Cathy Walker, IBCLC

08/05/2026

Proud to have earned the perinatal mental health certification, PMH-C. Mental health is one of my passions. You can’t care for new parents without including mental health in your assessment

Postpartum Support International with .repost
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🧠💧 Why Lactation Providers Need Perinatal Mental Health Training

Feeding support is about so much more than just the latch — it’s about caring for the whole parent. As lactation professionals, you have a powerful role in spotting and supporting parents facing Perinatal Mental Health Disorders.

👶 Up to 1 in 5 parents experience these challenges, and many feeding struggles are closely linked to mental health. That’s why PSI’s specialized training is a game changer.

Swipe through to see how PSI’s Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training equips you with the skills to:
✔️ Identify mental health red flags during feeding sessions
✔️ Hold safe, supportive conversations
✔️ Connect parents to the right help
✔️ Understand cultural & clinical nuances

Join 30,000+ professionals worldwide who are making a difference. Virtual and in-person sessions available, plus CE credits!

💬 Ready to deepen your impact? Comment “Training” to get upcoming dates and locations.
🔗Or visit Postpartum.net/training

Support the whole parent — because mental health matters in every latch.

08/02/2026

Maternal Mental Health Treatment Online with .repost
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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 🤍

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08/02/2026

Postpartum Psychosis is a severe mental illness. It is not a moral failure, a character flaw, or something anyone chooses. It is an illness, and with the right care, full recovery is possible.

*️⃣ Perinatal and Postpartum Psychosis as a medical and psychiatric emergency. If you think someone you love is experience postpartum psychosis, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-852-6262 (free, confidential, and available 24/7), call 911, or proceed to the nearest emergency room. *️⃣

It affects 1-2 out of every 1,000 births, about as common as conditions like severe pre-eclampsia or multiple sclerosis. Symptoms can include confusion, hallucinations, delusions, extreme agitation, or an inability to sleep.

You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you WILL be well 💙

Learn more about perinatal & postpartum psychosis at Postpartum.net/get-help/postpartum-psychosis-help

06/16/2026

Please take note of these concerning warnings regarding the Snoo. Parents and babies deserve safe and clean products.

06/16/2026

Please read this safety announcement about the Snoo

Important update for SNOO Smart Sleeper users:

If you have, or are considering purchasing a SNOO Smart Sleeper, please be aware that its manufacturer, Happiest Baby, Inc., has been selling new sleep sack sizes and hospital SNOO bassinet bundles without first undergoing FDA review and obtaining FDA authorization.

The FDA strongly cautions patients, caregivers and health care providers that the X-Small and X-Large sleep sacks, and the SNOO Hospital Bundle, have not been evaluated for safety and effectiveness by the FDA and pose increased risks as described in the Warning Letter. The FDA also cautions that stains, soiling and unsanitary conditions have been reported on refurbished SNOOs distributed to customers, which may pose risk of infection. The FDA also cautions that mold has been reported on SNOO Smart Sleeper mattresses and/or mattress covers. Users should report any problems with SNOO products through the MedWatch Voluntary Reporting Form.

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/products-and-medical-procedures/pediatric-medical-devices

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm?action=reporting.home

05/20/2026

We did some Side Lying breastfeeding today in my office! Have you been wondering how to make this position work? Come on in and try it out with guidance!

Book online in the link in my bio at www.cathywalkeribclc.com

04/21/2026

I know what you might be thinking. Lactation Consultants and bottles? We are infant feeding specialists and many of us have extensive training in bottle feeding.
That means we evaluate/assess function with bottle feeding
We can help with choosing bottles/nipples
Navigating gas discomfort & distress
Troubleshooting long feeds
All the way to more complex issues like bottle refusal.

My blog goes into a deeper dive with some tips too!
Schedule your bottle skills consultation on my website at my www.cathywalkeribclc.com. I look forward to connecting!

04/07/2026

The next date for my Prenatal Breastfeeding course has dropped! Don’t forget to get prepared for all those feedings with your new baby! It may be natural but it is a learned skill for both parent and baby.
You’ll learn about your baby’s feeding reflexes
Learn how to know if your baby is eating enough at the breast
Let’s breakdown the latch
Get in the know about what to expect in the first 6 weeks. Babies change frequently
Learn proper breast care
Ask questions in this dynamic live course
You’ll also receive extensive resources
Book online on my website in my linktree in my bio

04/06/2026

Throwback photo from April, 2020. So relieved we emerged from that pandemic.
Made me think how grateful I am to work with all the families I see. My heart is full. Thank you for trusting me with your infant feeding journey.