Natural State Lactation

23/04/2025

📣 Northeast Arkansas mamas!

📣Calling all breastfeeding moms. All of our Medela products are 75% off!! Help us clear the shelves. 🍼

01/04/2025

Great news for breastfeeding families in Arkansas! 🎉

A new law (HB1333) now requires health insurance companies to cover lactation consultant services—just like any other medical care! This means more moms can get expert breastfeeding support without worrying about the cost.

Lactation consultants (IBCLC) help with everything from latching difficulties and milk supply issues to pumping and weaning. This law ensures that families have better access to the care they need for a healthier start for both mom and baby.

If you’ve been holding off on seeking lactation support due to cost, this could be a game-changer! Check with your insurance provider to see what’s covered and reach out for help when you need it. 💜

05/03/2025

🤍I became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultan (IBCLC) because I wanted to bridge the gap in maternal and infant healthcare, ensuring that families (especially those facing challenges) receive the support they need to thrive in their breastfeeding journey. My background in nutrition fueled my passion for providing evidence-based care, and I saw firsthand how impactful lactation support can be in shaping a baby’s health and a mother’s confidence.

🤍 My proudest moments as an IBCLC are seeing parents gain confidence in feeding their babies and feeling empower. Seeing a preterm baby latch for the first time, helping a struggling mother overcome obstacles, or simply being the reassuring voice when she needs it most, those are the moments that remind me why I do this work.

🤍 You might not know this about IBCLCs, but we do so much more than help with latch issues! We assess infant oral function, guide parents through complex feeding challenges, support mothers in unique medical situations, and advocate for breastfeeding-friendly policies in healthcare settings.

🤍 IBCLCs are important because feeding an infant isn’t just about nutrition—it’s about connection, confidence, and long-term health. Breastfeeding has lifelong benefits for both mother and baby, and IBCLCs play a crucial role in making that journey successful, especially when challenges arise.

🤍 IBCLCsd are skilled, dedicated, and empowering.



(My not-so-little babies and I 🤍)

05/03/2025

Happy IBCLC Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the expertise and dedication of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants!

What Makes an IBCLC?

✅ Extensive Education & Training – IBCLCs complete health science coursework, 95+ hours of lactation-specific education, 300-1,000 clinical hours, and pass a rigorous board exam.

✅ Clinical Expertise – We support families through complex feeding challenges, including preterm birth, cardiac conditions, oral dysfunction, low milk supply, and lactation after loss.

✅ Holistic, Evidence-Based Care – IBCLCs provide personalized lactation support, optimize human milk use, and collaborate with medical teams to improve infant outcomes.

✅ Advocates for Maternal-Infant Health – We work in hospitals, NICUs, and communities to ensure every baby receives the best start and ensure family-centered care.

Tag an IBCLC making a difference for families every day! 🤍

29/12/2024

I am pleased to announce that I now accept Cigna insurance patients in and around northeast Arkansas. Please utilize this link to verify insurance and feel free to contact me 🤍
https://portal.wildflowerhealth.net/affiliate-care/c000e1c

24/12/2024

This doesn’t have to be you! CALL ME 🤙🏽🤍 or text 🥰

14/12/2024

31/10/2024

Paragould/Missouri mamas! 🤩

AMMC is excited to announce it is now a designated milk donation depot, in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Milk Bank. The AMMC Milk Depot is a designated space for women to donate milk, which will be sent to the UAMS Milk Bank for screening, pasteurization and nutritional analysis. After processing, milk will be sent, according to need, to hospitals throughout Arkansas. Before making a donation, donors must contact the AMMC Milk Bank, which will guide them through a screening process. The AMMC Milk Depot is located in Arkansas Methodist Medical Center’s Women’s Services unit at 900 West Kingshighway in Paragould. For more information on donating, please call (870) 239-7051. For more information on UAMS Milk Bank, visit: https://uamshealth.com/uams-milk-bank/who-we-are/

03/09/2024

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Workplace Lactation Week was created in 2023 and is celebrated annually from September 1-7. The observance celebrates the contributions of nursing mothers and parents in the workplace and aligns with Labor Day, highlighting the vital role working and pumping parents play in the workforce.​​💜

01/08/2024

🌍🤱 Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Let's celebrate the incredible benefits of breastfeeding for both moms and babies. This week, we recognize how breastfeeding supports health, strengthens bonds, and contributes to sustainable development. Together, we can create a supportive environment for all mothers. Share your breastfeeding journeys and tips! 💖

17/05/2024

How cool is this! Using a breast milk e***a significantly sped up clearing meconium and getting to full enteral feeding compared to normal saline, and there were no safety issues at all!

This randomized clinical trial examines whether breast milk e***as can shorten the time to complete meconium evacuation and achievement of full enteral feeding for infants born preterm in China.

17/05/2024

Fascinating!
Can’t wait to see the next phase 🙏🏽🙌🏽🤍

Phase 1 study of intranasal human milk (37 infants, 2x per day for 28 days) to deliver stem cells near the brain.
Variability in live cells & stem cell amounts vary!
Will in the nose one day prevent or help heal IVH?
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38688998/