Wildflower Breastfeeding

05/23/2026

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05/19/2026

No two birth stories look the same—and that’s the beauty of it 🤍

How did you bring your baby into the world?
👇 Tell us below:
Vaginal delivery, C-section, or a little bit of both?

Every story matters, and we'd love to hear yours 💬

Bonus: Was it what you expected?

05/15/2026

If you are breastfeeding now:
- Unclench your jaw.
- Drop your shoulders.
- Get comfortable.

Breastfeeding is about your baby AND you. You are just as important, as your baby.
Please share this with a breastfeeding parent to help them feel better.

05/14/2026

Taking care of your nervous system is an integral part of the postpartum journey. Try a few (or all!) of these things today and see if you feel better! 💖 xo

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05/12/2026

There is a mental toll to breastfeeding that we have to consider for moms. This shouldn’t be an afterthought but a priority! Feeding plans have to be physically and mentally sustainable. There are multiple ways to be successful at breastfeeding 🤱🏻 and each person’s journey is going to be different. I always factor in mental health and sustainability in my care plans!

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05/12/2026

Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it comes easily
Breastfeeding is learned, for both babies and parents.
It can take time, support, and a lot of patience.

If it feels hard, you’re not doing it wrong.
You’re learning something new together.

Just as a toddler learning to walk sometimes needs a hand, a mom and baby learning to breastfeed might need a hand. International Doula Institute

05/12/2026

Sometimes when mothers talk about breastfeeding being hard, they’re not asking for a way out — they’re asking for support through 💛

For many parents, breastfeeding can be painful, emotional, exhausting and overwhelming at times. Acknowledging that reality shouldn’t automatically be met with “just stop”.

Sometimes what changes everything is:
✨ reassurance
✨ practical help
✨ skilled support
✨ someone saying “this is hard, but you’re not alone”

And sometimes stopping is the right decision too. But that choice should come from the mother herself — not because support was missing.

05/11/2026

05/09/2026

Let’s normalize ALL feeding journeys 🤍

Whether you’re nursing, pumping, using formula, or doing a mix of it all—you are feeding your baby, and that’s what matters 💛

How are you feeding your little one? 👇
Tell us in the comments!

✨Bonus- If you started out giving baby your milk, when did you make the switch and why? We are always brainstorming ways to better educate & support our mamas who choose to give their little ones, their milk.

And if you ever need support, guidance, or just someone to talk it through with—we’ve got you. Our team includes a Lactation Consultant + Certified Breastfeeding Specialist ready to help 🤍”

05/07/2026

Human milk does more than nourish. It helps shape the infant gut in powerful ways.

New research shows that human milk feeds Bifidobacterium, allowing it to dominate the gut and keep bacteria with higher levels of antibiotic resistance genes from taking hold.

This isn’t just about digestion. It’s about building a more resilient microbial foundation early in life.

For those of us supporting families, this matters. The microbiome is part of the conversation now.

Want to feel more confident educating clients and patients on this? Bring Laurel in to speak and teach your team. DM us to chat.

What are you hearing from families about gut health or antibiotics? Tell us in the comments!

Samarra, A., Alcañiz, A. J., Martínez-Costa, C., Marina, A., Comas, I., Segata, N., ... & Collado, M. C. (2025). Breastfeeding and early Bifidobacterium-driven microbial colonization shape the infant gut resistome. Nature communications, 16(1), 6099.