Optimal Nurturing

Optimal Nurturing 🤱Lactation, 🧘‍♀️Wellness, & 😂Laughs
🫶🏼Helping Turn Breastfeeding Challenges Into Triumphs for 500+ Families & Counting

More than 500 hours were spent face to face with families in 2025. These hours were filled with questions, learning, pro...
01/14/2026

More than 500 hours were spent face to face with families in 2025. These hours were filled with questions, learning, problem solving, and moments of relief when things finally felt clearer.

Being present matters. Support is often found not just in answers, but in feeling heard and understood during a vulnerable season.

You deserve care that takes the time to truly see you!

Walk-In Wednesday is here! 🤍This Wednesday, January 14, walk-in lactation appointments are available from 1:00pm to 5:00...
01/13/2026

Walk-In Wednesday is here! 🤍

This Wednesday, January 14, walk-in lactation appointments are available from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at The Nurturing House. Visits are first-come, first-served and availability is limited, so we encourage families to call ahead before arriving.

Our team is here to support you with nursing your baby, pumping, bottle feeding, breast and ni**le pain, returning to work, introducing solids, prenatal education, emotional support, weaning, and more.

📍 The Nurturing House
1523 6th Street Ext.
Bristol, TN 37620

📞 Call ahead at 423-228-0303

Insurance accepted on Walk In Wednesday includes BCBS, TNCare, Cigna, and self pay.

In 2025, Optimal Nurturing provided over 500 lactation appointments. Each appointment represented time set aside to list...
01/13/2026

In 2025, Optimal Nurturing provided over 500 lactation appointments. Each appointment represented time set aside to listen, educate, troubleshoot, and support families in a way that honored their individual goals.

Some families needed reassurance. Others needed hands on guidance or a plan to move forward. Every appointment mattered because every family’s experience was unique.

If you are wondering whether an appointment would be helpful for you, trust that support can meet you exactly where you are!

In 2025, we had the honor of supporting 185 families through their feeding and postpartum journeys. Each number represen...
01/12/2026

In 2025, we had the honor of supporting 185 families through their feeding and postpartum journeys. Each number represents a family who trusted us during a tender and often overwhelming season of life.

To every family who invited us into their appointments, their questions, and their stories, thank you. Your trust is something we do not take lightly.

If you are in the early days of feeding or finding your way through a new season, support is available. You do not have to do this alone!

This week, we are sharing the stories our numbers tell. Real impact, real outcomes, and the families we were honored to ...
01/12/2026

This week, we are sharing the stories our numbers tell. Real impact, real outcomes, and the families we were honored to support throughout 2025.

Behind every statistic is a parent navigating a new season, asking hard questions, and doing the very best they can. We are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside so many families during this year.

Thank you for being part of our community and trusting us with your care!

01/12/2026

A new chapter, just a familiar drive away! 💛

We are so grateful to continue serving families in Bristol from our new home, The Nurturing House. This space was created with comfort, privacy, and care in mind, and we cannot wait to welcome you and your baby.

📍 1523 6th Street Extension, Bristol, Tennessee

Not all babies eat the same.Different positions and different amounts are part of normal variation.What works for one ba...
01/11/2026

Not all babies eat the same.

Different positions and different amounts are part of normal variation.
What works for one baby may look different for another.

All normal. All appropriate for them.

01/10/2026

Oh boy…

Just a reminder that breastfeeding and pumping are legally protected and allowed in public places. Parents do not need permission to feed their babies.

Feeding a baby is not inappropriate. It is a right!

Infant behavior does not progress in a straight line. Periods of change and variation are expected during development.Fe...
01/09/2026

Infant behavior does not progress in a straight line. Periods of change and variation are expected during development.

Feeding patterns, sleep patterns, growth, and behavior may all shift over time.

Supporting families with evidence-based lactation care!💛

01/08/2026

✨ Keeping It Real Thursday ✨

That moment when the birth high fades and the questions start rolling in.
“What do I do?”
“I what?”

If you did not take a breastfeeding class or feel completely unprepared, you are not alone. Most families are figuring this out in real time, and it is okay to need guidance along the way.

Feeding a newborn can feel overwhelming, and support can make a difference!

We are excited to share that we will soon be offering Walk-In Wednesdays with Hillery at our Bristol location.On Wednesd...
01/07/2026

We are excited to share that we will soon be offering Walk-In Wednesdays with Hillery at our Bristol location.

On Wednesdays, any unclaimed appointments may be opened as walk-in availability on a first come, first served basis. Because availability varies from week to week, walk-in availability will be announced the day before.

Insurance accepted with Hillery includes BCBS, TNCare, and Cigna. Self pay options are available for clients without insurance.

To help ensure availability, we encourage clients to call ahead before arriving.

Whether you are navigating feeding questions, pumping, returning to work, or simply need support, Hillery is here to help!

01/06/2026

As we say goodbye to our old location and hello to our new one, we want to pause and express our sincere gratitude to the people who helped make this transition possible.

Local Partners
Majority of the Remodel: East 10 Upfitters
Interior Decoration:
Electrical: Page’s Electric
Plumbing:
Realtor: .w.lampkins

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Schumacher Chiropractic Wellness Center for sharing their space with us over the years and for the opportunities they gave us to grow and serve more families. We are deeply grateful for that season and the support that came with it.

It truly takes a village, and we are so thankful for ours. We cannot wait to continue supporting families in this new space!

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800 Hill St
Bristol, TN
37620

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14232280303

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