Bond and Bloom Lactation

04/08/2026

🤔Did you know that when you work with me you receive a Customized Care Plan?

An initial consultation can feel like a whirlwind of information. Between hands-on feeding support and chatting through your goals, it’s a lot to process! 🤯That’s why I want to make sure you feel fully supported the moment our visit ends.

After our initial assessment, I dive right into creating your Customized Care Plan. Think of this as your personalized guidebook, delivered straight to your inbox so you can reference it whenever you need a reminder.

What’s inside your personalized plan? 📋

☑️Detailed Aftercare Steps: Clear, easy-to-follow instructions based on what we discussed during your session.

☑️Targeted Feeding Strategies: Reminders on positioning, latch techniques, oral exercises or specific feeding tools we explored together.

☑️Assessment Summary: A recap of our session highlights so you have a record of your progress.

☑️Helpful Resources: Links to evidence-based videos, articles, or handouts tailored to your specific situation.

My goal is to take the guesswork out of your feeding journey, leaving you feeling confident and empowered so you can focus on bonding with your baby. 🤱

Ready to get the support you deserve?
Email or call me to book your visit! 🤍

04/06/2026

🦷Today’s Focus: Bright Smiles & Healthy Starts!🪥

Hey everyone! If you follow me here, you usually see me supporting families through feeding journeys and infant wellness. But today, I’m switching gears!

For those who might not know, before I was helping you navigate latches and supply, I was (and still am!) a Dental Assistant. I am tapping into my clinical roots for a special Kids’ Dental Day! East Berlin Smiles

While I spend most of my time looking at oral function from a lactation perspective, today is all about education, prevention, and setting those little smiles up for a lifetime of success.

What we’re focusing on today:
✨ Early Oral Care: When to start brushing and how to make it fun instead of a battle.

🌱 Developmental Milestones: What to look for as those first primary teeth pop in and how jaw development plays a role in overall health.

🛡️ The Power of Prevention: Simple tips to prevent early childhood cavities and why those "baby" teeth are so important to protect.

If you want to schedule your child for our next Kids' Day-
📞East Berlin Smiles 717-259-9596

03/24/2026

So grateful for these women in our community! We all share a passion for supporting moms and babies. ❤️

Happy world Doula week!

Today I hosted a Doula Day and we gathered to talk about birth, business, boundaries, and serving our community in the best ways possible.

From pregnancy to birth to nursing and beyond these are some faces you can count on!

Charity Neely, Student Midwife
Kate Sielaff, Doula
Megan Hurd, Doula
Emily Fleshman, Doula
Amber Pierce, Lactation

03/20/2026

Happy 1st Day of Spring & World Bee Day! 🐝

Something You May Not Know About Me:
When I’m not supporting families and babies at Bond and Bloom Lactation, you can usually find me in a different kind of "nursery"—tending to my beehives!

Being a beekeeper has taught me so much about patience, nurturing, and the intentional care required for growth—lessons I bring into my clinical practice every day. Just like a hive relies on the incredible instincts of every bee, I believe that trusting your own body and baby, paired with the right guidance, is the key to a successful feeding journey.

Whether it’s helping you navigate the "sweet" moments of breastfeeding or working through the "stings" of early challenges, I’m here to help your journey bloom.

Did you know? Much like the incredible communication bees use to sustain their colony, the bond you build with your baby is its own unique language.

Wishing you all a day as sweet as local honey! 🍯✨

03/04/2026

It's more than just a latch. It's clinical expertise, emotional support and evidence-based care. Happy IBCLC Day to the pros who make a world of difference!

03/04/2026

✨ Happy IBCLC Day! ✨
Today is a day near and dear to my heart—International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day! 🤍

Why I became an IBCLC
I chose this path because I saw firsthand how the right support—or the lack of it—can completely change a family’s trajectory. I became an IBCLC because I believe no parent should have to navigate the ups and downs of feeding alone. My goal is to blend high-level clinical skills with genuine heart, helping families shift from 'this is too hard' to 'we can actually do this’!

What I love most about this work?
It’s hard to pick just one thing, but if I had to choose, it’s the "Aha!" moment.
* The second a painful latch becomes comfortable.
* The relief on a parent's face when they realize they’re doing a great job.
* Helping families reach their unique goals, whatever those may look like.
* And…of course, ALL the sweet babies! 👶

Being an IBCLC isn't just about the "how-to" of feeding; it’s about protecting the bond between you and your baby.

To the families I serve: Thank you for trusting me during your most vulnerable and beautiful moments!

To my fellow IBCLCs: Happy IBCLC day! You are doing an amazing job helping families all over the world! 🤱✨

01/22/2026

Great information with the possible ❄️ storm coming our way!

⚡️ POWER OUTAGE + BREASTMILK?
Here’s what to do to keep baby and breastmilk safe.

Power went out and you have breastmilk in the fridge/freezer...I know that panic feeling so well, especially when your milk represents HOURS of work and a food source for your baby.

✅ FIRST: Keep fridge/freezer doors CLOSED as much as possible.

MILK IN THE FRIDGE

🧊 If fridge is ≥ 40°F / 4°C for 4+ hours: save for a milk bath.
✅ If still cold (≤ 40°F / 4°C): use within typical timeframe.

MILK IN THE FREEZER

❄️ If milk has ice crystals: SAFE TO REFREEZE
❄️ If milk is fully thawed but still cold: use within 24 hours (do not refreeze- some parent will opt to refreeze based on their own comfort).
🚫 If milk is warm or you’re unsure: save it for a milk bath.

✨ Pro Tip: Move freezer milk to a cooler with ice packs if outage lasts longer than expected.
✨ Pro tip: keep a cheap fridge thermometer inside your fridge/freezer, it makes decisions SO much easier during outages.
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01/17/2026

Hello from beautiful Switzerland! 🇨🇭✨

I am currently enjoying Day 3 of the Tongue Time Conference, and my brain(and notebook) are absolutely full!

Being surrounded by the world's leading experts in infant feeding and oral function is such an inspiring experience.

Speakers I have enjoyed so far:
Michelle Emanuel (TummyTime Method)
Dr Baxter (author of Tongue-Tied)
Dr Zaghi (The Breathe Institute)

It was super exciting to hear and support our local colleagues Angie Lehman and Stacey Steely Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York present on myofunctional and manual therapy!

01/12/2026

Just had to share a recent review I received that embodies why I do what I do! ❤️
I'm so proud of this Momma who followed her intuition and continued to search for answers as to WHY her baby was not feeding properly. I'm so happy she found us at the Pennsylvania Tongue-Tie Center and that we could contribute to making feeding successful for her and her baby boy!

Summer S.
Had such a great experience with Amber, Moriah, and Dr. Cockley! When I first brought my baby home we noticed he was gulping when he was eating from me. I had an appt with the lactation lady from my hospital 5 days after he was born and she recommended switching to bottles because he was getting air when eating from me and gulping from my letdown. Immediately switched to bottles but something still was off. I took him to his pediatrician to be checked for a tongue tie, which they said he did not have. We were still noticing how he was taking forever to eat a bottle, falling asleep while eating, always fussy, having the hiccups, clicking his tongue and much more. After talking with a friend I truly felt my baby had a lip and a tongue tie. I called East Berlin Smiles/ PA Tongue-Tie Center who got us in the very next week. My baby was indeed lip and tongue tied. Moriah was great to work with when we went to do therapy before his releases. Amber recommended switching to the Lansinoh bottles which made an huge difference even before his releases. After his releases we met with Amber who helped me with getting my baby to latch back onto me after almost 2 months of solely bottle feeding. He is now solely feeding from me with no problems at all. Amber has answered all my crazy questions and replied to my lengthy emails asking for help. I could not recommended these women enough for listening to my concerns and helping me with my baby boy.

01/11/2026

To my amazing community of families,

I’m so excited to share that this week (January 12-18), I’ll be in Switzerland attending a global conference dedicated entirely to Tongue Ties and Oral Health with my PA Tongue-Tie team (Dr. Cockley, Moriah Cockley and Lindsey Mackley Pennsylvania Tongue-Tie Center )!🎓

This isn't just any meeting—I’m joining experts from all over the world—surgeons, dentists, and therapists—to learn the absolute latest ways to help our little ones thrive.

Because research on tongue-ties is still in its infancy, I am heading there to learn about the newest breakthroughs in:

Airway Dynamics: Understanding how the tongue affects breathing and sleep.

The Tongue as a Sensory Organ: Looking at how oral restrictions impact more than just feeding.

Orofacial Integrity: Ensuring your baby’s oral function is supported from every angle.

My goal is always to provide you with the most up-to-date, evidence-based care possible.

📅 A quick note on my schedule:
I will be away from January 12th and back in the office on January 19th.

While I’m learning, I’ll have limited access to my phone.

🌸Mom's I'm currently supporting: Please email me and I will do my best to respond as soon as possible.

🌼Mom's that would like to schedule: Please leave me a voicemail and I will get back to you when I return on 1/19.

I can't wait to share what I have learned with all of you when I return!

01/07/2026

🤒 Feeling Under the Weather? Don't Put Your Nursing Journey on Hold!

One of the most common questions I get from tired, sniffly parents is: "Can I still breastfeed while I'm sick?"

The short answer? Yes! In fact, it is often the very best thing you can do for your baby.

Here is why your "liquid gold" is even more precious when you aren't feeling 100%:

🛡️ Custom-Made Protection
When you’re exposed to a virus or bacteria, your body immediately goes to work producing antibodies and specific immune factors. These are passed directly through your breastmilk to your little one.

The Result: Your baby gets a "personalized" defense system that helps them either skip the illness entirely or experience much milder symptoms.

🤱 Protecting Your Health and Supply
Suddenly stopping or skipping feeds can lead to new problems you definitely don't want to deal with while sick:

Preventing Engorgement: Keeping the milk moving helps you avoid painful swelling or the risk of developing mastitis.

Maintaining Supply: Consistency is key. Skipping sessions can signal your body to slow down production, making it harder to get back on track once you're recovered.

💡 Quick Tips for "Sick Day" Nursing:

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate: Fever and illness can dehydrate you quickly, which can affect supply. Keep a large water bottle nearby.

Practice Good Hygiene: Wash your hands frequently and avoid coughing/sneezing directly toward your baby while nursing.

Rest with Your Baby: If possible, practice "side-lying" nursing in bed so you can get the rest your body needs to heal.

Check Your Meds: Most common cold/flu medications are compatible with breastfeeding but always double-check with your doctor or a lactation professional to be sure!

Cough & Cold Medications while Breastfeeding | InfantRisk Center

Bottom line: Your body is incredible. Even when you feel weak, you are providing your baby with the ultimate health insurance.