Gallia Co Breastfeeding Peer

05/09/2025

Sometimes just a few little tweaks can make latching more comfortable for both of you 💛
✨ Tummy-to-tummy
✨ Nose-to-ni**le
✨ Wide-open mouth = great latch!

02/09/2025

Breastfeeding moms know the art of multitasking like no one else. Sometimes it means balancing a baby on one arm while trying to sneak in a few bites with the other. Eating while feeding isn’t about being careless it’s about survival. Your body is fueling another human, and you deserve fuel too. Whether it’s a cold slice of pizza, a reheated cup of coffee, or whatever you can grab between letdowns, remember: nourishing yourself is just as important as nourishing your baby.

01/09/2025

A fresh month, new memories. 🌼 Whether you’re pregnant or snuggling your little one, you’re doing amazing!
👉 What are you most excited for this month?

29/08/2025

In observance of Labor Day, the Gallia County WIC office will be closed on September 1, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on September 2, 2025, at 8 a.m. Thank you for your understanding!

29/08/2025

My son is a Covid baby. 🥹

Covid’s Children, Growing Up

The Covid sixth graders are now high school seniors.
Their entire adolescence—those messy, magical, formative teen years—were shaped by masks, distance, and glitchy Wi-Fi.

The Covid kindergarteners are now in sixth grade.
Some are still catching up from the learning lost and the social delays of those early years. But they made it.

And the Covid babies? They’ve stepped into kindergarten.
Born in isolation, they missed playdates, mom groups, and preschool classrooms. Socialization looked so different—yet here they are.

Our kids have been marked by a childhood none of us imagined.
Days blurred by screens, muffled voices through masks, classrooms lined with sanitizer bottles and taped-off desks.

It wasn’t the start any of us wanted for them.
But still—
they kept going.

They learned. They grew.
They adapted. They endured.

And through it all, they’ve shown a resilience far beyond their years.

Now, as they walk into these milestone grades—
they carry with them a strength that will shape the rest of their lives.

We couldn’t be prouder of the kids they’ve been—and the people they’re becoming.

Living FULL, by Danielle Sherman-Lazar

27/08/2025

My breastfeeding journeys couldn’t have been more different! With my first, I had toe-curling pain right from the start and switched to exclusively pumping just two days postpartum. But with my second, our latch was perfect from day one, and I never experienced any ni**le trauma.

I know how it goes. We tend to compare ourselves to the people around us. But here’s the thing…. No two people are alike, including moms and babies. Every one of us will face various challenges with infant feeding, and it may look very different from someone else. There is no perfect way!! In fact, there are multiple ways to be successful in how you feed your child 🤱🏻. Try to focus on what is working well for you and your family, and forget the rest. 💓




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22/08/2025

💜 Today’s the day! Join Holzer from 3–5 PM for the Latch & Laugh event—a beautiful way to celebrate, encourage, and uplift breastfeeding mothers in our community. 🍼✨

It’s all about connection, laughter, and supporting one another on this amazing journey of motherhood. 🌸👩‍👧‍👦

💬 If you’re going, tag a friend who should come too! 💜

REMINDER: Holzer is celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month with a beneficial event TOMORROW (August 22nd from 3pm-5pm) at the Holzer Leadership and Innovation Institute! This event will offer car seat checks and helpful resources for new and expectant moms. There will also be fun activities (games, face painting, family photos) and free cupcakes, refreshments, and mocktails. If you have any questions, call 740-446-5647!

22/08/2025

🌸 Exciting news! 🌸

I had the honor of being featured by the Ohio Department of Health in their recent article for Breastfeeding Awareness Month. 💕

It means so much to be able to share about the importance of supporting families on their feeding journey and to highlight the work we do together in our community.

You can read the full story here ➡️ https://odh.ohio.gov/media-center/feature-stories/breastfeeding-month-2025

August is National Breastfeeding Month.

21/08/2025

Latching can be tricky. Ni***es can hurt. Baby might cry—and so might you. That’s okay. Asking for help is a sign of strength. 💕

18/08/2025

Having a tough day? You’re not alone.

We’re here to walk with you through every step of parenting.💙
Visit http://childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-families/here-for-ohio-kids/here-for-ohio-kids?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com for resources and support.

17/08/2025

Breastfeeding helps your baby’s immune system, brain development, AND your postpartum recovery.

Talk about superpower milk! 💪

15/08/2025

🥛🧁 Milk & Muffins + mama friends = the perfect World Breastfeeding Week celebration! 💗
Muffins, iced tea, baby snuggles, and so much support at Poppy’s Coffee • Tea & Remedies.
Here’s to every mom’s journey — and sweet moments like these! 💕