SEMO Lactation and Postpartum Services

10/07/2025

Remember your baby’s stomach is only about the size of a cherry at birth!

Do formula companies sabotage breastfeeding?

These bottles of formula come in a packet of 6 marketed as a ‘First Baby Milk Formula Starter Pack From Birth’.

Although it comes with a disclaimer on the box that ‘Newborn babies may take only small amounts of infant formula to start with’ what sort of message does the size of this bottle send to parents worried that their newborn is having enough of their breastmilk?

Research tells us that on average in the first 24 hours a newborn’s feed will average about 7ml...meaning this bottle is 10 TIMES larger!

For many new babies 4-5 swallows of colostrum per feed is all they need in the first 24 hours.

The formula company also advises that once opened any unused formula be disposed of within one hour meaning a lot is going to be wasted in this kit making it an expensive and non environmentally friendly option.

02/19/2025

Come see us this Saturday, February 22nd, in Carbondale at the Women’s Health Expo! I’ll be in the cozy corner hosted by It Takes A Village!

02/17/2025

What are some things you are wanting to see done locally to help with breastfeeding? Classes? Mom meet ups? Let me know what you’re interested in!

01/23/2025

For those of you looking for a good bottle for your breastfed baby, here are some tips on what to look for to make it easier to go between breast and bottle.

Don’t fall for the marketing. There are so many bottle systems out there that are marketing themselves as “just like the breast” and even “shaped like the breast”. In truth the ones that look like a b**b often function the least like it. The good news is there are some[Read more]

12/24/2024

Some Christmas humor for you this Christmas Eve! I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and has an easier time latching their baby than this mama.

12/08/2024

Needing some tips to help manage breastfeeding during all of the holiday bustle? This article from the La Leche League has some great advice!

For many families getting together with relatives and friends to celebrate special days plays an important part in their lives. If a new baby has joined the family it’s exciting to introduce the new addition to others or for them to see how your children are growing. However, while friends and rel...

08/27/2024

After an extended maternity leave, I am back and ready to help with all of your feeding needs. For the month of September I am offering a fall special of $15 off virtual appointments! Message this page if you’d like to schedule a time.

08/09/2024

August is World Breastfeeding month! Check out this event in Sikeston on August 22!