Empowered Feeding, Reagan Gielincki

07/02/2026

Fitting fl**ges has become an important (and exciting) part of almost every visit I do. This is about more than measuring. I want to point out that basically everyone I see who has been "measured" has been measured incorrectly. Let me help you! Pumping shouldn't hurt!

Babies in Common makes birth, parenting & feeding easier with practice tips & lots of laughter. Prenatal & childbirth classes, feeding consultations, groups & the Babies in Common Show (published as a podcast and video). Welcome!

06/25/2026

"I can offer it to him so that he can have a feed that calms his heart." ❤️ oh my heart what a beautiful ode to weaning
https://llli.org/news/weaning-slowly-and-with-love/

06/25/2026

My website got a face-lift! Please check it out 💓

Breastfeeding can be a magical experience. Breastfeeding can also be very hard! My experience as an OT and IBCLC can help you meet your goals.

06/25/2026

✨ 20 years helping families overcome complex feeding hurdles.
👅 Specialized care for tongue ties, infant reflexes, milk supply & latch challenges.
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Breastfeeding can be a magical experience. Breastfeeding can also be very hard! My experience as an OT and IBCLC can help you meet your goals.

05/06/2026

This is what I do. I am not just "looking for a tie". I am checking for overall function, reflexes and how this all coming together at breast or bottle. I also check their body movements!

05/06/2026

*Formula is life saving medicine when desired by family or necessary when human milk is unavailable.

The research has been clear for years that exposure to formula in the first few days changes the gut and has potential consequences. Babies deserve care based on evidence and not to benefit the billion dollar formula industry.

Research has shown that it is best to avoid supplementation of cow’s milk formula in order to prevent cow’s milk allergy.

04/09/2026

Yes to all of this! I do fl**ge sizing where you can try on sizes to see what feels best. Hot tip! You probably aren't a 21mm even if the hospital told you you were.... Set up an appointment today! Let's make pumping better!

03/26/2026

It is important to ask yourself who benefits when something is being sold to you. And super important to note...everyone is tired! Babies are a lot of work!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E93czByxN/

Formula milk marketing exploits parental anxieties about common infant behaviours such as fussiness or poor sleep.

Premium branding is paraded as having “premium benefits”, when in fact the only difference is the price.

Claims made by the formula milk industry about their products are often misleading, scientifically unsubstantiated & violate the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes.

WHO is calling on governments to end exploitative marketing and protect babies’ health.

03/25/2026

See link below for virtual meeting

This week is the week! Our virtual baby cafe option launches this Wednesday, March 25 from 10am-11am. Save the LINK here: https://shorturl.at/9SYNo or scan the QR code!

We will still be meeting IN PERSON at the Hastings Public Library-MI this week (and every week) Tuesday from 10-noon and on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the Charlotte Library.

We can't wait to see you!

Can't make the meetings? No worries! You can text/ call our breastfeeding peer counselor, Courtney, with all of your breastfeeding questions at 269-838-9985.