Nurture & Nourish

04/11/2026

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04/10/2026

The Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration for Tricare beneficiaries has been extended an additional 5 years!

The Demonstration was originally set to end at the end of this year. Extending it is GREAT, but becoming a permanent benefit would be even better.

They are currently taking public comment for this to become a standard benefit. If you've been able to take advantage of either Birth Doula or Lactation services through the CBSD, let them know! If you missed out on this opportunity because it didnt include MTFs, or you would have benefited from more than 6 hours of Lactation support, let them know!

https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/DOD_FRDOC_0001-6200?fbclid=Iwb21leARGQGNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEel4mI0QM4HcPg6CnqAhtUriCNQIdBPTzq1xf2V2JAkK02yFkLRHRtByL5vic_aem_39F1NVFWD6iyrmxsXaZRVg

03/10/2026

It's okay to not want visitors straight away ♥️

Visitors often mean well, but they can quickly become overwhelming in the early days. As you and your baby recover and learn to feed together, extra company can make it harder to notice cues and find your rhythm.
It’s okay to wait on visitors until you feel more settled, and it’s okay to set boundaries around who visits, when, and for how long.

Did you set rules for visitors in those early days? If so, what did you find most helpful in balancing the desire of others to help and your need for space?

[Image: A mother holding her newborn infant. Text: Nobody told me...You might feel overwhelmed by visitors. Posting visiting hours and setting firm rules for visitors can help you feel less frazzled by everyone wanting to meet the new baby.]

03/09/2026

PSA! There are so SO many unsafe products out there

Just because it’s on the shelf doesn’t mean it’s suitable for sleep. 🤔

Baby sleep products aren’t always designed with safer sleep in mind, even if they’re marketed that way.

When it comes to your baby’s sleep space, keep it simple to keep it safe. You don’t need to buy lots of products or spend money on expensive items.

The safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back in their own clear, flat, firm sleep space.

There are just a few items that we recommend – the baby necessities:

- Cot or Moses basket
- Portable sleep space such as a travel cot, carry cot or Moses basket
- Firm, flat, waterproof mattress
- Sleeping bag or sheets and a lightweight blanket
- Room thermometer
- Car seat – this is not intended for sleeping when not travelling, but is essential for safer travel.

Discover expert advice on everything you need to know about baby product safety: https://bit.ly/4uaPUhY

03/08/2026

A nap is a nap is a nap 😴

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!

https://tinyurl.com/2tz54mp9

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/