For Babies' Sake

08/15/2025

Gotta love the roller coaster that is the postpartum period!

08/08/2025

We believe that simply telling people about the importance of breastfeeding isn't enough. Without actual support, it's hard to succeed. And when it fails, moms are often blamed instead of the system that let them down. Let's educate everyone involved to increase the chances of success. For the good of mothers and babies.

08/08/2025

Happy World Breastfeeding Week

07/22/2025

I’m finally getting around to re-introducing myself. We have been pretty quiet over the last year or two but it’s time to get back out here and interact with the world. I’m Mellanie. I’ve been a lactation consultant (IBCLC) for 20+ years. The time has flown by! In those 20 years, my young children have grown up, my marriage has grown ever stronger, and I have grown so much in my professional life. As my children and my practice grew, I discovered a love for herbal medicine, for homeopathy, for root-cause medicine. I love working with moms and babies from the basics of prenatal planning or learning about positioning and milk production to the more complicated issues of oral dysfunction, oral ties, structural issues, bottle refusal and low milk production. It is such a privilege to navigate the world of infant feeding with new families.

07/15/2025

It's been a minute, so we would like to reintroduce ourselves! Social media is not our strong suit, but helping mamas and babies build strong nursing relationships is, so forgive us for our lack of posts in recent weeks. We are still here!

I'm Deirdre Cannon, IBCLC. I have been a lactation consultant for 15+ years. I love working with moms to find their footing in motherhood through the trials of learning to feed their little ones. I view this profession as an immense responsibility, as well as a passion. I would love to help you and your little one.

A little about me... I'm a wife of 26 years to my amazing hubby, who stands by me through it all. I'm a mom to 3 crazy, fabulous children. And while I'm past my nursing years, they were all breastfed and are the reason I have such a passion for this profession. I am a homeschooling mama and a science teacher at our co-op. It's always fun to bust out my mammary knowledge when teaching my high school biology students about mammals. 😉 I'm the oldest of my 5 siblings and the only girl, which makes me used to chaos.

Anyway, if you are still with me, HI! I'd love to meet you! You can find out more about For Babies' Sake at www.forbabiessake.com We'd love to hear from you!

05/12/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you! Thank you for inviting us into your lives as you walk your motherhood journey. It is an honor to be a part of your lives.

“God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.'' - Rudyard Kipling

11/28/2024

🍁🦃🍽Thank you to each and every one of our 2024 clients. We are honored to be part of your parenting journey. 🤱🏾🤱🏼🤱🏻🤱🏽🤱🏾Have a blessed holiday with your little ones!

10/09/2024

There is such a sense of relief at seeing our certification dates change to 2029! Thank you to our FBS families for letting us walk along side you for so many years!

10/03/2024

If we have been a help to you with breastfeeding, we would love to have your vote for Mom Approved lactation consultants. 🩷

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09/22/2024

In addition to our full-length in-depth consultations, we also offer shorter mini sessions. These visits are great for a quick follow up, making a pumping plan, weaning plans, or for a quick q&a.

08/25/2024

Excellent commentary on the AAP position regarding tongue ties and breastfeeding…. IBCLCs need to be an integral part of the team that supports breastfeeding moms and babies. We are the only ones that actually assess the whole picture of both mom and baby. We are the only ones routinely assessing the oral function in relation to breastfeeding. And while we absolutely agree with the AAP that every tie should not be immediately released, we do not agree that no ties should be released. Every baby should be assessed as an individual with individual needs.

08/23/2024