Best Beginnings Lactation LLC

08/21/2025

I'll be taking a few weeks break through September to focus on my newest addition! Happy to refer or find someone close by if your need help!

04/08/2025

To cover or not to cover? It's your decision! Don't stress the trolls, they have nothing better to do than hate on people.

My favorite new past time is trolling the trolls and posting vintage BF photos to comments saying "in my day we had morals" or "women need to cover up, that's how it's always been done" or other nasty comments.

P.S. they get really mad when I don't actually say anything, but just keep replying with more photos...

P.P.S. In case anyone needs ammunition to start a movement...

03/13/2025

To all those struggling or have struggled with breastfeeding, pumping and producing enough....

You are the reason breastfeeding needs to be the norm. When our bodies don't work how we expect, we see a specialist. When our kidneys fail, we're sent to find out why. When our heart malfunctions we get treatment. Evidence based, professional treatment.

When breastfeeding doesn't go as planned, we're given a bottle and told "Fed is best." We're given dumb hacks off tik tok and told to go play in the bedroom with our partner to bump up some oxytocin. Sure, proper fl**ge fitting and lubrication will optimize pumping output. But what if there's a deeper cause? Insufficient glandular tissue? Thyroid levels off? Prolactin levels low? Why? We're not told the whys. In fact, what doctor do you go to to find out the why's? They send you to an IBCLC who can't get in network for insurance companies that you have to pay out of pocket for.

The norm needs to change. Society failed you and I'm sorry. I'm sorry it's like this. I'm sorry we as women are continuing to fight for evidence based care, equitable care, and care based off of studies of WOMENS BODIES, not men.

Breastfeeding needs to be considered the norm so that when it's not normal for someone, we can help them find out why.

12/01/2024

I (and many other IBCLCs) have been saying for YEARS that women need smaller fl**ge sizes with pumps... finally a study that's looking at that. Reutrning to work? Exclusively pumping? Thinking of pumping? Book a pumping session with me for a better fl**ge fit!

Background: Pumping is a common practice in the United States, but it can be uncomfortable and lead to concerns about milk supply. The fit of the fl**ge, or bre...

11/27/2024

"Babies are people, not toys.
You do not have to "share" your baby just because an adult feels put out, and wants to hold them.
You do not have to put up with your baby fussing at being passed around.
Babies are people with the right to feel safe and choose who touches them-ie, if they are only happy with you, that is fine. Someone can sit next to you and interact with baby while leaving them in their comfort zone.
You are your baby's advocate and voice. Do not be afraid to speak up for them. Boundaries are healthy, manipulation is not; firmness does not equal rudeness, so don't allow others to put guilt on you for holding your baby." ~Jody, mom of 5.

10/10/2024