Beyond the Breast

09/09/2025

Biologically Normal.

*More than just filling tiny tummies, those middle-of-the-night sessions support milk production due to higher prolactin levels and breast stimulation.

* Have been shown to be protective against the risk of SIDS

* Aid infants in developing their own circadian rhythms as their bodies begin to convert the amino acid tryptophan to melatonin around the 3mo mark.
From birth to 3mo, mothers produce higher levels of tryptophan in the pre-dawn hours aiding those sweet morning naps after late night meals or snacks.
-yep that same stuffed & happy feeling after thanksgiving or other wonderful dinners

Those quiet feeds are a chance for uninterrupted bonding, comfort and quiet exploration of the world around them IF they're able to keep their eyes open.

It may feel exhausting in the moment, but your body and your baby are working together in a beautifully designed rhythm. 💕

09/06/2025

🌸 September is PCOS Awareness Month

Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 people with ovaries and can impact cycles, fertility, pregnancy, and even breastfeeding.

For some parents, PCOS may make milk supply more challenging due to hormone imbalances or breast development differences. But here’s the truth 👉 not everyone with PCOS struggles, and with the right support, many families breastfeed successfully.

💜 The most important step? Getting support early.
✨ Work with an IBCLC during pregnancy
✨ Stay connected to your healthcare team
✨ Know that there are strategies, resources, and community ready to help

You don’t have to navigate PCOS alone 💜 A few resources that I love:
🌸 pcoschallenge.org
🌸 pcosaa.org
🌸 .AvivaRomm
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Podcasts
🌸 PCOS Diva
🌸 The PCOS Podcast
🌸 PCOS Repair
🌸The PCOS 365 Podcast

If you’re navigating PCOS and planning to breastfeed, you are not alone. With awareness and guidance, your feeding goals are absolutely possible.

🤱 Ready to make a plan that works for you?
Let’s connect: BeyondtheBreast.com

09/05/2025

For my Fort Worth families coming into the office, I get it, this traffic and construction is for the birds!
Please check your gps before heading in - I'll also be sharing travel tips prior to our visits to help.

Three long-term TxDOT projects are jamming up portions of Interstate 20 and Interstate 30. It could be years before drivers see relief.

09/04/2025

September has kicked off and while Breastfeeding Awareness month may be behind us, this week is Workplace Lactation Week.
This year's theme is "A World of Support: Creating Breastfeeding Friendly Workplaces Everywhere"

In the U.S. the PUMP ACT, established in 2023 helps expand federal protections for ALL lactating employees.

The PUMP Act ensures that parents /employees have the right to:
✅ Take break time to express milk
✅ Use a private, clean space (not a bathroom 🚫)
✅ Receive protections no matter if they’re salaried or hourly

Because feeding your baby shouldn’t come at the cost of your career. 💪👶

Need more resources?
🖱 https://www.healthyhorizons.com/blogs/blog/workplace-lactation-week
🖱 https://www.usbreastfeeding.org/the-pump-act-explained.html
🖱 https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/73-flsa-break-time-nursing-mothers

💻 Want support setting up a realistic pumping plan for work? Need assistance with fl**ge size for improved comfort/fit/expression amounts?
I’m here to help.
👆Click the link above to schedule or verify insurance today.


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09/02/2025

The is returning to Tarrant County in October! We'd love to see you there!

**** IMPORTANT UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED! STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES!***

Big Latch 2025 is Almost Here!
🌟 The countdown is on!

Join us for Big Latch 2025 — a free, family-centered event promoting breastfeeding and milk expression in a fun, welcoming space for all! 🍼💛

📅 Saturday, October 4 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 St. Timothy Church, 3001 Forest Ridge Park, Bedford, TX
🕚 The Big Latch On happens at 11:45 AM sharp — don’t miss it! Latch on, pump or express- we're here for it all!

🎉 What to Expect:
✔️ A vendor fair full of amazing local resources
✔️ Kids' activities, games, and outdoor fun
✔️ Gift card raffles & giveaways
✔️ A safe, supportive space for families to connect
✔️ Snacks available for purchase or bring your own picnic!

✅ No registration required — just show up and enjoy!
Bring a friend, bring a blanket, and let’s celebrate the beauty and power of community breastfeeding together. 💪✨

08/30/2025

🏈 Fall is just about here and in Texas that means Friday Night Lights, Game days, Team Spirit and building community around our teams.

🧑‍🍼Touchdowns feel great. So does feeding your baby with confidence and having the support of an evidence based skilled IBCLC as coach and cheerleader along the way.
🏟 Whether it’s prenatal prep, latch troubleshooting, or supply strategies, your IBCLC is right there on the sidelines.
🎉 You don’t have to do this alone—let’s make it a winning season.
📲 BeyondtheBreast.As.Me

08/24/2025

Breastfeeding & Pumping Volunteers needed!

Help needed for a special hands-on learning experience at the Dallas Lactation Consultant Association - DLCA Summer Seminar After Hours! 💛

On Tuesday, Aug. 26th from 6–8 PM at Central Market (Preston & Royal, Dallas), you’ll be particpiating in a private, educational session on the science of fl**ge fitting with Jeanette Mesite Frem, IBCLC—the expert behind the Fl**ge Fits Method.

What’s in it for you?
• A $50 gift card as our thank you
• Light bites, wine, and mocktails to enjoy
• A safe, private space with 25 women lactation professionals learning together

If you’re currently lactating and want to help advance fl**ge-fitting education, we’d love to have you!

DM us to sign up Or email dallaslca1991@gmail.com

08/05/2025

July was busy but beautiful with so many adorable babies, rock star parents and new connections made.

08/05/2025

It might surprise you to hear this, but a client cancellations?
Sometimes, they make me smile.
Why? When a family says,
“We're getting the hang of it—we don’t need a visit this week,”
what they’re really saying is:
✨ We feel confident.
✨ We’ve got this.

My job isn’t to create a lifetime of dependence. It’s to pour into you in those early, fragile weeks —so you can feel confident, equipped, and rooted in your own parenting strengths & wisdom.

When families get steady, responsive support from day one (and between visits!), something beautiful happens:
💮 Feeding feels easier.
💮 Baby starts to gain.
💮Parents breathe deeper.
💮 Confidence grows.
💮Feeding goals are met.

And suddenly…they’re good. Not because it’s perfect—but because they know what they’re doing.
They know themselves. They trust their baby.
That’s not a cancellation. That's empowerment.

They know too that there's a supportive hand and listening ear if they have questions or want to check-in.

If you want to feel this supported and confident in your feeding journey, I’d love to walk alongside you. DM me SUPPORT to book concierge-level lactation care that meets you where you are—and gets you where you want to be. 💜

08/03/2025

There is a time for formula use and many babies do benefit from its use for a variety of reasons, The unethical marketing and promotion of infant and toddler formulas however, is a disservice to families and healthcare providers who may be assisting them.

As providers we have an obligation to help inform families and educate them on the differences between breastmilk and formula.

No matter how a family chooses to feed their baby they deserve to be given accurate, truthful information to help them make an informed decision about their choices.

This year's World Breastfeeding Week campaign to is about information and empowerment not shaming- it's about supporting all families globally about feeding options so parents can make the best choice for their baby/babies.





FortWorthIBCLC

08/02/2025

Happy !
It's the kickoff week for World Breastfeeding Month
This year's theme is Prioritize Breastfeeding:Create Sustainable Support Systems
Focus points include:
🏥 Health systems that offer skilled, sustainable breastfeeding support from pregnancy through early childhood.
⚖ Policies, laws and programs that prioritize women, babies and breastfeeding.
🤝Community partnerships to help uphold every woman and baby's right to breastfeed anytime, anywhere.

Want to learn more?
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-breastfeeding-week/2025

08/01/2025

ATTN: .nossel JulieOwono

Unregulated formula advertising on Meta platforms is a threat to public health. Here’s why:

1️⃣ Undermines Breastfeeding: It erodes maternal confidence and discourages breastfeeding, which is clinically proven to protect infant and maternal health.

2️⃣ Promotes Unsafe Feeding Practices: Influencers often show formula being prepared incorrectly. There is no mention the medical risks of formula or when its use is clinically appropriate.

3️⃣ Linked to Harm and Litigation: There are currently over 700 lawsuits filed against major formula companies for failing to warn parents that their products can cause necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants — a devastating and often fatal condition.

4️⃣ Violates Global Health Standards: The WHO, UNICEF, and The Lancet have all called for a ban on digital marketing, warning it misleads families and endangers public health.

🛑 This is a systemic issue, not a personal choice. Meta must act. END IT NOW.