Nancy L. Manix, IBCLC

10/06/2024

No closets. No bathrooms. No financial penalties.

03/02/2023

Happy IBCLC Day to all my colleagues in the Lactation Consulting world! 💚

03/04/2021

Happy IBCLC Day to all my fellow International Board Certified Lactation Consultants!

12/05/2020

I’m so excited to announce that I’ve officially partnered with ! This is an incredible organization that helps moms and moms-to-be get the breastfeeding support they
deserve, covered by their insurance.
The Lactation Network guarantees every mother three (or more) 90-minute, in-home lactation consultations with a registered IBCLC, like me, at no out of pocket cost! They handle the
paperwork and bill your insurance directly.
To learn more and schedule a consultation with me, visit www.lactationnetwork.com and use this link: https://go.lactationnetwork.com/LiquidLoveLactationServices
or include my name as the IBCLC who referred you.

At The Lactation Network (TLN), we connect families with the lactation consultations, breast pumps, and products they need to thrive.

03/26/2020

The World Health Organization has released a statement on Breastfeeding with COVID-19. “Close contact and early, exclusive breastfeeding helps a baby to thrive.” See photos for specific guidelines and recommendations.

02/26/2020

There is hope for the future! This little girl must be growing up in a home where breastfeeding/chestfeeding is normalized. How else would you feed your baby if they got hungry while you were out grocery shopping? 🤱

08/08/2019

As a Physical Therapist I find this intriguing:.. for vasospasms or unexplained causes of breast or ni**le pain while breastfeeding... "We suggest that musculoskeletal impairment in the thorax or within its vicinity could induce referred pain to the breast or ni**le."
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/bfm.2019.0047?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BFM+OA+Aug+5+2019&d=8%2F5%2F2019&mcid=808406738&

07/31/2019

Great News! On Thursday, July 25, 2019, the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019 was signed into Law! (Public Law No. 116-30.)

What is this Law?

The Act requires that certain public buildings that contain a public restroom also provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is hygienic and available for use by a member of the public. This means that advocates and visitors to Capitol Hill, Senate and House office buildings, the Smithsonian buildings, courthouses, customs houses, and other federal facilities around the nation will have access to a clean, private lactation space. ~ USBC 07/29/19

http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/fairness-act?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=a82b1613-b2fb-42fd-ac12-6fcf62c7e5e6

The Act requires that certain public buildings that contain a public restroom also provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is hygienic and available for use by a member of the public. This means that advocates and visitors to Capitol Hill, Senate and House office buildings, the Smithso...

07/14/2019

06/03/2019

These are all photos of human breastmilk (color dyed) under the microscope. Chock full of high calorie fat globules and germ fighting white blood cells in addition to carbohydrates, proteins, flavors, enzymes, growth hormones, anti-inflammatory agents, human immune factors, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, etc... this Liquid Love has super powers!

02/28/2019

Dear Mama,

Could you wake up for a minute? I know it's hard for you to open your eyes - we haven't slept a lot yet tonight. But Mama, I kinda need you right now. You see, the thing is, I feel a bit lonely at the moment. I'm laying here in my crib and I'm somewhat cold.

I didn't mean to cry so I'm sorry I did. I've been trying to get your attention by making some noises for a while now but you were in such a deep sleep, you couldn't hear me. I don't know how else to get your attention. During the day, I see and hear you all make noises and I see you respond well to each other. You talk to me like that too. And I try very hard but I don't know how to do that yet. So I cry so you'd listen to me.

Mama, I'm sorry for crying. Like I said, I feel a bit lonely. I just spent nine months inside your belly where I've always felt safe. It's a bit scary to me to be in such a big bed all by myself. I miss your heartbeat, the rushing of your blood, the warmth and the food.I miss your breathing and your hands you put over me to protect me when I still was inside your belly.

So Mama, would you please listen to me? I'm calling for you in the only way I'm able to. I feel really alone. I need your warmth and your peace for a moment. I need to know for sure you're still here. So can I come lay with you for a little while to feel your warmth?

Some cuddles first. Mama, this feels so nice. When I feel you holding me while you gently rock me and when I can smell and feel you, I feel so safe. I can feel your hand on my back and my ear is placed just right on your heart. Mom, this is home to me. Do you remember back when we were always together? I always felt like this back then. Sometimes I miss that time. It was so nice to be close to you.

I hear you softly whisper into my ear "Everything is okay little one, everything is fine". Your voice is so soft and familiar. You smell good mom. A bit like me and a bit like you.

Mama, will you hold me just a little longer? I'm really tired and I feel so relaxed in your arms. It almost feels like before. I'm going to close my eyes for a little while, okay? Can I please stay with you here a little longer to enjoy your love and your presence?

And can I drink some more? Mama, since we're laying like this anyway...I'd like to ask you something. I know, it sounds pretty sad because I can't talk like you can yet so I'm sorry for crying again. But Mama, can I please drink some more? My throat is dry and my tummy is empty and since we're here anyway...maybe I can have a few more sips? Your milk tastes delicious and is so warm and familiar.

Thanks Mom, that's exactly what I needed. I was really really thirsty. Your finger on my cheek feels great by the way. And you're smiling at me. Nothing makes me happier than seeing your smile and feeling your presence. I'll close my eyes again, okay? Please don't put me away straight away, I really enjoy falling asleep here. This feels really good. Can I stay with you for another hour or so?

My tummy hurts. What is that?! Mama! Can you feel this? Mom? My tummy hurts so bad. What is happening? Please help me Mama, I don't know what's happening. I've never felt anything like this.

Thank you for rubbing my belly Mom. It's late and everyone is asleep. I'm so happy you're here for me. I don't know what I'd do without you Mama. My tummy already hurts less and when you hold me like that...I feel pretty tired. Maybe I'll close my eyes again. Please hold me a little longer?

Can I have more cuddles? You won't believe this Mama! I'm a bit scared. I just woke up and I didn't know where I was for a second. It was all dark and a little cold again. I know you're tired Mama. But I really missed you, can I please be with you again for a while?

Mama, I can see that you're tired. There are tears in your eyes and every now and then a tear rolls down your cheek. I'm sorry Mama but I feel really strange in this new world. I miss home. I miss always being close to you.

Sometimes I feel a tear fall on my head while you gently rock me. You're singing me a song so that I can go back to sleep. You softly dry the tears that fell on my head with your hand. That feels nice Mom, do that again?

I fall asleep on your chest. You feel so soft, so familiar. There's nowhere I sleep better than here. My legs are pulled up, just like they were back when I still lived within you. I can hear your heartbeat again and I move along with your breathing.

I will learn soon. Mama, you're the best place to be. I'm so glad I get to come to you over and over again. I don't like being unable to just ask either but I'm really happy you listen to me when I call for you.

Soon, I'll be able to be there for you. Or for my brothers or sisters. Or for my friends in school. You're teaching me how to take care of someone. You're teaching me that you listen, even when I can't ask. You're teaching me I'm safe, even when sometimes it feels like I'm not. You're teaching me that you love me, even when you're very tired. Thank you.

And Mama, I love you.

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01/11/2019

Wearing, carrying, holding, and touching your babies stimulates brain development. Keep them close.
“Before humans have language, they have the language of touch, they communicate through the language of touch”

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/09/well/what-babies-know-about-their-bodies-and-themselves.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=Moth-Visible&moduleDetail=inside-nyt-region-5&module=inside-nyt-region®ion=inside-nyt-region&WT.nav=inside-nyt-region&fbclid=IwAR1Pj9db6v66ST_UWXVcZlTIdZg-Ap2YsIOYuJkHdPferLp9weSIEMSOshM

How infants’ brains respond to touch may indicate their understanding of their bodies, researchers say.