Scotty Thomson

Scotty has over 25 years of experience in maternal-child nursing and has been a certified lactation consultant since 1998. In 2015, she reorganized the lactation services at Thomas Hospital (Fairhope, AL) and built a new program to more effectively serve breastfeeding mothers. She led a weekly Baby Cafe breastfeeding support group for 3 years that grew from 5-6 women a week to 18-25 a week. She recently working in Labor and Delivery at USACW (Mobile, AL). She has been instrumental in creating a supportive environment for all mothers. She is currently providing lactation support through Gulf Coast Lactation full time. Scotty continues to support women as they journey into motherhood. She is a member of ILCA (International Lactation Consultants Association) and the Alabama Breastfeeding Committee. She is passionate about holistic care in the maternal-child setting. She believes that all moms deserve a more holistic approach to continued support after leaving the hospital so they can be successful in their breastfeeding journey.