Kristin Whipple, CNM, IBCLC

About Kristin Whipple

Kristin Whipple, certified nurse midwife and lactation consultant, is accepting new patients at Jackson Purchase Primary Care - Women's Health. Kristin holds a Master of Science in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky, and her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. Before receiving her certification in midwifery, Kristin worked as a registered nurse and lactation consultant with Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Kristin specializes in prenatal and postpartum care, vaginal birth, breastfeeding support, gynecologic care, reproductive and sexual health, contraception and family planning, and peri- and postmenopausal care.

Languages Spoken

English

Certifications

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
American Midwifery Certification Board

International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

Electronic Fetal Monitoring
National Certification Corporation

Intermittent Auscultation
Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement

Basic Life Support
American Heart Association

Affiliations

United States Lactation Consultant Association

International Lactation Consultant Association

American College of Nurse-Midwives

American Association of Birth Centers

Education