The Booby Fairy : Danielle Gauss, IBCLC

The Booby Fairy : Danielle Gauss, IBCLC Education for the breastfeeding mother and her baby.

An educational forum designed to provide information and support to new mothers and their families about the benefits of breastfeeding.

04/23/2026

Reverse “guppy pose” on a yoga ball is a great way to help the colicky, tense, gassy baby latch better, with less “chomping “ making breastfeeding less painful for both mom and baby. Especially helpful for tied babies. The yoga ball allows for more flexibility, and the babies LOVE this move!! Give it a try and let me know in the comments how it helped!!

03/24/2026

Healthcare workers are taught procedures out of a textbook, our work becomes routine. To the patient who is scared, that routine is foreign, and for a survivor of assault, that is more terrifying. Simply asking permission to touch them, invokes a trust between patient and provider, and gives the patient back autonomy and power over their body. Consent is everything in medicine. We need to do better

03/21/2026

Babies are so dang smart and aware!! This little dude had been stuck in one direction inside momma and therefore favored one side over the other which can be uncomfortable for both mom and baby. This simple stretch can help loosen things up for more comfortable feeding. The tiny baby sneeze is just the cutest thing ever!!

03/18/2026

This simple hip massage can be done before feeding your little one. Tension in the hips caused from uterine position, birth, GI issues, even gas or oral ties can negatively impact how your baby feeds. By doing this beforehand will make feeds more comfortable for both baby and mom

03/17/2026

Tummy time doesn’t have to look the same for every baby. Gassy babies, or tied babies need extra care in that department. This exercise helps strengthen the baby’s neck and abdominal muscles to help support them in their development

03/12/2026

Newborns after birth can have a little trouble unwinding from spending all those months scrunched inside their mama. If the baby has oral ties this can increase the tension as they grow and make them more fussy and chompy at the breast when feeding. This can cause many a mom and baby to be rather uncomfortable during feeding. This simple stretch is sometimes helpful in allowing the body to open up and the tongue to strengthen .

This last weekend Alyssa and I secretly competed in the California state pageant with Regency International and we BOTH ...
03/11/2026

This last weekend Alyssa and I secretly competed in the California state pageant with Regency International and we BOTH won, to our shock. We are now Miss California () and Mrs Classic California. We will be attending the international competition in July in Houston Texas, representing our beautiful state. It has been such an honor to do this with my daughter. thank you for this memory together.

03/04/2026

When it comes to posterior tongue ties, the function of the muscle is the goal. This 2 day old newborn was compensating with his jaw to lift his tongue which was super painful for mom. Babies are like batteries in the sense that they need time to recharge their energy level before moving forward with any intervention. Having a tie savy support team of an IBCLC, OT, PT, SLP or Chiropractor can make a significant difference in the outcome. Time can be a gift. No need to rush it. Instead listen to your instincts

I have experienced a lot of loss in my life of close family, both siblings, grandparents, friends, but what is interesti...
02/28/2026

I have experienced a lot of loss in my life of close family, both siblings, grandparents, friends, but what is interesting is when someone who was super close to my heart passes (my sister Cara, my uncle Craig, my Mutti, and now my grandma who was like my mother) each time a sunflower pops up over night, and always a week after they pass, and usually in winter when it should not be able to grow. It’s as if God provides a tangible gift to show they are safe in the arms of Jesus. I see them in butterflies and sunflowers. 🌻 Sometimes as we grieve the loss of a loved one, a “God Wink” transpires to show me love. Thank you grandma. I love and miss you so so so much!

02/06/2026

It is B***y Fairy Friday! Question of the week is Should I size up my bottle flow based on the age of the baby…answer is No! Total marketing gimmick! Your ni**le does not change flow with age of the baby and neither should the bottle, Especially for tongue tied babies. We need them to work with their muscles and strengthen to the best of the function! If unsure reach out we can help guide you!

02/05/2026

Breastfeeding twins can seem like a daunting challenge. Sooooo many questions! “Will I have enough milk?” “Will I feel touched out?” “How do I keep up?” And so on … The goal is tandem feeding, but it takes time, patience, and a TON of grace for yourself! Breastfeeding is hard enough, then add another kiddo to boot it can seem so very overwhelming! That’s where an IBCLC can help guide you! Here are some possible ways to latch your little ones. Probably one of my favorite things twins do, is once one latches the other twin often will lock eyes and they compete for the food. The first sibling rivalry of who is the better eater. But together they learn, and your supply builds and before you know it , you are breastfeeding two babies at the same time!!! Because you my friend, are a badass rockstar of a mom capable of great success! And when you need help, I am always a message away

02/04/2026

Listen, sometimes life throws you some MASSIVE curve balls and tests your patience, your integrity, your intellect, and you just want to throw in the towel and say….well say exactly what my mug is saying here. When life gets you down, flip it on its side, give it a little kick in the a$$ and keep going! Remember to laugh at the little things . Sometimes laughter is all we got. That and Jesus cause He is the coolest…just saying

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