Latch & Co

03/21/2026

🌧️ To every Oahu family navigating this right now —

I see you. This is hard. A flood emergency with a newborn or a breastfeeding baby is a lot.

Please focus on staying safe first. Feeding can be figured out — that’s what I’m here for.

If you’re stressed, your supply may dip. If you had to skip feeds or pumping sessions, we can work through it. If you’re formula supplementing right now out of necessity, that is the right call.

You are doing the right thing. 🤍

When things settle, text me if you need support. I’m not going anywhere. 🌿

03/19/2026

Your baby is talking to you — you just have to learn the language. 🤱
Newborn feeding cues happen in stages, and catching them early makes latching so much smoother for both of you.
Early cues (start here!):
👅 Rooting — turning head, opening mouth
👋 Hand to mouth movement
😮 Lip smacking or sucking sounds
Active cues (still good, act now):
🤲 Stretching, fidgeting, moving arms & legs
💬 Soft fussing
Late cues (feeding will be harder here):
😭 Crying — baby is already stressed and harder to latch
The goal? Feed at early or active cues every time. Crying means we waited a little too long — totally normal, just calm baby first, then latch.
Save this for your 3am reference. 📌
Questions about latch or feeding frequency? I’m here. 🌿
📍 Serving military + civilian families on Oahu

03/02/2026

I recently helped a Wahiawa family struggling with a painful latch and low supply during an in-home visit. I checked positioning, screened for tongue-tie, and set a simple pumping plan to boost output. Within a week their baby latched more easily, mom had less pain, and milk increased. Nurse-led care like this is available in-person or virtually to support new parents and military families on Oahu. You don’t have to do it alone — book a visit: https://wix.to/uT79Imw

02/28/2026

If you’re in the newborn phase, you’re not failing—your baby is being a baby. Save this for the next 2 AM spiral. 💛

🌺Oahu: TRICARE + HMSA accepted.

02/25/2026

Breastfeeding feeling uncomfortable? Let’s try a quick fix. 🤍

Before you assume something major is wrong, try:
✅ Adjust baby’s position
✅ Check/deepen the latch
✅ Change the ni**le angle (tiny shifts matter!)
✅ Use a pillow for support

A little tenderness early on can be normal — but sharp, pinchy, cracked, or worsening pain isn’t something you have to “push through.”

If it still hurts after a few adjustments, reach out. I can help you troubleshoot quickly (virtual or in-home on Oʻahu). 🌿

Book here: https://kelsey-spangler.clientsecure.me

02/24/2026

Breastfeeding feel uncomfortable? You don't have to "just push through." 🤍

A quick checklist to try:
- Re-check latch (baby in close, chin leading)
- Aim your ni**le toward the roof of baby's mouth
- Adjust your position
- Use a pillow/support so you're not holding all the weight

If it still hurts after a few adjustments, please reach out for help – persistent pain is a sign we should assess what's going on (not something you're supposed to tolerate).

O'ahu families: Latch & Co accepts TRICARE + HMSA

02/23/2026

Low supply is a diagnosis. Not a vibe. If you’ve been spiraling, save this. 🤍

O’ahu families: TRICARE + HMSA accepted.

02/21/2026

If you’re trying to “get back to yourself” while running on fumes…
your body isn’t failing you.

You’re depleted.

Early postpartum is not a productivity season. It’s a recovery season.

Give yourself more grace than the algorithm does.

🌺Oʻahu moms — feeding support is covered with TRICARE & HMSA.

02/19/2026

Recurrent “clogs” can be scary and exhausting. You’re not doing anything wrong. 💛
Newer guidance suggests many “clogs” are more about inflammation/swelling than a solid blockage — which means the solution isn’t always “pump more.”

If you’re on Oʻahu and want a personalized plan, I’m an IBCLC accepting TRICARE + HMSA with openings 03/02. Booking: Kailua, Honolulu, Wahiawa, Aiea, Pearl City)

Message me and I’ll send the booking link.

02/10/2026

Hi 👋 I’m Kelsey, RN, IBCLC — the lactation consultant behind Latch & Co.

I support families through pregnancy, postpartum, and the messy in-between with evidence-based, judgment-free lactation care.

If breastfeeding feels harder than you expected, you’re not doing anything wrong — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

🍼 In-home & virtual visits
🌺 Serving Oʻahu families
💻 Online booking available

⬇️ Book through the link in my bio

02/06/2026

What I wish every new parent knew:

• Feeding often is normal
• Pain is not normal
• You deserve calm, evidence-based support

I work with families across Oʻahu (in-home and virtual) to make feeding feel more manageable — especially in those early postpartum weeks when everything feels like a lot.

If you’re due soon or already home with a newborn and need support, you can book directly here:
👉 www.latchandcompany.com

11/12/2025