Magnolia Lactation Consulting

12/14/2025

Something to consider if you’re having weight gain concerns.

12/14/2025

So what do y’all think? Should we make a vacation in th French countryside so we can talk about baby p**p?

12/11/2025

Magnolia Lactation is a different kind of practice.
We go way beyond just positioning and “latch looks good!, they’ll grow out of the other stuff!”
We want to find the root cause
We’ll definitely give you activities to do with your baby at home.
For craniosacral therapy we’ll work on releasing the strains and tensions that are contributing to gas, difficulty p**ping, latch problems, and reflux.
We don’t think “colic” is an answer.
We are here to walk through your journey with you.
We’ll tell you sort through conflicting advice.
If that’s what you’re feeling, give a follow. 💜
And if you’re in the Baton Rouge area and need breastfeeding, bottle feeding, milk supply and baby body work, give us a text. 💜

11/27/2025

You don’t have to struggle through and figure it out on your own.
You don’t have to smile even when you’re feeling conflicted on the inside.
You don’t have to exhaust your research skills and try to fix things on your own.
This time with your baby is precious. It’s ok to ask an expert - someone who has sorted through all of the articles and research and has even lived through these struggles. In fact, you’ll be so much happier that you got help early on.
Whether you’re struggling with latch, bottles, milk supply, reflux, or colic has you covered in Baton Rouge. 💜
My goal is that no one has to be like me and learn the hard way, but that you get expert care and guidance early on.

11/17/2025

What have you heard about craniosacral therapy (CST)?
Have you even heard about it?

TL;DR - it's gentle body work for babies who are tense, cranky, having difficulty feeding or settling ... and more.

Reach out with your questions!

What is CST? Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle and effective form of body work. Practitioners use light pressure to address tensions and strains and to gently release them. The touch is only 5 grams

11/14/2025

Wait, they don’t mean this type of bear cup? I think anyone who works with feeding babies/toddlers giggled a little watching the hype over adult 🐻 cups.

Some babies struggle with taking a bottle, so we’re here to help.
When a baby is 5/6 months old and not wanting to take a bottle, sometimes the best move is to skip it. That’s where the honey bear cup comes in. We pop a little straw in and can teach baby how to drink safely from a straw. The squeezy nature of the bottle is just right for bringing the liquid up for learning.

So do you have any bear cups hanging around in your kitchen?

11/07/2025

Join us for the launch of our Infant Massage Class!
This class is geared to pre-crawling babies and open to clients and non-clients alike!
It's free, but space is limited so registration is required.

https://magnolialactation.com/massage/

10/07/2025

This looks like a great opportunity for expecting moms. 💜

MATERNITY MODEL CALL:
Hey mamas - I have quite a few new outfits/gowns arriving in the next couple of weeks and I am looking for 2-3 expectant moms who would be interested in doing some modeling for me! Please read below to see if you might be a great fit…

Requirements -
Must be currently 28-34 weeks pregnant.
Must be extremely confident in front of the camera and with posing.
Must be ok with images being used online (website, social media, etc.).
Must be ok with not being fully covered - Some of the outfits will show legs, belly, etc. (We will discuss this prior to your session.)
Must arrive to session with hair and makeup ready. (Professional hair & makeup preferred.)I can provide recommendations for MUA if needed)

Each model will receive 10 fully edited images from the session.

If you feel like you are a great fit for this, please email me at cherilynhainesphotography@gmail.com (or use the Contact Form on my website) with the subject MODEL CALL. Please include a recent picture of yourself as well as your availability (weekdays or weekends).

09/24/2025

It’s probably not a clog that’s causing the problem. It’s most likely breast tissue inflammation that is causing pressure on the milk ducts and can also cause milk stasis.
If you have engorgement or hard spots, it can cause more damage to treat the breast as though there is a clog to squeeze out.

And sunflower lecithin isn’t the best choice either. It can cause GI issues in both mom and baby when there are better alternatives that don’t (like supplementing choline as needed and breast health probiotics).

If you’re seeing clumpy or stringy milk, it can be a first sign of infection that needs to be addressed.

Fever or flu like symptoms when you’re also having these breast issues? Message your provider.

Lumps, engorgement, breasts not feeling well drained, frequent stringy milk, frequent mastitis - get to an IBCLC, don’t wait it out.

09/14/2025

Is there help for the feeding problem I’m experiencing? Yes.
Your feeding experience and concerns are valid and we have the honor of going on that journey with you.
Whether you’re wanting to exclusively breastfeed, want/need to add in pumping and bottles your care is tailored to your situation.
This week we worked on the whole spectrum. 💜Prenatal breastfeeding class to lay the foundation of what to expect before that first latch.
💜Newborn home visits to get started strong.
💜Full spectrum tongue tie care - Magnolia Lactation sticks with you for the whole journey!
💜Craniosacral therapy to help those tight babies release and relax.
💜Bottle feeding consults to have peace of mind for returning to work.