Marion County IL Health Department Breastfeeding Support

11/20/2025

So many moms stop breastfeeding long before they ever wanted to not because they “failed,” but because it hurt and nobody ever taught them what a proper latch looks or feels like. A shallow latch can make every feed feel like torture, and far too many new moms are told to just “push through it,” when in reality all they needed was someone to show them how to get a deeper, more effective latch. This is why breastfeeding education isn’t optional it’s essential. A good latch protects ni***es, helps milk transfer, keeps babies growing, and keeps moms going. And when you think about it, better breastfeeding support actually saves insurance companies money. Breastmilk is the ultimate immune system booster: fewer infections, fewer sick visits, fewer hospital stays. Supporting breastfeeding isn’t just good for moms it’s economically smart. If insurance companies actually invested in real lactation support from the start, imagine how many moms could meet their breastfeeding goals instead of giving up from preventable pain.

11/20/2025

If you know, you know 🤷🏼‍♀️😂🩷

The Breastmilk Queen - Amy McGlade 🥰

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

There’s something magical about these ordinary mornings… the sun pouring in through the window, toys scattered across the floor, and a baby nestled perfectly against your chest like they’ve known that spot forever.

People talk about the hard parts of motherhood, and yes… there are plenty. But then there are moments like this, where everything feels gentle and warm and right. Where you look down at your baby’s little smile while nursing, and you can feel the whole world slow down. Where you realize that this body… your body, is their comfort, their safety, their peace.

Breastfeeding isn’t always easy, but the connection it brings? The way your baby relaxes into you, the way their hands rest so trustingly on your skin, the way they look up with eyes full of love… that part is indescribable.

It’s the kind of love that doesn’t need anything fancy. Just you, your baby, and a quiet room filled with morning light.

These are the moments that become the memories you hold onto forever, the little snapshots of love that make the messy days worth it, the sleepless nights survivable, and the whole journey feel sacred in a way only a mother can understand.

💕

11/20/2025

Research shows babies need 24/7 access to milkies and should be cuddled to sleep.
The researcher:

11/19/2025

just saying 💁🏼‍♀️🩷👌🏻

The Breastmilk Queen - Amy McGlade

11/19/2025

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

Dear breastfeeding mom,

Thank you.
Not because you’re perfect, not because you never doubt yourself, and not because the journey has been easy.
Thank you because you show up, even on the days your body is tired, your mind is overwhelmed, and your heart is carrying more than anyone can see.

Thank you for every latch attempt, every pump session you did half-asleep, every tear you wiped while wondering if you were doing “enough.”
Thank you for learning, unlearning, and trying again.
Thank you for feeding your baby with patience, with love, and with a type of devotion that deserves far more recognition than it gets.

Breastfeeding isn’t always magical.
Sometimes it’s work.
Sometimes it’s sacrifice.
Sometimes it’s lonely.
But you do it anyway, because you know it matters.

Whether today was full of ounces or minutes… whether feeding felt empowering or exhausting… whether you’re nursing at the breast, pumping, triple feeding, donating milk, or navigating challenges you never expected, thank you.

Your effort is seen.
Your love is felt.
Your baby is held, nourished, and comforted because of you.

You are doing something extraordinary.
You always have been.

10/30/2025