Nurture & Nourish

02/10/2026

Ni**le Shields are meant to be a temporary tool while problems are actively being solved, it is NOT a forever solution.

If you're using a ni**le shield, we can help get to the root of any issues and come up with a plan to resolve them WITHOUT the shield.

Contact us!
https://www.nurture-n-nourish.com

02/08/2026

TLDR✨ Babies cannot self soothe. They need you until their brain develops. Read all the details in my book The Nurture Revolution 💜

02/07/2026

An awake or stirring newborn is a hungry newborn!

02/01/2026

✨ Expecting a baby? Planning to breastfeed?

Get off to a confident start with our Prenatal Breastfeeding Class at Nurture & Nourish. This class is designed to help you understand what to expect in the early days of breastfeeding—so you feel prepared, supported, and empowered before your baby arrives.

✔ Approved for Beginnings Birth Center patients
✔ Insurance-covered for many families

📅 Upcoming class dates available—spaces are limited.
👉 Click below to learn more and register!

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01/30/2026

Reminder that the tiny bits of colostrum baby gets in the first days is ALL baby needs!

At birth, your baby’s stomach is tiny—it can only hold about a teaspoon of milk. By day 3, it holds just 4–5 teaspoons. That makes the amounts of colostrum and milk your body produces a perfect fit.

It also means that unnecessary supplements can fill a baby’s stomach quickly. That makes them less likely to feed at the breast—which signals your body to make less milk.

It’s a cycle that can lead to low milk supply and breastfeeding problems—often before parents even realize what’s happening.

At Baby-Friendly USA–designated facilities, breastfed babies are not given food or fluids other than human milk unless there is a medical need or parental request. This protects milk supply and supports parents’ feeding goals—right from the start.

📍Learn how Baby-Friendly care supports your breastfeeding goals: https://babyfriendlyusa.org/for-parents/

01/27/2026

It's World Pumping Day! In the US, you have the RIGHT to pump/breastfeed at work.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do you know how the law protects you at work? This , know your rights to breastfeed at work under the PUMP Act and PWFA: https://bit.ly/40yg809

01/23/2026

With winter warnings across much of the US, it's so important to be informed and have a plan in case you experience a power outage.

Stay safe, everyone ❄️

⚡️ POWER OUTAGE + BREASTMILK?
Here’s what to do to keep baby and breastmilk safe.

Power went out and you have breastmilk in the fridge/freezer...I know that panic feeling so well, especially when your milk represents HOURS of work and a food source for your baby.

✅ FIRST: Keep fridge/freezer doors CLOSED as much as possible.

MILK IN THE FRIDGE

🧊 If fridge is ≥ 40°F / 4°C for 4+ hours: save for a milk bath.
✅ If still cold (≤ 40°F / 4°C): use within typical timeframe.

MILK IN THE FREEZER

❄️ If milk has ice crystals: SAFE TO REFREEZE
❄️ If milk is fully thawed but still cold: use within 24 hours (do not refreeze- some parent will opt to refreeze based on their own comfort).
🚫 If milk is warm or you’re unsure: save it for a milk bath.

✨ Pro Tip: Move freezer milk to a cooler with ice packs if outage lasts longer than expected.
✨ Pro tip: keep a cheap fridge thermometer inside your fridge/freezer, it makes decisions SO much easier during outages.
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01/22/2026

✨ BIG CONGRATULATIONS! ✨

We are beyond excited to celebrate Dani, who officially became an IBCLC on January 1, 2026 🎉

Dani has always brought so much compassion, knowledge, and dedication to the families she serves, and this milestone is such a well-earned reflection of her commitment to evidence-based, supportive lactation care. Becoming an IBCLC is no small feat, and we are incredibly proud to have her on the Nurture & Nourish team.

Our families are so lucky to have you, Dani — congratulations on this amazing accomplishment! 💛

01/21/2026

Human milk is miraculous, especially for our most vulnerable

The American Academy of Pediatrics new clinical report, "Promoting Human Milk and Breastfeeding for the Very Low Birth Weight Infant: Clinical Report," reaffirms that a mother’s own milk is the standard for very low birth weight (VLBW) infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Read it here: https://bit.ly/45IVvS8

01/15/2026

Friendly reminder, you're doing a GREAT job at raising your tiny human(s) ❤️