Mother Nurture Breastfeeding Support Services

05/04/2026

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5005964/

I'm doing a great webinar on mechanics of breastfeeding, suck dysregulation and etiology of low milk supply with "Breastfeeding
Conferences". Best and most informative one I've done in a long time with over 30 years in this field. It's important for us to be able evaluate and support breastfeeding mechanics and also understand why some women have low milk supply. So much of what we do is about assisting Moms in the present and also educating to prevent problems and change the future. This article resonated with me because we have much more of an awareness of nutrition, impact of obesity, and chemicals in the environment like BPA, PFOS etc.

We can do so much to support you where you are at, and also impact future breastfeeding journeys with good information. Sometimes we can't change what is - but we can help you achieve your goals and define your own success for your breastfeeding journey. That may be exclusive breastfeeding, or using a supplemental nursing system or anyting in between.

Skilled Lactation support is so important.

Lactation is a dynamic process that has evolved to produce a complex biological fluid that provides nutritive and nonnutritive factors to the nursing offspring. It has long been assumed that once lactation is successfully initiated, the primary ...

04/28/2026

Did you know that your breast milk provides essential building blocks for your child’s immune system? Your milk is a living fluid, bridging the gap until baby’s immune system matures. It provides antibodies and white blood cells that reduce inflammation and protect against infections. Breast milk also trains the microbiome which carries through the child’s lifetime.

04/28/2026

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A new study of more than 2,000 new mothers receiving support from WIC found that those who were exclusively breastfeeding at one month had significantly lower odds of elevated postpartum depression symptoms, and that was true regardless of whether or not they had planned to exclusively breastfeed.

The study also found that the majority of participants didn't meet their breastfeeding goals, underscoring just how much support matters.

Baby-Friendly designated facilities follow the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, an evidence-based framework shown to help families meet their feeding goals. Because when new parents get the support they need, the benefits extend well beyond feeding, to their emotional health and wellbeing too.

🔗Read the study: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0340269

🔗Learn more about the Ten Steps: https://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/for-facilities/practice-guidelines/10-steps-and-international-code/

03/29/2026

Breast milk is a living fluid containing germ-killing substances, healthy bacteria, antibodies, white blood cells, antimicrobials, and proteins that offer protection against bacteria and viruses.
The live bacteria in breast milk influences your baby’s gut health. Exclusive breastfeeding colonizes your baby’s gut with healthy bacteria that have lifelong benefits, like helping develop resilience against conditions such as diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome.

03/14/2026

Dear breastfeeding mom 🤍

No one really prepares you for the quiet sacrifice.

The long nights when the world is asleep but you are awake again.
The sore ni***es.
The moments when your arms ache and your eyes burn from exhaustion.

And still you pull your baby close.

Breastfeeding asks so much of you.
Your time.
Your body.
Your sleep.
Your energy.
Sometimes even your confidence.

There are days you wonder if you can keep going.

But then your baby settles against you. Their tiny hand rests on your chest. Their eyes soften as they drink, safe and comforted in the only place they have ever known.

And in that moment you remember why you keep showing up.

Because to them, you are everything.

Your body is their nourishment.
Your heartbeat is their calm.
Your arms are their safest place.

Science tells us breast milk contains nutrients, antibodies, and immune factors designed specifically for human babies. But what research cannot fully capture is the love behind every feed. The way a mother keeps giving even when she is tired.

One day your baby will not need you like this anymore.

But right now, in this season of late nights and quiet feeds, you are giving them something only you can give.

And that is a kind of love that leaves a mark on a child forever.

I hope you know….
You are doing something sacred. 🤍✨

03/14/2026

🧠✨ A drop of breast milk… in the nose?
Science says it might help protect the brain!!!

A newly published clinical study explored intranasal administration of fresh mother’s breast milk for babies with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).

HIE is a serious condition caused by reduced oxygen and blood flow to the brain around the time of birth and is a major cause of neonatal mortality and long-term neurological disability. 

Researchers investigated whether giving a small amount of fresh breast milk into the nose could be safe and feasible for these infants.

Here’s what they did:

• Fresh mother’s milk expressed within 4 hours was used
• 0.4 mL was placed in each nostril
• Given twice daily starting within the first 48 hours of life
• Continued until day 28

The results from the clinical study showed:
✔ The treatment was feasible in both the NICU and at home
✔ It was well tolerated with no adverse events reported
✔ Parents were able to safely continue the therapy after discharge 

Why might this work?
Breast milk contains stem cells, neurotrophic factors, growth factors, immune cells, and anti-inflammatory compounds that may support brain repair and neurodevelopment. 

The intranasal route is particularly interesting because it may allow substances to reach the brain through pathways connected to the nasal cavity, potentially bypassing the blood-brain barrier. 

This early clinical study mainly demonstrated safety and feasibility. Larger studies are still needed to determine whether it improves long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. Still, it highlights something remarkable!!
Human milk is not just nutrition. It’s biologically active medicine.

Science is still uncovering just how powerful it can be. 🧬

Tarjanyi E, Jermendy A, Szabo M, Brandt FA, Szasz B, Nyilas N, Meder U. F-NEO-BRIGHT: feasibility and safety of intranasal fresh breast milk in neonatal encephalopathy. Pediatr Res. 2026 Mar 3. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04847-2. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41776367.

03/14/2026

Breastmilk is so much more than just food. 🤍

It’s complex and dynamic providing baby with what they need in that moment.

✨ Oxytocin helps calm and comfort when baby is upset.
✨ Tryptophan helps start the sleep process.
✨ Endorphins help relieve pain.

Breastmilk adapts, which is why it can soothe, comfort and support in so many ways.

And remember: you can’t overfeed a breastfed baby directly from the breast.

03/04/2026

Saying the breast is “full of milk” is like saying lungs are full of air. It sounds right, but it is physiologically wrong.

The breast is not a storage bag. It is a living organ with blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves, and milk making tissue. Milk is produced continuously in the alveoli in response to hormones and milk removal. It is not “sitting around” waiting in ducts like liquid in a bottle.

That’s why engorgement is not just milk “backed up in ducts.” Engorgement involves vascular congestion, interstitial edema, and lymphatic compression. The swelling you feel is largely fluid and tissue pressure, not simply just milk volume. This is also why cold therapy works. Cold reduces blood flow and inflammation. If engorgement were only milk sitting in ducts, cold would do nothing. Relief would come only from emptying. But clinically, we know cold decreases pain and swelling even before milk is removed. Milk removal helps, yes. But it helps by reducing pressure and improving circulation and drainage, not because pus or inflammation is being “released.”

Language matters because it shapes care. When we reduce the breast to a container, we miss the biology and we give the wrong solutions. Physiology deserves more than shortcuts. 😮‍💨🤷🏼‍♀️💗

03/04/2026

Happy IBCLC DAY to my colleagues!!

Today we celebrate IBCLC Day!

Founded in 1985 with early support from La Leche League International, the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) set the global standard for lactation consultants. Today, IBCLCs continue to provide expert, evidence-based lactation care to families around the world.

Have you gotten care from an IBCLC? Ever wondered what makes them different from a La Leche League Leader or other breastfeeding counselors?

[Image of a child nursing, text describes the different between a La Leche League Leader and an IBCLC, more in comments.]

02/23/2026

Breastfeeding isn’t something you’re meant to figure out alone . An IBCLC provides expert compassionate support when you need it the most. Whether you’re dealing with pain, supply worries or would like reassurance you are on the right track, a visit with an IBCLC can make the difference. Sometimes one conversation can change everything. More comfort, more confidence, more peace, in your breastfeeding journey.