and on labor & delivery/postpartum, where she gained a very solid base of knowledge to be able to help the mother/baby dyad from birth to 48 hours old.
And then… she had her own baby. And as much as she loved it before, she gained a new appreciation for how dedicated moms are. She also realized how hard it can be and how much conflicting information is available to moms. Even going into postpartum with the knowledge she had in the field of lactation, she still struggled. And this is exactly why she does what she does. She began working on the launch of Louisiana Lactation, seeing her first mother in 2018. She wants moms to have the best care, which includes clear, evidence based information combined with steady encouragement and reassurance. Mamas and babies are her sweet spot, and she would love nothing more than to join you on your breastfeeding journey.
Katie lives with her husband Kyle, her sons Jett & Maverik, her daughter Annie, and their 120 pound Rottweiler, Zeke. She runs Arkansas Lactation & Louisiana Lactation full time, working part time in their peaceful clinic and part of the time in the comfort of patients’ homes! When she’s not talking milk and babies, you can find her with family, outdoors, working out, and almost always cooking!
Virginia is a dedicated lactation professional and Southern Louisiana native with a degree in Early Childhood Education. With a passion for empowering mothers and promoting the benefits of breastfeeding, she found her calling in becoming an IBCLC.
In 2015, Virginia married her best friend, and their family has since grown to include three beautiful daughters. Outside of work, the Pippin family loves their two large dogs, Luna, their Cane Corso, and Sadie, their Lab. You can usually find the whole crew soaking up everything Louisiana has to offer.
Now, Virginia is living her dream as part of the Louisiana Lactation team, helping mothers gain confidence and achieve their breastfeeding goals. With a deep understanding of the transformative power of breastfeeding, she is committed to providing unwavering support and guidance to each mother she serves. Virginia is grateful to be part of a community where she can make a meaningful impact on the lives of mothers and their children.
Katie is passionate about family rhythms, discipleship, and youth. She has spent several years traveling the country and hosting leadership classes for youth. Outside of work, Katie and her family enjoy weekend trips, finding the best coffee shops, and photography.
Katie and her husband Ben are parents to identical twin girls who arrived prematurely and spent time in the NICU. That experience gave her a firsthand understanding of just how vulnerable and emotional those early days can be, and deeply shaped her appreciation for the compassionate care that lactation consultants provide to families navigating the hardest moments of new parenthood.
Katie is an experienced communicator who deeply values excellence and organization. With family and youth being of utmost importance to her, she cherishes her work with Louisiana Lactation and finds joy in playing a role in helping mothers meet their feeding goals.
Peyton is passionate about children, mothering, and mentorship. She and her husband, Gannon, live with their daughter and son, Eden & Foster. Peyton and her family enjoy hiking outdoors with their dog, Elvis, and spending time with family and friends. In her free time, Peyton loves to cook and is currently trying to master her sourdough bread recipe! Peyton taught for four years and is excited to continue her passion for fostering a healthy environment within the bounds of Louisiana Lactation.
Give us a call — she can’t wait to hear from you!
