Brim Lactation & Family Care

11/08/2025

I obsessed (studied) for 4 years to become an IBCLC. It's my thing!

11/05/2025

Being your IBCLC means showing up strong in body, grounded in heart. 💜💪🏻🌿

11/04/2025

This is scary stuff. The moment the internet finds out you are pregnant, your info gets tracked so you can be fed formula promotion.

"Through tools like apps, virtual support groups or ‘baby-clubs’, paid social media influencers, promotions and competitions and advice forums or services, formula milk companies can buy or collect personal information and send personalized promotions to new pregnant women and mothers."

Why does this matter? Because the World Health Organization (WHO) restricts marketing of 3 things: To***co, Alcohol and Infant Formula due to their risks to public health. Meta is currently only restricting 2 of those...

Formula milk companies are paying social media platforms and influencers to gain direct access to pregnant women and mothers at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. The global formula milk industry, valued at some US$ 55 billion, is targeting new mothers with personalized social media...

10/30/2025

Newsflash: they've been asking for it since day 1 😉

Babies communicate with you from birth. They root, lip smack, put their hands in their mouth and cry.

Asking for milk/comfort/connection with words is no different. It meets their needs for healthy attachment and growth.

And no, your milk doesn't just suddenly lose nutrition after 6/12/24 months. That's a myth.

There's no rules around when you should wean. It's based on yours and your baby's desires, needs & circumstances. Nothing else. 💜

10/29/2025

✨ Today, I'm really excited to release this episode of the Brimful Podcast with IBCLC Erin Dykstra as my co-host.

We had a conversation about a bit of a touchy subject these days: ⚠️ Predatory Formula marketing and its influence on parents and care providers alike, to quit breastfeeding (partially or fully) in order to protect mental health.

Even with good intentions, this kind of narrative has real consequences that many families aren't aware of.

🎧 Listen to S2 E3: Why We Don't Give Permission to Quit. Out on all platforms today!

10/29/2025

Did you know...

The type of pump and size of fl**ge you use can make a big difference in how much milk you produce and how easily it flows.

A poor fit can cause pain & discomfort or low output - eventually leading to low milk supply, not because your body can’t make milk, but because your pump isn’t working with you.

It's also important that wearable pumps be used as a secondary pump and not a main pump if you're attempting to build your milk supply. You'll get the best stimulation with an electric double pump - ensuring that you pump both breasts at the same time.

✨ The right setup = more comfort, more milk, less stress.

Need help? Book a pump consult with IBCLC Pamela by visiting the link 🔗 in bio.

10/23/2025

The newest episode of the Brimful Podcast is out today! ✨

I spoke with Janelle Fontaine, RMT of Nurturing the Mother, about gentle care and recovery after cesarean birth.

She shared her knowledge in cesarean massage, scar rehab, and reconnecting with your core and body after surgery — reminding us that healing is both physical and emotional. 💛

🎧 Listen now on the Brimful Podcast, and don’t forget to follow the show for more conversations about feeding, recovery, and perinatal wellness.

☕️ If you love what we’re creating, you can support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee (link in bio)!

10/21/2025

✨ Exciting news! On Thursday, I’m joined by a very special guest co-host on The Brimful Podcast: Erin Dykstra, IBCLC of Sweet Spot Lactation!

We’re diving deep into the powerful connection between breastfeeding and mental health, including the protective role of lactation hormones, and the misconception (often fueled by formula marketing) that quitting breastfeeding is automatically better for your wellbeing.

There’s so much nuance here. from overlooked factors, to how our healthcare system often misses the mark in helping families make fully informed choices.

This is exactly why we don’t “give permission” to quit breastfeeding. Because it’s not ours to give. Every parent deserves real support and all the evidence before making decisions that feel right for them. 💜

Got questions for us? Drop them below 👇and we might include them in the conversation!

🎙️ This episode drops early November. Follow The Brimful Podcast wherever you listen so you don’t miss it.

Want to support the podcast and the work we do? 🫶 buymeacoffee.com/brim.familycare

10/21/2025

📢 I don’t give permission to quit breastfeeding. That's only a decision you can make.

And parents feel best about these (and other) decisions when they've had expert support in exploring ALL options available to them...without wondering if there was more they could have done. 💜

10/20/2025

Scrubbing your n!pples to “toughen them up” before birth? 🧽🚫
That’s one breastfeeding myth we can leave behind.

Your body naturally prepares for feeding. No rough treatment required.

Pain during feeding comes from latch or positioning issues, not from a lack of n!pple “training.”

✨ Learning what effective feeding looks like before your baby arrives makes a world of difference.

Join our next online prenatal lactation class to get ready with confidence. Register at brimfamilycare.com for only $20! 🌿