Jennifer Rothrock IBCLC

04/08/2026

Nurse Tina brings up a lot of good points here!

04/06/2026

Let’s spill the milk on the most common breastfeeding challenges I see…

Poor latch… ouch. 😖
Not every baby is born knowing exactly how to latch. There are many small structures and movements that all have to coordinate, so if things feel pinchy, shallow, or like your toes are curling from pain… It’s worth getting help!

Ni**le pain 😖
Breastfeeding should not hurt. Full stop. 🛑
Tender in the first few days? Sometimes.
Toe-curling, wincing, or dreading the next feed? Not normal. 🙅

Pain is information. 📄 It usually means something about the latch, positioning, or oral function needs adjusting.

Mastitis
This one is no joke. 👎👎 Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue and can come with breast pain, redness, fever, flu-like symptoms, or a firm area that doesn’t soften after feeding. Continue to feed/remove milk regularly, cool compress for inflammation, and rest.

Engorgement 🤱
This one can be confusing, especially in the early days when milk first comes in.
Engorged breasts tend to feel rock hard, swollen, and very tender. The instinct is often to pump a lot to empty the breast… but that can actually tell your body to keep making that much milk. Try gentle hand expression, pumping to comfort, and cool compresses. Relief usually happens well before the breast is fully emptied.

Low milk supply ↘
Low milk supply is actually less common than people think, but when it happens, it deserves real support! If you feel like your baby isn’t getting enough or feeds feel like a constant struggle, that’s a good time to reach out to an experienced lactation professional. You deserve guidance that’s tailored to you and your baby.

Breastfeeding can come with a learning curve for both baby and parent. Support makes a big difference. 🤍

04/06/2026

You’re doing a hard job, beautifully.

This is what I needed to hear when one feed morphed into the next.

When only my arms would do...

When 2am stretched to 3am and more...

I needed to know that is really was as hard as it felt.

I needed to know that my trying, which so often felt like failing, was genuinely enough.

So just in case you need to hear it today – you're doing a hard job beautifully.

Tag/share with a mama who might need to hear this too.

03/31/2026

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03/26/2026

New baby? Take a look at these tips from The Jacksonville Baby Company

Thoughtful newborn etiquette isn’t about rules for the sake of rules; it’s more about protecting newborn health, supporting healing parents, and preserving peace during one of the most intense and impactful seasons of life.

03/26/2026

Did you do something wrong? 👇

Probably not! Babies get increasingly fussy and unsettled between 2 weeks and 6 weeks old.

For many parents it feels like you did something and “broke” your baby- so you scramble to try to fix it. Is it reflux, dairy intolerance? Something you ate? Something you DIDN’T eat?

The truth is MOST babies hit their peak fussiness/crying level at 6 weeks. It ramps up until then, and once you’re over the hump and they are smiling at you they start to chill out. A bit.

🥰 Rest assured! this too, shall pass - in a month or two! 🫶

Share this with a parent that needs to hear this! 💞

03/18/2026

BIG NEWS: Spill the Milk / Jennifer Rothrock IBCLC is moving! 🚚💨

Some of you may already know, we're a military family. And as a military family, "home" is where the Navy sends us, and this time, it’s taking us to Hawaii! 🌴 🌺 🌊

We are excited for this new adventure and about bringing lactation support to a new community. While we are sad to leave our amazing clients in the Jacksonville, FL area, we are thrilled to start this next chapter.

What does this mean for you?
✨ We are still booking clients! 🤱
✨ Last date for new clients: April 3rd 🤰
✨ Official last day to see clients: May 13th 😭

Thank you for supporting this mil-spouse-owned business! Follow along for our journey and to see where we land. 🇺🇸❤️

03/17/2026

Story time! 📚 So, my tiny human asked me the other day, “Mom, why are your thighs so big?”

My first thought was to give her a lecture that we don’t comment on people’s bodies, but then I was like, 'Wait, kiddo, this is a moment to get real!' 😂

So, I told her: My thighs are big because they're the ultimate multi-taskers - they were there when I grew two tiny humans, carried me through marathons, and still manage to squeeze into my fave jeans (most days, let's be real 😂). They're a testament to my love for food that fuels my body and soul, and the need for being a little extra. I’ve gone back to school, changed careers, and because I am me. And honestly, what’s better than that? 💖

03/04/2026

Whoop 🙌

Tomorrow is IBCLC Day! But what exactly is an IBCLC? 💛

IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. These professionals are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and hold the only internationally recognized clinical credential in lactation care.

Many caring professionals support families with lactation, including CLCs, CLEs, and peer counselors. IBCLCs, however, have special training to handle clinical cases, such as helping premature babies, addressing low milk supply, and managing medical conditions that affect breastfeeding.

IBCLCs work in hospitals, private practices, birth centers, WIC programs, and online, so they can support families wherever they are.

Tomorrow, we honor the expertise, dedication, and compassion that IBCLCs bring to their work.

This year, we invite IBCLCs to share all those moments that remind you why you chose this path. Maybe it was a first latch that moved you, a family who stayed in touch, or a case that pushed you to grow as a clinician. We would love to hear from you!

On , March 4th, share your story with and tag .

We’ll feature your stories on our page, because behind every latch is a professional who brings both skill and compassion.

Plus, stay tuned! We have something special planned for you.