Calani Lactation Services

02/24/2026

🌟Feeding Foundations: A Comprehensive Breastfeeding Prep Class for Expecting Families

🌟 Join me at The Nest on Saturday, March 21st from 10:30-12:30 for a prenatal breastfeeding class designed to help you and your support person feel confident and prepared from day one.

🌟 Partners are encouraged to attend! We’ll cover:
🤱 Latch + positioning basics
👉 Building and maintaining a healthy milk supply
⏱ When to pump + what you actually need
👶 Newborn care tips
🛍 Must-have breastfeeding supplies
💡 How to set yourself up for feeding success in those early weeks and beyond

🧾 This class is typically covered by insurance — just scan the QR code to check your benefits + register.
💸 Self-pay? It’s just $35 per couple — still sign up using the link provided!
Registration link: https://l.bttr.to/O6C2L

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01/31/2026

One of my favorites!! So happy to see Elizabeth join a group of amazing providers. If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting her then you already know what a kind and compassionate midwife she is. 💜

We are very pleased to welcome Elizabeth Bieri to our Certified Nurse Midwife team at UT Medical Center! She earned her BSN at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN and completed her MSN at Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, KY. Elizabeth is a Certified Nurse Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She believes in a holistic approach and enjoys blending this with the medical model of care. For the last 15 years, Elizabeth has worked with women and infants during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. She also provides well-woman and GYN exams from the teen years until after menopause. Please help us welcome Elizabeth to UT Medical! https://bit.ly/45zniEK

01/25/2026

A beloved client welcomed her baby far earlier than expected this week. While her baby is receiving excellent care in the NICU, mom is navigating this season largely on her own.

She is staying in temporary housing closer to the hospital, but it is not within walking distance. Their family is also down to one car, and due to weather, hospital visitor age limits, and living over an hour from the hospital, her husband must stay home with their other child. This means mom needs transportation help just to get to and from the NICU— all while recovering from birth herself.

When we spoke with her today, she shared that the hardest parts right now are transportation and food. As she is no longer a patient herself, meals and a place to rest are not provided.

We are raising funds to cover Uber rides and meals so she can focus on healing and being present with her baby.

🤍 Please consider donating any amount—big or small—via Venmo -midwifery (link in profile). 100% of donations will go directly to this family.

Sharing this post helps tremendously.

Thank you for showing up.

12/16/2025

Kristin and her family are deeply grateful for the kindness, patience, and support shown during our time away, and are especially thankful to the birth and lactation community and to The Nest for their compassion and care.💜

Calani Lactation is now seeing clients for in-office appointments, and we look forward to supporting families in person again.

10/23/2025

Important Update:

I will be taking a leave of absence effective immediately due to a family emergency. I anticipate being away until mid-November, possibly longer.

During this time, I will not be seeing clients. Current clients are advised to seek care with one of the many other amazing lactation consultants in our community.

Thank you for your patience, kindness, and understanding during this time. Also thank you from the bottom of my heart to the birth and breastfeeding community for supporting my family during this time. We have felt so loved and cared for.

With much love,
Kristin 🩵

10/22/2025

✨ The power of touch begins at birth.

Skin-to-skin contact—often called kangaroo care—is one of the most important first moments after birth. Placing your baby directly on your bare chest helps regulate their body temperature, heart rate, and breathing. It also reduces stress for both you and your baby, stabilizes blood sugar, and promotes the release of oxytocin—the “love hormone” that supports bonding and breastfeeding.

For Mom, it can ease postpartum recovery, increase milk supply, and foster confidence in caring for your newborn.
For Baby, it means comfort, warmth, and a calmer transition into the world.
Even for Dad, it can be a great form of bonding and support!

One touch, countless benefits—for all of you.💫
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10/20/2025

✨ Paced bottle feeding helps protect your breastfeeding journey! 💫

🍼By slowing the flow and mimicking the rhythm of nursing, it allows your baby to stay in control—preventing overfeeding, reducing gas, and making the switch between breast and bottle smoother and more natural.

🍼Hold your baby in an upright, semi-reclined position, supporting their head and body so they can feed comfortably and stay in control.

🍼Keep the bottle horizontal to slow the milk flow—this mim
ics breastfeeding, helps prevent overfeeding, and reduces gas or spit-up.

📸 shared with permission 💛
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10/17/2025

💫Seeing an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) can make a big difference in your breastfeeding experience. You don’t have to wait for problems to arise — they can help at any stage. Here’s when it’s especially helpful to reach out:

🤰🏽Before Birth (Prenatal)
-You want to prepare for breastfeeding and learn what to expect.

-You have medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, PCOS, breast surgery, flat or inverted ni***es) that might affect milk production.

-You want to make a feeding plan if you’re expecting multiples or have a history of low milk supply.

👶Right After Birth (Early Postpartum)
-The baby is having trouble latching or staying latched.

-You experience painful ni***es or breast discomfort during feeds.

-You’re unsure if the baby is getting enough milk (e.g., not enough wet diapers, poor weight gain).

-The baby is sleepy or fussy at the breast, or feedings take a very long time.

-You need help with positioning or learning different holds.

💗Anytime During Breastfeeding
-You suspect low milk supply or oversupply.

-You’re dealing with mastitis, clogged ducts, or engorgement.

-The baby refuses the breast or prefers one side.

-You’re introducing bottles, pumping, or returning to work and need a feeding/pumping plan.

-You’re transitioning to weaning and want to do it comfortably and safely.
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In short, You can see an IBCLC anytime you want reassurance, comfort, or guidance — not just when things are going wrong. The earlier you get help, the easier it is to prevent bigger challenges later.

10/17/2025

No shame, no cover, just love. ❤️
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10/13/2025

💫A good latch is essential for successful breastfeeding—both for the baby’s nutrition and the mother’s comfort. Here’s why it’s so important:

🤱Efficient Milk Transfer
When the baby latches correctly, they can draw milk effectively from the breast.

A deep latch allows the baby’s tongue and jaw to compress the milk sinuses beneath the ar**la, not just the ni**le, which ensures they get enough milk and stimulates milk production.

❗Prevents Ni**le Pain and Damage
A shallow latch (when the baby only takes the ni**le into their mouth) can cause pain, soreness, cracking, or bleeding of the ni***es.

A deep latch distributes pressure evenly, making feeding comfortable for the mother.

🍼Supports Milk Supply
Effective milk removal sends signals to the body to produce more milk.

Poor latching can lead to inadequate emptying of the breast, which may reduce supply over time.

👶Helps the Baby Gain Weight
Babies who latch well get more milk with less effort, so they feed more efficiently and gain weight appropriately.

💛Prevents Common Problems
Good latch reduces the risk of engorgement, blocked ducts, and mastitis in mothers.

For babies, it helps prevent colic and gas since they swallow less air during feeding

🤱Encourages Comfort and Bonding

A proper latch makes feeding relaxed and pain-free, promoting bonding and positive breastfeeding experiences
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10/10/2025

Myth: "Breastfeeding is supposed to hurt." ❌
Truth: Breastfeeding might feel a little tender at first, but ongoing pain is NOT normal. 🍼✨

Pain is usually a sign that something’s off — like a shallow latch, tongue tie, or positioning issue. You don’t have to suffer through it, and you’re not "just being dramatic." Your comfort matters too. 🤍

If breastfeeding hurts, seek support. Lactation consultants and experienced professionals can make a world of difference — because you deserve a calm, connected feeding journey. 💪👶
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10/08/2025

💡Who knew liquid gold could do so much? 💛
Breastmilk isn’t just for nourishing your little one — it’s packed with natural healing powers! 🍼✨

From feeding and boosting immunity to soothing diaper rashes, treating baby acne, pink eye, eczema, and even sore ni***es — this miracle milk does it all. 💪🌿
Some mamas even use it in baths, lotions, and homemade remedies! 💧💫

Breastmilk: nature’s original superfood AND skincare. 🙌
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