Nourish & Flourish Lactation Care

02/13/2026

Just some important reminders for the day ❤️

02/05/2026

Having your flanges properly assessed by a knowledgeable lactation professional using FITS method is critical for both comfort and supply 💧❤️

02/04/2026

11/16/2025

✨Regulates newborn’s essential bodily functions such as temperature, heart rate, and breathing
✨Promotes healthy infant-parent attachment and bonding
✨Initiates and promotes long-term breastfeeding
✨Increased weight gain
✨More time spent in the deep sleep and quiet alert states
✨Calming & reduces crying

11/11/2025

Were you already well-informed about the significance of FIL? 😊

11/09/2025

Did you know that when settled breast milk has 3 distinct layers?

✨Fatty layer: creamy top layer that contains the highest fat content
✨Hindmilk: opaque & creamy layer that’s rich in fat, helping satiate the infant’s appetite
✨Foremilk: watery & translucent layer that’s rich in lactose and protein, helping quench the infant’s thirst

Just give it a swirl to mix back together and it’s ready to feed your baby! 🌀

11/08/2025

The human body is incapable of producing sufficient amounts of choline, meaning it must be obtained through a person’s diet or dietary supplements. Foods high in choline include, but are not limited to: eggs, legumes (i.e., kidney beans), broccoli, potatoes, and shiitake mushrooms. Current data has suggested that “most women in their reproductive years do not achieve the recommended daily intake of choline” (Dymek et al., 2024, p. 1).

Here are some important roles of choline 👇🏻
✨Helps combat inflammatory breast conditions
✨ Plays a key role in the production of cell membranes
✨Supports liver function, neurotransmisson, and brain development
✨Can positively impacts an infants memory capabilities

[Dymek A, Oleksy Ł, Stolarczyk A, Bartosiewicz A. Choline-An Underappreciated Component of a Mother-to-Be’s Diet. Nutrients. 2024 Jun 5;16(11):1767. doi: 10.3390/nu16111767. PMID: 38892700; PMCID: PMC11174651.]

*Taking a choline supplement may be contraindicated for individuals with bipolar disorder and certain genetic conditions. This is NOT medical advice. Please don’t start any new supplements without consulting your doctor.*

11/08/2025

Hi there 👋🏻 My name is Erika. I am a mother of four and a handful of furry companions 🐶🐱🐱 I have an AA in Early Childhood Education, a BS in Maternal-Child Health: Human Lactation and have met all the clinical and educational requirements to sit for the next IBCLC exam (April 2026). I have a passion for the health and well-being of moms and babies and love to make art in my free time. I can’t wait to connect with you wherever you may be in your infant-feeding journey 🥰