Oh, Baby Lactation Care

08/08/2026

08/07/2026

After a busy week with lots of babies-
Just wanted to share this stunning photo of my very own Niece and her sweet babies.

All teenagers now, but happily breastfed twins no less:)

Hope you had a week getting care and support you needed to feed your babies in all the ways that work for you.💗💗
Happy World Breastfeeding Week, ya’ll.

08/04/2026

Post Partum Psychosis.
It’s in the news again, right now, with the trial of Lindsay Clancy.

I’m not getting into the nuts and bolts of her prosecution-

But I think the best way to us to make something helpful out of this tragedy is to spread the message about what to look for and actually how prevalent PPP is.

1-2 out of 1000 PP mothers.
That’s as prevalent as HELLP Syndrome.

Let’s all take the time to understand as best we can (still not tons of research)
Those of us who see PP parents need to know what to ask and how to basically assess.

Make no mistake, Private Practice IBCLCs fill a gap here in the spaces between OB and pediatric care.

We spends hours with new families and ask about mental health in those spaces between Peds appointments and the 6 week OB check-

WE HAVE THE SKILL AND OBLIGATION TO BE SCREENING FOR PROBLEMS and referring appropriately.

Every visit, every time.

Maternal Mental Health Treatment Online with .repost
・・・
1 to 2 in every 1,000 mothers will experience postpartum psychosis, yet most people have never been taught the signs.

Misdiagnosing this condition is dangerous. While postpartum depression causes severe sadness, hopelessness, and exhaustion, postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency. It involves a sudden break from reality, including hallucinations, delusions, and severe confusion.

One is an illness that requires ongoing therapy and medication; the other is an acute medical crisis that requires immediate, emergency hospital intervention. Misidentifying the signs delays life-saving care.

Knowing the difference isn’t just helpful, but can save a mother’s life.

Share this post to help us fight stigma and stop the spread of misinformation 🤍

momsmentalhealth

08/03/2026

As we celebrate WBM-
Lactation Hub put this soooo eloquently.
Speaking the words that need to be said.
Yes we will “celebrate” the “what’s working” theme this year.
But we need to talk about what’s NOT.
Especially in the U.S.
👉🏽No widespread paid leave
👉🏽Insurance coverage for skilled lactation is spotty at best-
👉🏽NOT ONE OF THEM, including Medicaid, WANTS TO PAY FOR this care for you and your baby.
👉🏽Parents left scrambling to afford skilled lactation care; thinking the doulas do it, the Pediatrician does it or their OB offers it.

NOPE.

So yes we’ll celebrate, whoop de do💜
But in attaining a goal, advocacy for access to care is something we can’t ignore.

08/03/2026

If ya’ll have gotten care from us, you KNOW we don’t hate formula.
What we DO hate is their predatory marketing practices.
In this World Breastfeeding Month-
Let’s be clear.

All of them say they support moms and babies (let’s face it formula is necessary), but what they also do is undermine breastmilk feeding in other subtle ways.
Two things can be true at the same time.
Just remember profit rules supreme.
Did you feel heavily marketed to from formula companies?

Companies that produce breast milk substitutes are lobbying against maternity rights such as paid leave and support for breastfeeding!

08/02/2026

Happy World Breastfeeding Month!🤩🤩

07/30/2026

Ya know…
It’s this that matters. When people are happy with their feeding goals.
Sometimes those goals are very different from the next person’s- and sometimes goals change with circumstances.
(That happens a lot)

But coming through the other side of feeding your baby? And feeling good about it and your journey?

THATS WHAT I WANT FOR YOU.🫶🏽💜
To smile when you remember feeding your baby, no matter how it happens.
Come feed your baby your way:)
We’ve got you.

07/30/2026

Gosh I love this post.
Do you NEED a Symphony?
Probably not. At one time yes, but MOST parents do well with a Spectra, or a Unimom pump.

If you’re in the NICU often with your baby, your breasts might get used to the removal of the Symphony (that’s a thing!) and pumping with one at home might be a plan.
But even for parents with a hx of IGT, poor supply due to HBP, PCOS, past breast surgeries-
The rental Symphony might not be needed. What pumps worked best for you?💦🤩

🚫 Do you really need to rent a Medela Symphony?

Let’s break it down, because in years past (like 6+ years ago), the answer was POSSIBLY. But in 2025? You do not need to lug that giant suitcase of a pump home (and pay $$ for it).

The real reason many people used to rent the Symphony was because:
-We didn’t realize fl**ge sizing was a thing (hint: it is 🔍)
-We lacked education in optimizing pumping
-Most consumer pumps couldn’t fully support supply needs
-NICU/early delivery = automatic rental recommendation

But things have changed. 🙌🏼
We now have powerful, customizable pumps that are actually affordable and often covered by insurance, like the Spectra, Motif, and Unimom Opera. Pumps that work even for NICU and preemie families.

So before you run to rent:
✅ Confirm your pump is a solid choice
✅ Get fl**ge sized by a lactation provider
✅ Assess for any underlying factors impacting supply or output concerns

⚠️ Reminder: “Hospital grade” is NOT a regulated term.
Just because it says so, doesn’t mean it’s magic.

We still respect the Symphony,it was a workhorse in its prime! BUT it is not something we ever find ourselves telling a parent they NEED to make a difference in what they have going on. Usually there’s underlying factors OR issues that can be fixed with sizing and optimizing their pumping routine.

Moral of the story?
Meet with someone first. Don’t assume the problem is your pump until you’ve checked everything else.

fl**gesizing lactationconsultant milksupplysupport pumpingtips postpartumcare lactationhub

07/29/2026

Look at this cool conference in Maternal Mental Health!

Join the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and The Connecticut Women's Consortium for the Innovations in Maternal Behavioral Healthcare: Mitigating Risk & Optimizing Wellness Conference!

Behavioral health clinicians, medical providers, community-based practitioners, and lived-experience voices will come together to explore approaches to care across clinical, cultural, and holistic domains.
Our featured speakers will share expertise on maternal mental health, Black maternal health, trauma-responsive care, substance use, lived experience, and whole-person wellness—all with the shared goal of helping ensure every individual receives the care they deserve.

📅 August 7, 2026
📍 Hartford Marriott Downtown

🔗 Register now: https://hubs.li/Q04pFB2X0

07/28/2026

Who’s going to tell them?
YES - you can breastfeed and make milk with birthing!
Did you induce lactation with me or another IBCLC provider?