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Did you know your breastmilk is constantly changing?The antibodies, fats, hormones, and other components of your milk ar...
06/08/2026

Did you know your breastmilk is constantly changing?

The antibodies, fats, hormones, and other components of your milk are dynamic and adapt throughout your breastfeeding journey.

One thing that surprises many parents is that breastfed babies don’t always need progressively larger bottles as they get older.

In fact, many breastfed babies take a similar volume of milk at 1–2 months as they do at 6+ months.

“But won’t they need more milk as they get bigger?”

Not necessarily.

Unlike formula, breastmilk is a living food that changes over time to meet your baby’s needs. This is one reason many breastfed babies can continue to grow well without needing larger and larger bottles.

So if your baby is 10 months old and still “only” taking 3–5 oz bottles, or they transferred 3–4 oz during a weighted feed, that doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong.

Instead of comparing ounces, look at the bigger picture:

✔️ Growing well
✔️ Following their growth curve
✔️ Content after feeds
✔️ Plenty of wet diapers
✔️ Feeding appropriately for their age

And if you’re exclusively pumping, don’t panic if you’re “only” pumping 3–4 oz at a time. Pump output doesn’t always tell the whole story, and many babies do perfectly well with those volumes.

Your body is incredible. After birth, hormonal changes help guide milk production and composition so your milk continues to support your growing baby.

Did you know breastmilk changes over time? Tell me below: have you ever worried about making enough milk? 👇

❗️Every baby is different. Bottle volumes vary, and the examples above are general ranges, not individual recommendations.

▶️Comment “SUPPORT” and our IBCLC lactations consultants would love to help you!
research articles listed here: https://parentingscience.com/calories-in-breast-milk/

We often blame our hormones for our symptoms, and hormones absolutely matter!!But they can’t function in a depleted stre...
06/04/2026

We often blame our hormones for our symptoms, and hormones absolutely matter!!

But they can’t function in a depleted stressed out state 😰

Your hormones are actually responding to something deeper.
I can’t tell you how many women come to our practice convinced they have a hormone problem, only to discover their bodies are simply running on empty.

They’re exhausted from years of stress.
From pregnancy, breastfeeding, caring for everyone else before themselves.

They’ve tried every supplement, diet, and protocol they can find online.

Many of them have even been told their labs are “normal.”
Yet they still don’t feel like themselves.

Sometimes it’s that your body has been trying to function without the resources it needs.

And minerals is a HUGE part of this story.

Your body needs minerals to make energy, support stress resilience, regulate blood sugar, maintain hydration, support thyroid function, and yes, even support healthy hormones.

And honestly, this is GOOD news.
Because depletion can be addressed!

That’s exactly why I created the Hydrated & Glowing: The Summer Mineral Masterclass.

We’ll cover:
✨ The minerals most women are missing
✨ Why you’re still exhausted despite doing “all the right things”
✨ How hydration actually works
✨ The connection between minerals, energy, stress, and hormone health
✨ Practical food-first strategies you can start implementing right away

If you’ve been told your labs are normal but you know something still feels off, this class is for you.

Comment GLOW and I’ll send you the details

06/03/2026

If your baby is sensitive to dairy proteins coming through your breastmilk, they would likely be sensitive to the dairy proteins in standard cow’s milk-based formula as well.

So if your baby seems to tolerate formula better than breastfeeding, it’s worth taking a step back and looking at the full picture. Often, factors like positioning, latch, milk transfer, feeding management, or even normal newborn fussiness may be playing a role.

Eliminating dairy from your diet while simultaneously giving a dairy-based formula doesn’t really support the idea that dairy is the root cause.

Babies can be fussy for many reasons, and jumping straight to formula shouldn’t be the first step, especially if your goal is to breastfeed.

(And to be clear, this is not anti-formula. Some families absolutely need or choose supplementation, and formula can be a wonderful tool. My concern is the misinformation that often accompanies conversations around combo feeding and milk supply.)

If your baby seems uncomfortable, excessively fussy, or in pain, I strongly encourage you to work with an IBCLC. If breastfeeding is important to you, getting skilled support can make a huge difference before making major feeding changes.

One other thing that gave me pause: the recommendation to “test” formula on a good day. If breastfeeding is already going well, why introduce formula just to see what happens?

Wouldn’t we also want to consider how that specific formula may affect the baby and whether there’s actually a reason to make the change?

Did anyone else see this reel? What were your thoughts?

My friend texted me this out of nowhere and I love it. 😂Because here’s the thing, her body was not being weird. It was b...
06/03/2026

My friend texted me this out of nowhere and I love it. 😂

Because here’s the thing, her body was not being weird. It was being incredibly smart.

Cravings are often your body’s way of telling you exactly what it needs. And pickle juice? That’s a sodium signal.

Sodium is one of the most commonly depleted minerals, especially in summer when you’re sweating more, and especially if you’re stressed, pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding.

And here’s the part that surprises most people, drinking more plain water when you’re low in sodium actually makes it worse.

Water needs minerals to get into your cells. Without them it goes right through you. That’s why you can drink all day and still feel dehydrated and exhausted.

The fix is simpler than you think. Start with a pinch of quality salt in your water and some coconut water for potassium (or cream of tartar 😆). These two minerals work together and your body will feel the difference.

Swipe through to see the full breakdown, including signs your sodium might be low and exactly what I told her to do.

And if you want to go deeper on this, I’m teaching all of it live on Friday June 12 at 12pm ET in the Hydrated and Glowing Summer Masterclass.

We cover the top 5 symptoms I see and exactly how minerals connect to each one, plus 10+ mineral mocktail recipes to start feeling better today.

$27. Replay included. Link in bio or comment GLOWING and I’ll send you the link directly.

Do you crave pickles? And no harm if you are, honor that craving as you might just need that extra sodium ;)

06/02/2026

Think of your health like a tree (or a plant in my case).

The symptoms you see, fatigue, bloating, brain fog, skin issues, those are just the leaves. But the roots? There are dozens of them, all tangled together, all feeding each other. You can’t fix a wilting plant by watering *one* root.

And yet, that’s exactly what I see happening. Everyone is chasing a single root cause. Parasites. Mold. Gut bacteria. Hormones.

And while yes, these things absolutely matter, the mistake is treating them like they exist in isolation. Like fixing that one thing will make the whole tree flourish.

It won’t. Because the roots don’t work that way, and neither does your body.

How did it get there in the first place? What’s the soil made of? What’s been missing for years that allowed those roots to weaken?

One answer that keeps coming up, and one that most people are dramatically underestimating: minerals. Not just taking a supplement and calling it done, but truly replenishing what’s been depleted at a foundational level.

Tomorrow I’m dropping something I genuinely believe is one of the most important things I’ve put together. If minerals have ever confused you, overwhelmed you, or just felt like a missing piece, this is for you…stay tuned 🤗

06/01/2026

Wondering why you’re constantly exhausted, fatigued, dealing with brain fog, digestive issues, painful periods, or just feeling off?

Unfortunately we’ve normalized “utter exhaustion” in motherhood. But it might actually be a mineral imbalance.

Minerals are your body’s factory workers. They help everything function properly, your hormones, digestion, energy, sleep, nervous system.

The physical stressors of pregnancy and breastfeeding can deplete you of these minerals, and everyday motherhood keeps the depletion going.

If you’ve had blood work done and been told everything looks normal but you’re not feeling normal, minerals are likely the missing piece. Many minerals aren’t stored in your blood but in your tissue and cells, so bloodwork alone doesn’t give you the full picture.

I’ve got something exciting coming Wednesday, all about minerals and why you’ve been feeling the way you have and how to have a hydrating and “glowing” summer 🤗🤩 Stay tuned!

if you’ve implemented minerals and electrolytes, what’s been the biggest win you’ve noticed?

also, I’m making my plain Jane electrolyte recipe in this video, grab an eighth of a teaspoon salt, a quarter teaspoon cream of tartar, and a squeeze of lemon or lime and add some ice..so good for a sugar free option 😆

05/30/2026

When your kids finally don’t *need* you (most times), and you can finally enjoy a nice hot cup of coffee

But after years of always having lukewarm…it’s actually what you prefer…anyone else 😆

Also shoutout to my husband for the Spaceballs reference 😂

Low milk supply is incredibly complex and sometimes, despite doing everything “right,” a mom still may not make a full m...
05/27/2026

Low milk supply is incredibly complex and sometimes, despite doing everything “right,” a mom still may not make a full milk supply.

That is real. That is valid. And it deserves compassionate, individualized support, not guilt or shame.

At the same time, many families are never fully assessed for the root contributors impacting milk production, from latch and milk transfer to blood sugar regulation, hormones, mineral status, stress, thyroid health, PCOS/PMOS, postpartum nourishment and more.

This is exactly why I created my new Motherhood Program:

combining proactive lactation + functional nutrition support during pregnancy and postpartum.

Inside we focus on:
✨ Prenatal lactation prep
✨ Blood sugar + mineral support
✨ Nourishment for pregnancy/postpartum
✨ Breastfeeding foundations + milk removal
✨ Ongoing postpartum guidance
✨ HTMA testing to help identify deeper patterns + nutrient depletion

And no matter what your feeding journey looks like, breastfeeding never has to be “all or nothing.”

Combination feeding is still breastfeeding. Your worth is never measured in ounces!

If you’re pregnant and want proactive support, comment “motherhood” and I’ll send details.

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