Optimal Nurturing

05/01/2026

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05/01/2026

Care Team Q&A Series
Day 14/18.

Same question, different perspective.

Hillery shares how she would approach: What is your favorite feeding challenge or milestone to assist with?

05/01/2026

Care Team Q&A Series
Day 14/18.

Today we’re covering: What is your favorite feeding challenge or milestone to assist with?

Jessica shares her thoughts.

Keep an eye out later for Hillery’s perspective.

04/30/2026

Care Team Q&A Series
Day 13/18.

Same question, different perspective.

Jessica shares how she approaches: What is your favorite part of a consult?

04/30/2026

Care Team Q&A Series
Day 13/18.

Today we’re diving into: What is your favorite part of a consult?

Hillery shares her insight.

Watch for Jessica’s answer later today.

04/29/2026

Care Team Q&A Series
Day 12/18.

Same question, different perspective.

Hillery talks through her approach to: What is something you tell almost every new mom?

04/29/2026

Care Team Q&A Series
Day 12/18.

Today we’re answering: What is something you tell almost every new mom?

Jessica shares her perspective.

Be sure to check back later for Hillery’s answer.

04/28/2026

Care Team Q&A Series
Day 11/18.

Same question, different perspective.

Jessica breaks down her thoughts to: What is one myth about breastfeeding you wish would disappear?

04/28/2026

Care Team Q&A Series
Day 11/18.

Today’s topic: What is one myth about breastfeeding you wish would disappear?

Hillery shares how she thinks about this.

Hear Jessica’s perspective later today.

04/28/2026

New Research: "We found that mothers who exclusively breastfed in the first months postpartum had lower odds of elevated PPD symptoms, while breastfeeding intentions did not significantly modify this relationship. Notably, a substantial proportion of mothers did not meet their exclusive breastfeeding intentions, emphasizing the importance of supporting mothers in achieving their feeding goals to promote maternal mental health."

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0340269&fbclid=Iwb21leARc-XdjbGNrBFz5MGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkCUaROezjnJhZ6UDo8kvbORAFh0lgXNbJJlD4ANlCREOXFW5h_KM-VyJ7Ky_aem_47AaHhkwcLs8ZOCjA-vsxA

Approximately 13% of women in the United States (U.S.) experience postpartum depression (PPD), a mood disorder that negatively affects maternal and infant wellbeing. Breastfeeding may protect against PPD and breastfeeding intentions may moderate this relationship. This study examined the association...

04/27/2026

Care Team Q&A Series
Day 10/18.

Same question, different perspective.

Hillery shares her thoughts on: What does trauma-informed lactation care mean to you?

04/27/2026

Care Team Q&A Series
Day 10/18.

Today we’re talking about: What does trauma-informed care mean to you?

Jessica walks through her approach.

Check back later to hear from Hillery.