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Wildflower Breastfeeding

IBCLC, PMH-C, CEIM: providing expert breastfeeding help, mental health support, and infant massage.
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02/17/2026

Please help out my amazing friend Holly Johnson, IBCLC, LLC and fill out her survey!! Thank you!!!💞

Your voice matters to help lactation professionals better understand how to serve you!! If you can, please take this survey or share with breastfeeding mothers who may be interested. Open to people living both in and outside the United States. Thank you!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NT953R2

02/17/2026

No one claps for the work that happens at 2 a.m.

There’s no audience.

No gold stars.

No “you’re doing amazing.”

Just a quiet house.
A tired body.
A baby who needs you.
And you show up anyway.

If you’re reading this right now, exhausted and still doing the work no one sees…
you are not invisible here.
I see you. 🤱

Drop a 🤍 if this feels like your life tonight.

02/17/2026

Side lying position

Such a useful position as it means you can stay lying down whilst you breastfeed!

But it can be a bit tricky to get a deep and comfortable latch.

Here are my top tips:

Baby tucked in very close
Head tilted back
Baby looking up at ths breast
Sometimes it helps to lift yourself up on your elbow when you first latch, then you can lower yourself back down again.

Thank you to my client who allowed me to share this photo as we nailed a fabulous deep latch. Baby was drinking beautifully with deep sucks and swallows. Baby 3 weeks old.

02/16/2026

There is a recipe for lactation success:

🧑‍🍳 Prenatal breastfeeding consultation
🧑‍🍳 EARLY intervention with skilled lactation support
🧑‍🍳 Ongoing management until the family is in a confident place and meeting their breastfeeding goals

02/14/2026

Planning on spending some time connecting today 😉❤️‍🔥? Read this first!
Doing things that make you feel good will naturally raise your oxytocin levels🥰. Oxytocin (sometimes called the love hormone) is also responsible for your letdown, meaning that for some, the good feelings that come with *spicy time* are sometimes accompanied by unexpected sprays of milk.

Remember, it's normal to experience a letdown during this time and it's normal not to - neither are an indication of your milk supply and it may change, lessen or even stop as time goes on. With any relationship communication is key - so talk to your partner if you're feeling nervous about the possibilities and decide what works best for the two of you.

👉Feel like you'd rather keep your milk to yourself? Some find it helpful to wear a bra/top (with nursing pads) while others prefer to keep a towel nearby to catch/clean up the milk. Others find gentle pressure is enough to help block the flow. Nursing or pumping beforehand can also lessen the likelihood of milk being released.

🤔Have questions about your milk supply or latch? Have questions about fertility and lactation? Need support to reach your breastfeeding, chestfeeding or pumping goals? We're here to help! Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our FREE Virtual Latch & Learn workshops or to connect with In Person support.

🫄Pregnant and planning ahead? Be sure to register for our FREE Prenatal Lactation Workshop "Me Breastfeed". It will give you the tools, tips, and information you need BEFORE your baby arrives. For more information or to register visit the link in our bio.

02/13/2026

♥️Happy Valentines 💌 ♥️

02/12/2026

You can bring her water before she asks.
You can make her a snack while she feeds.
You can hold the baby after so she can rest her arms, or her mind.
You can notice what she’s carrying... and carry some of it, too.

Breastfeeding might be her job
but supporting her? That’s yours.

Because when you take care of her,
you’re taking care of both of them.
Pass it on 🥰

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6180 Lehman Drive , Suite 103
Colorado Springs, CO
80918

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http://www.WildflowerBreastfeeding.com/

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What is an IBCLC?

What is an IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) and how can they help me with breastfeeding?

An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant is a health care professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. An IBCLC can work in a wide variety of health care settings such as hospitals, pediatric offices, public health clinics, and private practice. They work with new families to help them meet their breastfeeding goals. They are experienced in a wide variety of complex breastfeeding situations, and competent to assist mothers with establishing and sustaining breastfeeding, even in the midst of difficulties and high-risk situations that can arise.

The first IBCLC that I ever met was a dear friend and colleague named Jacquie. Up until that point, I had no idea that such a certification existed. Jacquie was warm, funny, and knew EVERYTHING about breastfeeding. I marveled at her ability to get almost any baby to latch. Jacquie would send a nursing mom on her way with confidence and the tools needed to be successful at breastfeeding. I became a Certified Lactation Educator in 2008. With Jacquie as my mentor, I went on to do more training and became an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) in 2011. I’ve been guiding and assisting mom and baby pairs to breastfeed for 10 years!

Through my work with some incredible women and babies in the last 10 years, I have learned that most women want to breastfeed. The support of family and friends as well as help from the medical community is absolutely key to their breastfeeding success. Becoming educated on how to breastfeed, what to expect, and learning how to get a good latch during the prenatal period is crucial. It is a bit more challenging if expectant families wait to learn this information after the baby is born.

Here are 9 important things I have learned as a lactation consultant that can help women get a good start to breastfeeding.

-Choose a pediatrician who is breastfeeding-friendly. This means someone who is willing to explore all of your options if baby is not gaining enough weight, and won’t jump to supplementation with formula if it is not necessary.

-Get help right away if something isn’t right. Locate an IBCLC ahead of time who can assist you if things aren’t going well. A lactation consultant can help you with latch and positioning, weight checks, sore breasts and ni***es, pumping, medications, paced bottle feeding, and more.

-Breastfeeding is a learned skill. You learn by observing others (which doesn’t always happen in our society) and by experience and practice. Be patient with yourself and baby. You are a unique unit and you will very quickly become the expert as you learn to respond to baby’s cues.

-In the beginning, your baby will go to breast about 10-12 times in 24 hours. This is NORMAL. Remember that baby’s tummy is very small, so he will need frequent feedings. Babies go to breast for many reasons, not just hunger. At the breast they find warmth, comfort, food, and security with mom.

-You do not need to be on a special diet or eat special foods to make good milk for your baby. Simply eat a balanced, wholesome diet and stay well hydrated, and your milk will be perfect and plentiful!

-If at all possible, avoid introducing bottles or pacifiers in the first 6 weeks. Any artificial ni**le could be potentially confusing for your baby and change the way that he approaches the breast and change how he sucks. Ni**le confusion is super frustrating and can take a while to overcome, depending on the frequency by which the bottles or pacifiers have been given.

-Feed baby at the earliest signs of hunger. Don’t wait until baby is crying; this is a late cue and can make getting them latched on much harder. Watch for baby putting his hands in his mouth, making sucking movements, and soft cooing sounds or stretching.

-Look for signs of milk transfer: a) hearing the baby swallow or gulp, b) no clicking or smacking sounds, c) baby looks content after a feed, d) baby’s body and hands are relaxed, e) feeling a strong tugging but NOT persistent pain, f) baby has adequate weight gain.

-Watch the baby, not the clock! Do not put your baby on a schedule for the first few months. Feed on demand for good milk supply. Mom and baby pairs are all different, so don’t compare how much your baby goes to breast with your neighbor. Milk storage capacity varies between moms, so you may have to feed more or less often than your friend.

What does a home or office visit for lactation support entail?

I offer home visits as well as office visits. For office consultations, I use space at Prep for Birth (located on Lehman & Academy).

For the initial visit, I take down a medical history of mom and baby as it pertains to breastfeeding. During this time we also cover other important topics like what supplements the mom may be taking, postpartum complications, when breastfeeding issues started, whether baby has had formula, and more.

If baby is hungry when I arrive, we work on latch immediately if that’s what is needed! Most of the time, I am also doing a “weighted feed” to see how much milk baby is transferring. We weigh baby, feed baby from both breasts, and then weigh baby again at the end. This is important because it will help determine, along with other factors, if baby is getting enough from the breast. Sometimes baby is not up for breastfeeding for whatever reason, which usually means scheduling a follow-up visit for another try.

After baby eats and is more settled, I can check for tongue or lip tie, high palate, and other oral restrictions. I may also be checking mom for flat or inverted ni***es, and addressing other anatomical concerns that could be impeding breastfeeding. A good portion of the home visit is the educational piece---getting mom and dad up to speed on things like paced bottle feeding, using a breast pump, how much weight baby should be gaining, how often to feed baby, how many calories to consume while breastfeeding and making healthy choices, different breastfeeding positions, growth spurts, and so much more. We talk about whatever mom is concerned about and whatever might help breastfeeding go more smoothly for her.

At the end of a visit, we make a personalized plan that includes short-term and long-term goals. This is when I make recommendations based on the specific mom and baby pair and what may work best for them. A referral out to a chiropractor, craniosacral therapist, or pediatric dentist may be needed for further care. During the two weeks following a home visit, I am available through text or phone call to answer questions and adjust the plan as needed. If mom is still struggling after 2 weeks, then I usually go back out to the home and reassess.

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