Wonderlove Lactation Services, LLC

10/09/2025

Trust your instincts to always help your child!

As a mom, the sound of your baby crying hits something deep inside you.
It’s not just noise,
it’s biology.
Every cell in your body tells you to comfort, protect, and make it stop.
That’s how we’re wired.

Yet somehow, society tells us to fight that instinct.
To “let them cry it out.”
To believe that responding with love will “spoil” them or make them needy.
But what exactly are we teaching them when we ignore their cries?
That comfort isn’t coming?
That their feelings don’t matter?

A baby’s cry can be overwhelming, yes especially when you’ve done everything you can think of.
But crying is communication.
It’s how they ask for help,
connection,
and reassurance.

So if your first instinct is to scoop them up and hold them close,
trust that instinct.
You were biologically designed to respond to your baby’s needs.
Don’t ever let anyone make you feel guilty for doing what mothers were born to do.
🤱💗

09/16/2025

Good morning, this vine is a morning glory vine. It used to bloom in my old yard every October, when the days were getting pretty perfect and crisp. All summer long, she grew so slow and took her time until October when everything else was settling down, she would explode on my fence. Gardening and motherhood taught me patience. Both always humble me and amaze me. Your baby is always learning and growing. Supporting them by allowing them to move freely and unrestricted during the day and night helps your baby develop and strengthen their muscles. Strong muscles and purposeful movement is good for all of us. Swaddling past 5 weeks makes it hard for babies to gain that strength. As your baby puts on weight, they will startle less. As your baby gains purposeful movement, their primitive reflexes like startle and rooting will recede. All growth and development happens with frequent, small feeds throughout the day and night, lots of opportunities to strengthen, move and tons of cuddles and contact naps with you. Be patient and support your baby's growth. It makes all of your lives easier♥

08/18/2025

Every morning when you wake up, you and your baby have the opportunity to learn something new. If breastfeeding is on your radar, getting help can help you and your baby reach your goals. I remember going home with my first baby after 4.5 days of labor and 24 hours after he was born we were discharged (it was the 90's and you were considered good to go at 24 hours after delivery:(). I felt so lost and neither of us knew what to do. I just assumed it would be easy and he and I would start breastfeeding and do so for at least a year. Well, we made it to almost 18 months but not without help. I saw lactation once and it changed our trajectory and it became the one of the happiest part s of being a mother. Help and support throughout your breastfeeding journey is a text, call or email away! Go to wonderlovelactation.com to learn more or schedule an office visit or to learn more and (404)449-5595 or wonderlovelactation@gmail.com.

08/02/2025

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! This photo is from my support group 7 years ago. You can come to a free support group at the Chamblee Public Library on August 15th from 10:30-12. Wonderlove Lactation Services is here to support women and babies. Having a family and trying to keep up with all the things is often overwhelming. Help is a click/text, phone call or email away. Wonderlovelactation.com.
You can have an in-home visit, office visit, take an hour class or attend a free support group for women and babies through Wonderlove Lactation Services. I am the owner and a pediatric RN practicing since 1991 and I will be the person who you see. As a solo provider, I can devote the time I need to work with each family. I am also here to support you and your family to help you reach YOUR goals.
♥Did you know that the average feeding for a newborn in the first days of life is about 4-20 ml (an ounce is 30 ml)! You have plenty of colostrum for your baby. Learning to hand express colostrum after 38 weeks helps you have more when baby arrives. A prenatal visit with me in office, virtually or at an Accessible Breastfeeding Care class can help you learn this amazing way to feed your baby after delivery.♥

07/25/2025

Babies are tiny people with tiny bellies. Most women are told to breastfeed every 3 hours and most breastfed babies cannot go that long between feeds. The more often you offer, the easier it is to feed your baby. Babies are here to grow, not to sleep. They will sleep between feeds and when they are held but need to eat frequent, small meals to grow their brains and bodies, have energy and be able to eat well. Your baby is really smart and needs help with learning how to breastfeed well and be efficient. Breastfeeding babies learn quickly and will eat almost anytime you offer. If breastfeeding is challenging or painful, reach out for help. Help is a phone call, text or email away!

Sophia Sarris RN BSN IBCLC/Wonderlove Lactation Services offers:
home visits, office visits, Accessible Breastfeeding Care Classes every Friday at 1924 Clairmont Rd Suite 150 in Decatur and a free mother/baby support group starting August 1st (first and third Fridays) 10:30-12 at the Chamblee Public Library.
Wonderlovelactation.com 404-449-5595 wonderlovelactation@gmail.com

06/28/2025

If you live in Atlanta or Decatur, Wonderlove Lactation Services at 1924 Clairmont Road Suite 150 in Decatur is open to help you and your baby navigate your breastfeeding journey. Breastfeeding usually happens over time for most women and babies. It's something you learn together and practice makes perfect. If you feel like things are not as easy as you thought, getting hands on help with an RN/IBCLC helps you reach your breastfeeding goals sooner.

05/27/2025

Sometimes, after a baby breastfeeds, they may be rooting and seem like they are still hungry. I always remind parents that rooting and sucking are primitive reflexes and a baby's "go-to" for comfort. This photo is a great example of a content baby with relaxed hands. If your baby has relaxed hands, loose arms and will take a paci or is easily distracted and drowsy, they are not hungry. Learning about your baby and their behaviors makes life easier for both of you:) If you need help, please reach out by phone, text or email (404)449-5595 or message me. You can also register for a small group class with hands on help for you and your baby at Wonderlovelactation.com. Accessible Breastfeeding Care Classes are held every Friday at 1924 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033. Sign up with your friends!

05/22/2025

Sophia Sarris RN BSN IBCLC is available for home and office visits in Atlanta, Decatur and suburbs. All you have to do is call or text (404)449-5595. You can register for small group classes online at Wonderlovelactation.com. Classes are every Friday and are limited to four women and their babies for hands on help. Each class will revolve around your specific needs and questions. It is a great opportunity to meet other women, learn about breastfeeding and receive customized care from an experienced RN/IBCLC.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother's Day from Wonderlove Lactation Services! If you need help with breastfeeding, please call, text or email to schedule. You can also attend a small group class with your baby every Friday for hands on help. Home visits are available daily and office visits are, also. Office visits and classes are at 1924 Clairmont Road, Suite 150 Decatur, GA 30033.

03/05/2025

Becoming an IBCLC was a goal of mine as soon as I had my first baby. He taught me so much and I continue to learn what kind of support women and babies need after delivery. It took me almost 20 years after he was born to sit for my boards. I have learned so much and find that being in private practice helps me meet women where they are at and help them reach their goals for how they want to feed their baby. When women give birth to another human, it is the most vulnerable time for her and her baby. Getting help early and understanding why you feel the way you feel helps you navigate those early days and years. Thinking about birth and what follows from a baby's perspective also helps you understand some of their behavior and needs, too. I am forever grateful to all of the women who trust me to help them during this amazing part of their life.

03/02/2025

I made a big move to Decatur over the weekend. I will really miss my work family at North Fulton Pediatrics and I still do home visits in Roswell and Alpharetta but my office is now based in Atlanta/Decatur. Please come by!

02/26/2025

Wonderlove Lactation Services is moving from Roswell to Decatur on March 1st! Please stay tuned for photos of my new space and updates. Office and home visits are available daily. Accessible Breastfeeding Care Classes will begin mid March and a free support group will begin in April for moms and babies. My new address is 1924 Clairmont Road Suite 150 Decatur, GA 30033. Please reach out by phone, text or email if you would like to schedule an appointment (404)449-5595 or wonderlovelactation@gmail.com.