The Lactation Expert

The Lactation Expert Offering lactation consultant care and postpartum and parent coaching in-person in the Austin area and virtually worldwide.

05/21/2026

We spend so much time talking about how breastfeeding benefits babies that we sometimes forget something important:

Mothers matter too.

Breastfeeding is not just nutrition for babies. Research has linked breastfeeding with significant maternal health benefits, including lower risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain aggressive breast cancers, and even lower rates of depression and anxiety years after childbirth.

And beyond the research, there are also emotional, relational, and nervous-system benefits that many parents experience through breastfeeding.

None of this means parents should feel pressured or shamed.
Support matters.
Mental health matters.
And feeding outcomes are never a measure of someone’s worth as a parent.

AND maternal health matters too. 🤍

05/13/2026

There is so much data available to new parents right now—and most of it is immensely detrimental to breastfeeding.

Apps. Trackers. Scales. Timers.

And while some data can be helpful, it can also pull you out of your body and away from your baby.

Because feeding isn’t just numbers.
It’s cues. Rhythm. Behavior. Your baby. Your body. Your intuition.

Data has a place — especially when something is off or we’re trying to answer a specific question.

But most of the time, the goal isn’t to track more.

It’s to understand what you’re seeing…
and eventually feel confident responding to your baby without needing an app or a number to tell you what’s happening.

You don’t just need MORE information—you need the RIGHT information, and a place to actually learn how to use it.Because...
05/12/2026

You don’t just need MORE information—
you need the RIGHT information, and a place to actually learn how to use it.

Because lactation care isn’t just about knowing things.
It’s about knowing what to do, when to do it, and when not to.

And if you support families in the perinatal period, you’re already in it—
feeding questions show up everywhere.

In prenatal visits.
In postpartum recovery.
In bodywork sessions.
In midwifery visits.

The question is:
Do you feel confident navigating what you’re seeing?

That’s what The Lactation Expert Clinical Mentorship is here for.

This is a learning space for perinatal professionals—doulas, midwives, physicians, PTs/OTs, bodyworkers, and student IBCLCs—who want to:
• Build a stronger, evidence-based foundation in lactation and infant feeding
• Learn how to assess what’s actually happening (not just rely on guesswork)
• Strengthen clinical decision-making in real-world situations
• Get clear on scope—and confidently know when to refer out
• Talk through complex, nuanced cases with other thoughtful professionals

You’re not expected to have all the answers.
But you can become someone who knows how to think through them.

Weekly calls. Ongoing conversation.
A space to deepen your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and support families more effectively.

→ Join us: https://www.thelactationexpert.com/lactation-expert-mentorship

05/08/2026

I love a weighted feeding–
not because it gives us all the answers,
but because it gives us meaningful information.

When you’re worried your baby isn’t getting enough milk, that information can feel really reassuring.

During a weighted feeding, we weigh your baby before and after nursing to see how much milk they took, and we use that data to guide decisions about feeding, pumping, and supplementing.

But the weighted feeding isn’t the whole story.
Milk supply changes throughout the day.
And babies take different amounts at different feeds (just like adults!).

So we always look at it in context, alongside weight gain, diaper output, feeding behavior, and how things feel for you.

The goal isn’t to rely on the data forever.
The goal is to understand what’s going on with feeding…
And eventually feel confident reading your baby without all the extra numbers.

If you’re worried your baby isn’t getting enough milk, this is something we can figure out together. DM me or check out the link in my bio for info about support.

05/05/2026

This is the difference between a quick latch check and actual lactation care.

Assessment. Observation. Clinical reasoning. Real-time adjustments — all tailored to your baby and your life.

We weigh your baby to check their growth, perform a weighted feed, assess latch and positioning, and perform a full oral and infant assessment.

I’ll ask about your feeding goals, mental health, postpartum recovering, physical well-being, relationships, and support system.

And we’ll have plenty of time to get through everything you need.
Enough time to ask questions.
Enough time to troubleshoot.
Enough time to actually figure things out.

Finally, we’ll make a plan that works for your real life — not just in theory. Because feeding your baby is too important to rush.

This is the kind of support I offer new and growing families in Austin.

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