Driven Lactation

09/10/2025

Wetaskiwin Families — Free Car Seat Clinic!

We’re coming to Wetaskiwin with a special car seat safety event where newly trained Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) will be performing free car seat checks as part of their final step toward certification. Each check will be completed under the supervision of certified CPST Instructors, so you’ll receive safe, reliable guidance while supporting new technicians in training.

🔹 At This Clinic, You’ll Get:
✔️ A full car seat check and installation support
✔️ Personalized recommendations for your child and vehicle
✔️ Education on proper harnessing and positioning
✔️ Instructor oversight to ensure accuracy and quality

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 17th
📍 Location: 5940 40 Ave, Wetaskiwin AB
⏰ Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
🚗 Book your spot: www.carseatconnection.as.me/wetaskiwin

This clinic is free of charge. Appointments are encouraged to save your spot, but walk-ins are welcome as time allows. Please bring your child (if possible), your car seat, your vehicle, and both manuals.

Your visit not only ensures your child is riding as safely as possible—it also helps new CPSTs gain valuable real-world experience.

09/02/2025

Parks| Celebrating the Children of Lacombe Born in 2025!

Welcome your new bundle of joy in a memorable and eco-friendly way with the BirthPlace Forest Program. Planting a tree in your child’s honour not only creates a lasting family memory, but it also helps grow a greener, more beautiful Lacombe for generations to come.

🌱 How It Works:
- Register at any time throughout the year.
- Celebrate with your family at our community tree planting event.
- Your child’s name will be added to a commemorative plaque in the BirthPlace Forest.
- Each tree is cared for by the City of Lacombe.

For $75, a tree will be planted in your child’s honour.

🔗 Application forms available at lacombe.ca under Parks - BirthPlace Forest
📞 Call: 403-782-1284
📧 Email: tverhoeven@lacombe.ca

Celebrate Lacombe's children and the future of our community. Plant your child’s roots in the BirthPlace Forest today! 🌳

09/02/2025

let’s celebrate you !

🤎 16 + years in total for me

share this if you’ve ever been in awe of what your body can do. you’re allowed to be proud !

08/21/2025

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Sending love ❤️ to all of you amazing people 🥰
Keep up the good work.

08/08/2025

What Drives Lactation?

Lactation is a biological process influenced by various factors, including hormonal changes, responsive parenting, and effective milk removal.

Concerned about your milk supply?

In my lactation consults, I provide education and support to empower you on your breastfeeding journey.

Book a virtual or in-home consult at https://www.drivenlactation.com/book-online

05/29/2025

The way we navigate breastfeeding obstacles, postpartum hormones, and the emotional and physical transition to motherhood is unique to us and not something we always prepare for till it is experienced. Something within our control is asking for support and learning about tools that we can use in tough moments.

What was/is your breastfeeding mantra?

Printable PDF available on my Blog:
https://www.drivenlactation.com/post/breastfeeding-affirmations

02/18/2025

Dear DL Followers,

This page is potentially going to be deleted by fb due to a post I shared to my stories about breastfeeding and intimacy. Please contact me through my website if this page disappears.

Driven Lactation is passionate about supporting families on their prenatal and postpartum journey. Trisha's approach encompasses multiple layers, each aimed at empowering and nurturing the birth and breastfeeding experience.

02/17/2025

💛💛 Happy Family Day 💛💛

Who is in your family? Share a little about your family if you want below. How are you spending family day?

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Partner support:
Hearing encouraging words from the baby's father or her partner or other loved ones means a lot when the breastfeeding parent is experiencing challenges. An
important role for support people is to nurture the mother while she nurtures the baby.

Ideas for how partners can help-->https://www.lllc.ca/sites/default/files/How%20Partners%20and%20Supporters%20Can%20Help-11.pdf

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day ❤

How do you express affection?

There’s a cultural tension around how we express affection towards animals compared to babies. Do you feel that one is more acceptable than the other?

Why do babies deserve affection?...

1. Emotional development: Babies who receive affection are more likely to develop strong attachments and a sense of trust in others. Affection helps them feel loved, safe, and secure.

2. Brain development: Affection, especially in the form of physical touch (like breastfeeding, cuddling, holding, or gentle caressing), has a direct impact on brain development.

3. Stress regulation: Babies are vulnerable to stress, and affection from caregivers helps them manage and reduce it. Touch and emotional closeness can release oxytocin, often called the "love hormone," which helps lower stress levels and promotes relaxation. This helps babies feel calm and secure in their environment. Keep them close! When latching, make sure there are many points of contact with you from cheek to feet. Holding skin to skin is shown to create homeostasis.

4. Physical health: Beyond emotional benefits, affection can also be beneficial for physical health. Positive physical contact boosts immune function and can even improve sleep quality. Babies who receive affection tend to experience fewer health issues overall. CIO is not the answer.

If you feel like you and your baby need a reset button, try a bath together!

Keep them close! 💛❤

"Let's give our babies all the love that is in our hearts, and stop worrying about the spoiling idea. Go ahead - be extravagantly affectionate! Your baby will appreciate it now, and will only benefit later. "
- Teresa Pitman, Author of The Art of Breastfeeding, LLLC Leader

02/10/2025

Stay cozy and cuddly with your little one in the comfort of your own home -- get a Lactation Consultation via text!

Are you looking for support with...

Establishing your milk supply
Prenatal breastfeeding education
Managing engorgement/inflammation
Latch and positioning support
Managing oversupply & forceful letdown
Managing unexpected obstacles
Starting solids
Improving milk production
Evidence based care
Breastfeeding past infancy
Weaning

Did you know that my text support package is for 2 WEEKS! Breastfeeding support is ongoing during this time.

Book your consult online: www.drivenlactation.com

02/09/2025

We need to look at the whole person when we assess breastfeeding challenges. There are societal influences that often we may not even realize are affecting our breastfeeding habits and creating problems.

3 habits that promote successful breastfeeding:

1. Feed your baby, not a schedule. Waiting longer between feeds only decreases your supply. Your milk actually has more fat content in it when the breasts are softer. If your baby is cueing you to feed, respond with a feed. Suckling and milk removal promotes milk supply.

2. Put your feet up. Get comfy and try Laid Back positioning to support your bodys rest needs. Take in the moment. Breathe that wonderful baby scent in. This supports your hormones, milk ejection and latch. Transition to motherhood is a transition. Listen to your body and your babys needs and don't over due it with crambed schedules. Your baby needs craddling and so do you!

3. Keep them close! Your baby wants to be close to you 💛 . Be near the people who support your breastfeeding relationship. We live in a culture of decreased attachment right now. Why? Formula was introduced to the generations before us and you may be a child of the Ferber Method. It is a form of generational trauma. Trying to break these cycles is hard. If you are having self doubt do to remarks about your breastfeeding relationship, reach out to me and also get connected with your local La Leche League Canada Group.

02/07/2025

Get reassurance that your littles are safe in their car seat!
Feb 21st, 2-5pm at the Didsbury FireHall
Drop in or make an appointment.

See the original post for details and to make an appointment.

FREE Car Seat Check!

Help new Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) gain hands-on experience on February 21st in Didsbury AB.

Bring your car seat and let them put their skills to the test under instructor supervision.

When: Feb 21 | Where: Didsbury Firehall, 2700 18 Street
Appointments recommended, but drop-ins welcome!
Book now: https://carseatconnection.as.me/didsbury