More Than Milk

06/07/2023

Let's chat about how I can support you!
www.mtmlactation.com

03/24/2023

Sometimes we just need a gentle reminder that we aren’t alone in how we feel! Parenthood is HARD! We see you and are happy to provide support through it all!

✨️Parenthood Affirmation✨️

It's OK not to love every moment of parenthood.

We are led to believe that parenthood is magical and amazing every step of the way. The reality is that most parents will admit that there are moments and stages that downright stink. There are so many factors that can contribute to one's parental experience ... so it's OK when you don't enjoy the experience of it.

You're still a good parent. You still love your child even when you don't love the moment. I believe you're doing the best you can.

[ID: A parenthood affirmation that says "It's OK not to love every moment of parenthood.]

02/25/2023

A beautiful reminder that breastfeeding is more than milk ✨

You are not a milk factory. As you feed, your child's heart rate slows, their attachment hormones spike, their microbiome is nourished and their brain falls into a deep, restorative calm, much like adult brains do during meditation.⁠
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Suckling causes oxytocin release in both mother and child, promoting a felt sense of wellbeing, safety, love and contentment. ⁠
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Oxytocin lowers blood pressure and stress reactivity in mothers. In infants, oxytocin increases resilience to stress and drives the formation of more oxytocin receptors in the amygdala (for healthy social behaviour and a lowered risk for anxiety). ⁠
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Simultaneous oxytocin release, repeated over time, changes both mother and infant brains, in ways that underpin long term attachment and synchronicity. It literally rewires brains in favour of love and wellbeing.⁠
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You are not a milk factory.⁠ You are a retreat, a safe space, a perfect tonic.⁠
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You are laying the foundations of long term wellbeing with every feed. ⁠
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You are a hero.⁠

⁠incredible words by

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12/23/2022

✨Happy Holidays!✨

A friendly reminder that I will be out of the office until Wednesday December 28th!

Stay warm friends! ❄️

11/21/2022

Great advice! ✨

11/12/2022

10/15/2022

🚨 Formula Recall🚨

https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/home.html?fbclid=IwAR2B-KzNt_5I8LH_jJToIah-e3Ilx9SAp9f9mlcRYPKnxJNXSjPkhX7c6WI

Home for info about the recall of powder infant formulas and 2 fl oz ready-to-feed liquid products.

09/26/2022

I will be out of the office Wednesday, September 28th! All emails and calls will be returned Friday.

Thank you! ✨

09/14/2022

Fantastic work UnityPoint!

UnityPoint Health - Methodist is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation.

08/21/2022

Great information!

08/19/2022

✨✨Important recall information for our families✨✨

Important Recall Information: In coordination with the CPSC, 4moms today issued a voluntary recall of its MamaRoo and RockaRoo infant swings and rockers. This recall applies to MamaRoo Baby Swings (models 4M-005, 1026 and 1037) and all RockaRoo rockers (model 4M-012). This does NOT include the new version of the MamaRoo (model 1046), which launched this summer and has a 5-point harness.

When the recalled swing or rocker is not in use, the restraint straps can dangle below the seat and crawling infants can become entangled in the straps. If you currently own one of these swings, we urge you to contact us immediately to receive a free strap fastener that will prevent the straps from extending under the seat when the swing or rocker is not in use.

Please visit http://www.4momsrecall.expertinquiry.com for more information and to request a free strap fastener.

Rest assured, safety is our highest priority at 4moms. That is why we have designed this solution to further help ensure the safety of our customers and their families. Thank you in advance for your participation.

08/11/2022

✨Wow!✨

This is a beautiful visual of the breastfeeding dyad!

Our bodies are amazing.

08/08/2022

✨Happy Opening Day!✨

www.mtmlactation.com

Welcome friends and family to a space that I have curated and cultivated for nearly a year.

My vision has always been clear. To bring more prenatal and postpartum lactation education and support to families in the rural communities in Central Illinois.

This is an intentional environment that will be used to foster education, community, and connection.

I look forward to supporting you and yours.

✨Danielle Stroemer, BS, IBCLC

06/21/2022

✨It’s the final countdown!✨

05/02/2022

We love the synergistic dynamic between the breastfeeding dyad!

Scientists have only scratched the surface of how breastmilk helps fight illness, but there may be yet another mind-blowing fact involving retrograde milk flow to add to the mix.

04/25/2022

✨We love this for our military families!✨

The new directives will affect 400,000 soldiers who are also parents, including 29,000 single fathers.