Nurture Development & Lactation, LLC

11/11/2025

💛 Parent Alert: ByHeart Formula Recall

I know many of you carefully choose your baby’s formula — and this news can feel scary.

ByHeart has issued a voluntary recall of their Infant Formula, With the FDA expanding the recall to ALL formulas (previously limited to certain lot numbers)
due a number of infants (15) who were hospitalized with infant botulism across 12 states.

If your baby has used ByHeart formula:

🍼 Please stop using it right away!!

🗑️ Mark containers with DO NOT USE or Dispose of any affected product safely

🚨 Call your baby’s doctor immediately if you notice:
• Poor feeding or weak suck
• Floppy body or decreased muscle tone
• Weak cry
• Trouble swallowing or breathing
• Constipation

Even if you’re unsure, it’s always better to get your baby checked. Trust your gut — you know your little one best. ❤️

More details can be found on the FDA website.

11/05/2025

Good news for moms!!

New Publication Alert!

We’re excited to announce our latest article: “Balancing Mental Health and Breastfeeding: Evaluating the Transfer of Lurasidone into Human Milk” published in the The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry by Levi S. Campbell, PharmD; Palika Datta, PhD; Kaytlin Krutsch, PhD, PharmD, MBA.

🔍 Why it matters:
• First-ever quantitative data on how the antipsychotic Lurasidone transfers into breast milk.
• Relative infant dose (RID) found to be only ~1.16% at the standard 40 mg/day maternal dose — well below the 10 % safety threshold.
• No adverse effects reported in exposed infants in the study sample.

Check out our study here:
https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/mental-health-breastfeeding-transfer-of-lurasidone-human-milk/

11/02/2025

10/31/2025

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10/08/2025

✨ One year of breastfeeding… and we’re not stopping. ✨

We’re not stopping just because society says we should, or because others might not know how to handle a toddler who still nurses —
We’re gonna keep going because the benefits of breastfeeding don’t magically stop on day 366.

The nutrients don’t disappear.
The immune protection doesn’t fade.
The milk doesn’t just dry up &
The comfort, connection, and regulation it provides are still deeply needed …maybe even more so as my baby grows into toddlerhood.

I’ve breastfed past age one with all of my kids. Even when people had opinions, even when I was shamed, and even when it would’ve been easier to stop.
In fact, I’ve been nursing almost straight for the past 10.5 years…

Ten and a half years of nourishment, connection, middle-of-the-night cuddles, and quiet moments that only we share. 💛

Because I’ve seen firsthand how much they still need it — nutritionally, emotionally, and developmentally.

And yes, there are still benefits beyond one year:
✨ about 30% of your toddler’s energy needs
✨ up to 40% of their daily protein
✨ key vitamins and minerals like calcium, vitamin A, and folate
✨ ongoing immune protection against infections and illness

& this doesn’t even cover how it’s beneficial to me and my long term heath!

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends continuing breastfeeding up to 2 years and beyond,
as does the World Health Organization (WHO). 🌎

Did you know the natural weaning age for humans falls between 4 and 7 years old?
Our babies know when they’re ready. until then, I’ll follow his lead and nurse while be both still find it beneficial ❤️

(And fun fact: Michael Jordan nursed until age 3… and, well, look how he turned out 🏀😉)

Here’s to nourishment, connection, and trusting the process !

One snuggle, one feed, one day at a time. 💛

09/29/2025

Well. He did.

09/17/2025

Natural weaning age is between 4-7 !

The natural term for humans to breastfeed is anywhere between 2 and 7+ years. Some babies stop earlier, some carry on for longer.

Many cultures around the world breastfeed to natural term, including many women in the Western world. This age range is only surprising in cultures that interrupt breastfeeding, often without realising it or knowing which norms are biological and which are cultural.

The concentration of fats and proteins increase as a baby grows into a toddler, along with increased levels of antibacterial and antiviral components such as lysozyme, which is an anti-inflammatory, and destroys bacteria.

Lysozyme increases in concentration from about 6 months old, when babies become more mobile and everything (toys, sand, cats biscuits?) goes straight in the mouth, and keeps increasing after the first year.

The concentration of Lactoferrin also increases over time. Lactoferrin inhibits the growth of some cancerous cells. It also binds to the iron in our baby’s body, preventing it from being available to harmful microorganisms that need iron to survive. Lactoferrin also kills the bacteria strep mutans, a cause of tooth decay and cavities.

Our body’s immune system takes around 6 years to become fully mature, so the support of the protective factors in breastmilk until our immune system can fully function on its own seems play a part in the timescale of natural term weaning too.

Longer term breastfeeding is also associated with reduced risk of diseases for mothers, including breast cancer.

We acknowledge that many mothers find it difficult to establish breastfeeding in the first place, that is a multi-layered investment on the part of a mother and that natural term feeding might not feel like, or be, a possibility for many.

We're not here to tell anyone what to do.

We also acknowledge that lack of information about our biology contributes to lack of support for mothers when they want to establish, or continue, breastfeeding, but cannot find the help they need from people who understand why it matters, or what is normal.

More at https://human-milk.com/pages/science-of-breastmilk

09/04/2025

✨ This mama saw me in her home at 4 days postpartum.

Baby had lost >7% of birth weight, milk was just beginning to come in, and latch was painful. Baby’s diapers showed mostly dark stools that were beginibg to transition.

Here’s what we worked on together:
✅ Achieved a deeper, more comfortable latch
✅ Discussed strategies to support milk transfer
✅ Completed pre- and post-feed weights to see how much baby transferred
✅ Initiated hand expression/manual pumping and gave expressed milk after breastfeeding to support intake and protect supply
✅ Encouraged family to share our plan with the pediatrician at their follow-up right after our visit
✅ Scheduled a follow-up to keep tracking progress

Supporting families through these early days is about balancing baby’s intake, protecting supply, and helping feeding feel more comfortable for mom. 💛

What was your postpartum journey!!

08/24/2025

Coming September as a 4 week series!
Sep 13th
Sept 20
Sept 27
Oct 4th

A mommy & me class that targets one of the most common issues I see as a pediatric occupational therapist!

Flat Head Syndrome!

This 4 week series class is designed with moms and babies in mind.

I’ll teach you the same tips and tricks to fix flat spots, that I teach my clients, and have personally used as a mom of 4.

Not ready to commit? 1 Drop in class: $35

Ready to round? Full 4 week series $160 + Free FDA cleared head shape positioning hat. A 50 dollar value!!! (Tortle)

* Optional add on!! $45 1 PediaMetrix SoftSpot head scan & consult: (Digital scan of your baby’s head to assess degree of flatness and 15 minute consult with the OT)

Spots are limited! Drop a comment or send a DM, or text register!

07/29/2025

🤱🏽One thing I always tell the moms I work with…

If you’re struggling to keep up with supply, I’d rather you pump more frequently with a wearable than feel stuck trying to squeeze in a few long sessions with a plug-in.

Here’s why 👇

🍼 Frequency matters more than duration when it comes to milk supply.

Your body responds best to consistent stimulation, not just long sessions here and there. So if a wearable helps you sneak in more pumps throughout the day, let’s say while holding a baby, loading the dishwasher, or even just resting…you’re sending better signals to tell your body make more milk

Yes, a plug-in might have stronger suction and is the gold standard for maintaining long term supply…

But if it’s not realistic to use it often, then it’s not going to do you much good.

In my sessions, we always build a pump plan that works around your life, not against it. Because showing up for your baby shouldn’t mean losing yourself to the wall outlet 🙃

Need support building a plan that works for your unique body and baby?

👩‍⚕️ OT + IBCLC
El paso,Tx

You can reach out @
jacklynn@nurturemomandme.com

07/29/2025

So… I’ve never actually done an introduction post.

With life, big dreams, 4 kids, and zero social media consistency… it just never happened. 😅

But I figured it’s time you really met the face behind .nicu.OT

Hi, I’m Jacklynn 👋
I’m a licensed occupational therapist (OTR), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and a Certified Neonatal Therapist and founder of Nurture Development & Lactation, LLC.

I’m also a mom of 4, including two NICU babies of my own. I have spent the past 10.5 years of my life either pregnant, nursing, pumping, combo feeding, weaning—or all of the above at once.

When I say I understand the feeding journey… I really mean it.

In addition to running Nurture Development & Lactation, I’ve spent most of my career working in the NICU—and I still do.
Supporting fragile babies and their families during those first critical days has deeply shaped how I practice.

I created Nurture to fill a gap I felt as both a clinician and a mom:

✔️ Support that blends medical skill + personal experience

✔️ An understanding that feeding is about more than milk—it’s reflexes, tone, regulation, sensory processing, bonding, mental health

✔️ A place where NICU families, first-time moms, combo feeders, pumping warriors, and overwhelmed parents all feel seen

💛 My specialty is working with infants with medical or developmental complexities—especially preemies and NICU grads—but I’m here for anyone feeling unsure, stressed, or stuck in their feeding journey.

✨And yes, I accept select insurance plans for lactation & feeding therapy!

→ Cigna (via Wildflower Health)
→ UHC + Aetna (via The Lactation Network)
→ Self Pay (HSA/FSA accepted + superbills available)

📍Serving El Paso, TX + surrounding areas
📲 Learn more or check coverage at nurturemomandme.com or link in bio

Thanks for being here. I’d love to walk alongside you.
Let’s nurture your journey—together. 🌿

07/25/2025

Today’s Milk & Coffee meet up is canceled!!!

Our next one will be August 9th!