Hoosier Breast Friend LLC

09/01/2026

Join us for a mom walk at the beautiful Friendship Botanic Gardens on Wednesday, September 16th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm cst or until you’re ready to leave! We will meet at the welcome cabin.🪻

Bring a stroller or carrier so we can talk while we walk. Admission covered by Hoosier Breast Friend.

Can’t wait to see you there! 💜

08/28/2026

Imagine that!

UnitedHealthcare has a new policy taking effect 9/1 that justifies paying only for the lactating mother because...wait for it...the mother and baby are really only ONE patient since they're a dyad. Because your baby's feeding is inextricably entwined with you, they have decided that the payment issued for the mother actually covers the baby too. And no...they aren't applying this as an either/or policy. This means if your baby has UHC but you have no insurance or no lactation benefits yourself, you can't access benefits through the baby's plan.

They aren't the first insurance company to make a move like this, and won't be the last. Your access to benefits won't be moving in a positive direction, but rest assured their bank accounts will.

08/27/2026

Join us for our next Free Peer Support Group! Expecting moms, moms of all ages, and children are welcome. Light snacks & drinks are provided. Come hang out with us! 💃🏼

Wednesday, September 9th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

📍5877 Central Ave. Portage, IN

08/23/2026

Thank you for the kind words! 💜

08/19/2026

Looking forward to tomorrow's Motherhood 101 ❤️

We are excited to welcome Hoosier Breast Friend LLC to our monthly Motherhood 101 next Thursday, August 20th at Noon. Lauryn will be sharing about her work with moms as a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. We would love for you to join us for this interactive lunch and learn. Sign up today! 🥰

www.nwimaternalwellness.com/book-online

08/08/2026

This week’s wins 🤍

Every dyad is different—and that’s exactly why individualized support matters.

08/07/2026

There isn’t one “right” breastfeeding position—

Every nursing position offers different benefits depending on your baby’s age, latch, oral function, milk flow, and your comfort.

Here are 6 positions every nursing parent should know:

• Cradle Hold
• Cross-Cradle Hold
• Football Hold
• Side-Lying
• Laid-Back
• Koala Hold

Some positions can be especially helpful for:
➡️A shallow latch
➡️Fast letdown
➡️Reflux
➡️Tongue or oral function challenges
➡️Clogged ducts
➡️Recovering from a C-section

If one position isn’t working, don’t assume breastfeeding just “isn’t for you.” Sometimes, a simple change in positioning can completely change the feeding experience.

Save this post so you have these positions to try whenever feeding feels challenging. ✨

Which nursing position is your favorite? Let us know below! 👇🏼

08/05/2026

✨ Did you know we offer BabyLase Therapy at All About Function? 
 
BabyLase is a gentle, non-invasive infrared light therapy designed to help relax tight muscles and soft tissues, support nervous system regulation, and encourage more coordinated muscle function. 
 
We often use BabyLase to help prepare a baby’s body for success—not to replace treatment, but to support it. 
 
We may recommend BabyLase for: 
 
• Babies with persistent tension in the jaw, face, or neck to help their bodies relax before a tongue or lip tie release. 
• Babies who are struggling with muscle coordination, especially those having difficulty activating or integrating their suck reflex. 
• Babies who are healing with more tension than we’d like after a release. 
• Babies with mild oral tissue tension who may benefit from conservative treatment rather than a surgical release. 
 
Every baby is different, which is why we tailor our recommendations based on a thorough evaluation and your baby’s unique needs. 
 
Have questions about whether BabyLase might be appropriate for your little one? We’d love to help.  
 

07/24/2026

Is your baby a banana? 🍌

Even the most subtle curving can lead to a lot of difficulty with feeding. Imagine your body feels most comfortable when it’s curved one direction , but now it’s time to eat and you have to straighten out. That gentle pressure the opposite direction can actually make latching a lot more complicated!

This can contribute to a side preference, difficulty staying latched, and in severe cases even breast refusal.

07/16/2026

Here’s a reminder every new parent needs to hear: pain isn’t something you have to “push through.”

A little tenderness in the first few days can happen, but cracked ni***es, toe-curling pain, bleeding, or dreading every feed are signs that something needs a closer look—not something to simply tolerate.

Sometimes it’s latch.
Sometimes it’s positioning.
Sometimes it’s oral function.
Sometimes it’s milk supply or breast anatomy.

The good news? Most breastfeeding challenges have solutions when you get the right assessment.

You don’t have to “just wait it out.”

Breastfeeding is a learned skill—for both you and your baby. Asking for help is part of the process, not a sign you’re failing.

Save this for a new parent who needs to hear it. 🤍