The weeks after birth are beautiful and overwhelming. Between sleepless nights, physical recovery, and learning to feed and soothe your baby, the last thing you should have to fight is the healthcare system.
And breastfeeding care is rarely simple. Concerns about milk supply, latch and positioning, nipple pain, mastitis, pumping, tongue-tie, or feeding older infants often send families searching for answers, bouncing between a pediatrician, OB-GYN, lactation consultant, dentist, or therapist, each focused on only part of the picture. It’s confusing to know who to see, when, and why and even harder to get coordinated, evidence-based answers.
At FLOW:
We bring comprehensive breastfeeding medicine and lactation care under one roof
Combining medical expertise with compassionate, personalized support
Whether you’re navigating the first days postpartum or seeking help months into your breastfeeding journey
We provide expert guidance for every stage of lactation so your family can thrive
Dr. Sarah Beth Eriksen is board-certified in both pediatrics and breastfeeding medicine. Her own feeding challenges as a new mom sparked a decade-long mission to provide the kind of expert, compassionate support she wished she’d had.
With FLOW, she’s creating a place where every family is heard, every question is answered, and no one has to navigate breastfeeding alone.
We believe healthcare should be clear, personal, and family-centered. That’s why we’ve chosen a model that gives you more time, transparent pricing, and direct access to your physician. You will not feel like "just" a patient. You and your family are our priority.
Quick Comparison Table
Traditional Insurance Model
10–15 minute rushed visits
Phone trees & nurse lines
Surprise bills & complex coding
Fragmented, reactive care
Direct Specialty Care at FLOW
45-60 minute unrushed visits
Direct access to your physician
Transparent pricing
Personalized, whole-family care
Direct Specialty Care puts families back at the center of healthcare. Simple, transparent, and built around you
Let’s be real… postpartum emotions can be intense and any little feeding or health thing can feel like it’s enough to push you overboard! That’s where we were the day we were released from the hospital with our third baby. She had enough wet diapers to be discharged. That day, we had our newborn check at our pediatrician office where everything looked good…. A few hours later we were heading into the weekend with a dehydrated newborn who had not peed in over 8 hours. I called our on call doc and he recommended we give her another hour and if things had not changed to take her to the ER (during RSV season).
I texted Dr. Eriksen for a second opinion. She gave me a call and calmly instructed us on what to do for our baby… she was caring and compassionate, as she knows the postpartum struggles, but she was direct and helpful. After following her recommendations, our baby was hydrated and pooping and peeing within the hour! She kept us out of the ER with our three day old and even went above and beyond by texting to check in on us throughout the weekend!
Hillary
Dr. Eriksen is an amazing resource for all things baby! I’ve connected with her virtually from Nashville for questions about everything from sounds baby was making, introducing formula after a pumping journey, and more. She is so knowledgeable and caring without any judgment. I would highly recommend her!
Haley
Dr. Eriksen was a lifeline during my breastfeeding journey. She helped me understand my delayed supply, guided me with expert compassionate care and supported me in choosing a supplemental formula I felt proud to give my babies. Because of her, I felt empowered instead of overwhelmed.
Megan
I am so grateful to have had a breastfeeding medicine provider who was also my daughter’s pediatrician, guiding us with both expertise and compassion. She helped us learn how to latch, build a healthy feeding routine to support my milk supply, and navigate weight gain concerns without pressure to use formula. Her support made all the difference in our breastfeeding journey and gave me confidence as a first-time breastfeeding mom.
Elisabeth
I’ve faced so many barriers in getting support for breastfeeding-related health issues. When I was diagnosed with an abscess by an IBCLC, local OBs refused to see me, claiming it was “out of their scope.” Later, when I developed symptoms of mastitis, I panicked—again, OBs would not see me past six weeks postpartum.
Thank the Lord for Dr. Sarah Beth Ericksen. She advocated for my care, made herself available, and quickly diagnosed and treated my mastitis. Within 24 hours, my symptoms were gone, and I could resume feeding and bonding with my baby without pain.
All mamas deserve this level of compassionate, timely care. Thank you, Dr. Sarah Beth, for bringing it to Knoxville!
Virginia
Dr. Eriksen was such a gift to me because she looked me in the eyes, listened to me and offered me hope in a time of deep distress when I couldn't feed my newborn
No. Flow Breastfeeding operates on a Direct Specialty Care model. That means we don’t bill insurance. Instead, you pay a clear, up-front fee at the time of service. Some families choose to submit a superbill to their insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Lactation consultants provide wonderful support, but they cannot diagnose medical problems or prescribe treatments. As a physician board-certified in pediatrics and breastfeeding medicine, Dr. Eriksen can address both baby and maternal health — from tongue ties and weight concerns to mastitis and breast pain.
Your first visit is 90 minutes, unrushed, and focused on both you and your baby. We’ll review feeding history, perform a full assessment, observe a feeding, and create a personalized plan. You’ll leave with clear next steps and support resources.
Absolutely! Partners are encouraged to attend — we care for the whole family, and support at home is key to breastfeeding success.
Yes. Telehealth visits are available for follow-up support, pumping guidance, and many maternal breast concerns.
We support families from birth through weaning. That includes newborns, older infants, and mothers at every stage of their breastfeeding journey.
FLOW Breastfeeding Medicine in Knoxville
6311 Kingston Pike, Suite 28W Knoxville, TN, 37919
We are located on the second floor of the medical office building. For your convenience, we recommend parking in the rear of the parking lot furthest from the street for elevator access if you are using a stroller or baby carrier. If you need assistance or help locating us, please call our office
