Optimal Nurturing

12/23/2025

🎄✨ We turned the 12 Days of Christmas into a feeding journey. ✨🎄

No spoilers here...or maybe there is? Watch to find out!

Watch until the end and see how many days feel a little too familiar! 💛

12/22/2025

Motivation Monday 🤍

The holidays can be full and heavy at the same time. Give yourself permission to move slowly, set boundaries, and choose what supports your well-being.

12/21/2025

Hello, Winter! ✨

A reminder that care, connection, and support matter in every season.
You don’t have to do this alone.

12/20/2025

Spit-up can look like a lot!

In reality, it’s often much less than it appears. A small amount can spread and look dramatic, especially on clothing or blankets.

If you ever feel unsure or concerned, it’s always okay to ask questions. Support and reassurance matter!

12/19/2025

If you’ve ever been in our office, you may have noticed this hanging on the wall and wondered why. 🤍

This comes from Heather’s time as a labor & delivery nurse.

In simple terms, these were the criteria for a newborn to go home. They had to be able to eat, have a bowel movement, and maintain their body temperature to qualify for discharge from the hospital.

A sweet nursing student who spent a whole semester shadowing Heather in the hospital cross stitched the real one as a gift way back in 2015! She's a seasoned nurse by now!

Eat. P**p. Be warm.

It’s a gentle reminder that newborn care does not have to be complicated to be successful. Feeding well, having output, and staying warm are meaningful signs that your baby is doing what they need to do.

Sometimes, simple really is enough!

**pBeWarm

12/18/2025

Keeping it real Thursday ✨

When you’re just trying to nurse your baby and they unlatch at the exact wrong moment… and suddenly you’re both surprised.

Motherhood keeps you humble.

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

“Breastfeeding” is an umbrella term! 🤍

It simply means providing human milk to an infant, in whatever way works best for that family.

Nursing, pumping, supplementing, donor milk, tube or cup feeding… they all count.

Your feeding journey is valid because it is yours!

12/16/2025

Did you know? 🤍

One simple way to know your baby is getting enough milk is by counting wet diapers. After day 4, more than 6 wet diapers a day is a reassuring sign that your baby is well hydrated and getting what they need.

If you ever have questions or concerns about feeding, support is available. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

12/15/2025

Motivation Monday 🤍

You do not have to do more to be worthy of rest, support, or care. Showing up, even imperfectly, is more than enough.

12/14/2025

Today is the day!

We still have a couple of last-minute spots available for this afternoon’s Intro to Breastfeeding Class.

If you’d like to join us, we’d love to have you! 💛

Email info@optimalnurturing.com or message us to grab a seat.

12/13/2025

🎤❄️ It’s tiiiiiime!

Mariah’s thawed out and honestly… so should your breastfeeding prep.

For Keeping It Real Thursday, here’s the truth:
Most parents feel way more confident when they learn the basics before baby arrives — and our Intro to Breastfeeding Class is the perfect place to start. 💗

📅 December 14th at 2:30PM
📍 Bristol TN/VA Public Library
💜 Free to attend
✨ Space is limited!
📧 RSVP: info@optimalnurturing.com

Let’s make sure you go into 2026 feeling supported, informed, and ready. 💪