A Mother's Village- Emily Kaiser, Lactation Consultant

04/27/2026

Growth doesn’t lie. 📈

This sweet baby girl came to me after working with another IBCLC and being placed on a triple feeding plan, nursing, pumping, and supplementing, because mom was told the baby “wasn’t gaining well" just at the breast.

Mom was exhausted. Baby was working so hard. And everyone felt like they were failing.

But when we slowed down and actually looked at the full picture, latch, oral function, milk transfer, and feeding dynamics, things told a very different story.

✨ With targeted latch support
✨ Thoughtful, individualized clinical guidance
✨ And a plan that supported this dyad (not a one size fits all protocol)

➡️ Baby gained more weight feeding directly at the breast than she had on the triple feeding plan.

Let that sink in.

No extra pumping sessions.
No constant supplementing.
No running a marathon every 2–3 hours.

Just effective feeding.

And guess what?

Everyone is happier.
Baby is thriving.
Mom is confident.
Feeding feels sustainable again.

There’s more to this story, too.

This baby had a recent oral tie release, done without pre-habilitation and with very minimal follow-up support.

We’re now working through things that ideally should have been addressed before and after that procedure because release alone isn’t the full solution.

Here’s the truth:

Not every feeding plan needs to be aggressive.
Not every slow gain means low supply.
And not every family is best served by triple feeding (really, I never recommend it).

Sometimes what’s needed is:

✔️ A deeper assessment
✔️ Skilled, functional support
✔️ And a team that knows when to simplify instead of add more

If you’ve had a positive experience, share it.
If you’ve had a hard one, share that too.

Families deserve to hear real stories so they can make informed, supported decisions for their babies.

This is what the right support can look like. 💛

04/24/2026

Only 3 appointments left for next week!

I’ll be out of the office May 2–10, book now if you’d like to be seen before then.

Message me to grab a spot. ❤

04/21/2026

Some moms have extra milk.
Some babies need it.

Now, our community has a way to connect the two 🤍

We're proud to be both a Milk Depot and a Donor Milk To-Go site for the Milk Bank of Tennessee.

Meaning:

✨ If you’re a registered donor → you can drop off locally
✨ If your baby needs breast milk → you can access donor milk outpatient

Families can:
• Purchase donor milk
• Apply for financial assistance

No family should feel stuck when it comes to feeding their baby.

📩 If you’re interested in donating OR receiving donor milk, send us a message.

04/15/2026

Come see me today at The Med Center Expectant Parent Fair from 3:30–6:00 🤍

This is more than just a booth for me.
It’s showing up.
It’s standing up for what families deserve…real support, evidence-based care, and someone in their corner when feeding feels hard.

And today, my girls came to help me set up… watching, learning, and growing up in this work right alongside me.

The future of this business, if they choose it, built on compassion, advocacy, and doing things differently.

If you’re expecting or newly postpartum, I’d love to meet you. Come say hi.

04/12/2026

We need more milk donors in this area, please contact me for more information!

Did you know that Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee covers the cost of bloodwork required for donor approval? 💧

Becoming a milk donor is an incredible act of generosity, and we’re proud to support you every step of the way, so you can help babies thrive with your extra breastmilk!

🔗 To learn more about the approval process, please visit milkbanktn.org/donate 💜

04/09/2026

✨ Hi, I’m Emily, MSW, RLC, IBCLC & founder of A Mother’s Village 🤍

If you’re new here, I’m so glad you found your way to this space.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had families joining from all over, locally here in Bowling Green and from across the country (and even internationally), reaching out for support, answers, and reassurance.

And truly… it means so much.

A Mother’s Village was created to be a place where feeding your baby feels supported, not overwhelming.

Because so many parents are doing everything they can…
and still being told:

“It’s normal”
“Just give it time”
“They’ll grow out of it”

…but deep down, you know something isn’t working.

✨ Here’s what we actually do:

We specialize in:
• Breastfeeding + low milk supply (we will help you find actual answers)
• Bottle refusal + feeding transitions
• Pumping, fl**ge fitting, and output concerns
• Oral function + oral habilitation
• Unbiased tongue/lip/buccal tie assessments
• Pre/post tie release support
• Weight gain + milk transfer concerns
• Complex feeding situations that don’t fit into a “one size fits all” answer

Families often find us when:
→ Feeding feels harder than it “should”
→ Something just isn’t adding up
→ They’ve been told everything looks “fine”… but it doesn’t feel fine
→ They haven't gotten answers anywhere else, despite searching for them

While we’re based in Bowling Green, KY, we work with families all over the world virtually, because feeding support should be accessible, individualized, and actually helpful no matter where you live.

🤍 We are so honored you’re here.

If you’re new, I’d love to meet you:

✨ Comment below:
• Where you’re from
• How you found this page
• One question you have or a win you’re celebrating

You’re not meant to figure this out alone.
And you don’t have to 🤍

04/02/2026

Things that I heard last week that make me want to pound my head against a wall….. 🤯

💛 You’re not doing it wrong. You just haven’t been fully supported yet.

👇 Tell me what YOU were told that didn’t sit right.

03/17/2026

Is your baby waking every 30–45 minutes?

Or wanting to nurse all evening?

You’re not alone.

Sleep and feeding are closely connected in the early months, and many parents are unsure what is developmentally normal versus when something may need support.

I’m hosting a small virtual session for parents where we’ll talk through common sleep and feeding patterns and answer questions in real time.

🍼 Ask an IBCLC: Baby Sleep & Feeding
Live Parent Q&A with an IBCLC
💻 Virtual (Google Meet)
📅 March 26
⏰ 11 AM CST

✨ Many families can attend using insurance. ✨

If you’re navigating baby sleep and feeding questions, you’re welcome to join.

Spots are intentionally limited so parents can ask questions.

Register here: https://amothersvillage.intakeq.com/booking?serviceId=310af008-ef8b-4afb-9c98-0bf05006fc09

03/16/2026

Things parents were told this week that worry me.

Families often come to appointments feeling discouraged after hearing things like:

• “Clicking while feeding is normal.”
• “Babies just choke sometimes.”
• “Pain is part of breastfeeding.”
• “Bottle feeds should take an hour.”

While every baby is different, these challenges are often signs that feeding mechanics need evaluation.

Many feeding issues improve once we identify the underlying cause and create a plan to support both baby and parent.

✨ I have a few IBCLC appointments available this week.

📍 Bowling Green area + virtual visits available
✨ Most families qualify for insurance coverage.

If you know a parent struggling with feeding, feel free to share this post with them.