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• This is not a secure forum. Dawn Bower’s path to becoming a breastfeeding advocate began in 1983 with the birth of the first of her six children.

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excellent care in a confidential manner. Nursing all of them through challenges and for various lengths of time has given her insight into real life breastfeeding, not just words and instructions from a how-to manual. Seeing not only the obvious benefits of breastfeeding, but also the risks of not breastfeeding she quickly became an advocate on her own, sharing insights and encouragement with other pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Dawn set her sights on becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 1998. The first step was becoming an Accredited La Leche League Leader in 2002. She then attended UCLA Extension and received her Lactation Educator Certificate in 2006. While working at Antelope Valley Hospital with the local WIC Program, Dawn took and passed the IBCLC exam in 2009. Dawn now runs her own Lactation Consultant office and has the pleasure of helping moms that reach out to her. Dawn still maintains her ties to La Leche League, volunteers with BreastfeedLA and the Antelope Valley Breastfeeding Coalition.

10/17/2025

Stop shopping. Just get the Spectra.
Don't go straight for the wearable.
Trust me. I know things.

08/10/2025

Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2025.
I didn't do much for celebrating, it can be difficult to plan a big event when you're a one woman show. Instead, I concentrated on doing what I do best, helping families meet their goals.
Did you celebrate?

If so, let me know what you did.

03/14/2025

There's a new squish in town, and we sure have a story!
Sorry, but the story isn't mine to tell. Maybe another day when the parents are ready to share. For now, just celebrate life and another gorgous grandbaby with me.
My heart is full.

01/12/2025

**Tooting my own horn**
And looking for help

It's that time of year again,
Antelope Valley's Best.
This yearly contest recognizes our local area businesses, and I have wanted to be eligible for years.
The problem is that there isn't a category I fit into.
where do my clients go to nominate my business?

How can you help?
✳️Share (make public) & Tag AV Press

12/26/2024

Is the bottle ni**le you pick important?
Yes, it is.
You want baby to be far back on the ni**le with a W.I.D.E. open mouth and flanged lips, with the tongue hugging the bottom of the ni**le. In other words, it should act and look like a breast when baby is bottle feeding.
Some bottles really do look like a breast, these are the ones I tend to run from. 🏃‍♀️ They aren't designed for that wide latch. 😮

If all that is in the mouth is the ni**le, like our cartoon friend Maggie on her paci, it can lead to a painful latch on the breast and doesn't allow for proper jaw/muscle movement while feeding.

Are you struggling to find a good bottle fit? That's one of the things IBCLC's can help with.
Reach out if you have questions.
Bottle consults are covered with insurance.

11/09/2024

I hope ya'll can hear her. Great idea.

11/03/2024

I'm glad you're here.
If you're sitting at home, feeling defeated, there's help available.
I offer in person and tele-health options and can take several insurances.
Reply with 'STORMY', and I'll reach out.
Other ways to get in touch are in my bio.
Hang in there. You're a great parent, and your baby loves you.

10/26/2024

1️⃣A great latch that frequently removes milk.
2️⃣Properly functioning hormones.
3️⃣Skin-to-skin contact (babywearing or cobathing for older babies).
4️⃣Hand expression.
5️⃣Hydration.
6️⃣A sufficient intake of healthy calories, including a balanced mix of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
❇️❇️❇️❇️❇️❇️❇️❇️❇️❇️❇️
However, the first two factors are crucial.
If the baby latches well and effectively removes milk (not just "living on letdown"), it triggers the release of prolactin and oxytocin, which stimulate the receptors in the glandular tissue to produce more milk.
More frequent milk
removal ⬇️
leads to increased ⬆️ milk production.
However, if your hormones are not functioning properly, such as in cases of gestational diabetes, Hashimoto's or other thyroid issues, uncontrolled diabetes, PCOS, insulin resistance, anemia, or even certain hormonal birth control methods, milk production can be significantly affected.
Therefore, even with a great latch, if your body lacks a solid hormonal foundation, you may face challenges in milk production. (Imagine a house with a weak foundation; it lacks stability.)
There are herbs and foods that can help, but again, great removal is key and of course knowing what herbs work for what issues.
If you would like work on your milk supply, please reach out to me, and we can schedule an appointment. I accept many insurance plans and also facilitate a fantastic support group.
👭👭
Helping families achieve their optimal milk production is my passion.

10/24/2024

Are you going?
November 9, 2024
Look for me and say "Hi"!
Check out all the new stuff and get some swag!
There's a link in the bio for 20% off your ticket!

10/18/2024

News report from Breastfeeding Social, this was the itinerary.

10/03/2024

This is a fellow IBCLC in North Carolina. If you've been wanting to do something, this would be somewhere that can assist with bringing in not only lactation specific things but other personal care items.
Some big concerns are
1) Pumping parents that don't have electricity to run their pumps. Hand pumps are helpful.
2) Unsafe water to mix powder formula. Pre-made formula (if breastmilk is unavailable) is safest right now.

If you want, check out her Facebook at
Mountain Lactation Services. She's posted a reel that goes into more explanation.

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08/24/2024

Sometimes babies aren't in the optimal position for birthing, and it can be a bumpy ride out of mom and into the world. This pressure, on the head, neck, and shoulders, can make feeding difficult for the dyad.

These are the littles that end up in my office for a variety of reasons; pain for mom, low weight for baby, a preference of one side, inability to feed well on a bottle, won't open wide, clenching.

Often, fixing the issue is more than just position and latch. For those times, I've got a great network of body workers that I refer to.
Yep. Massage, CST, Pelvic Floor, OT, PT, Chiropractic, and even Pediatric DDS that do oral release when needed.
So, if you're struggling and need help, reach out. I can help. 💕

If you're pregnant, I highly recommend finding a great doula to help you prepare for the birth you want.

Credit for that awesome video goes to
Serenity Life Doula

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1028 W Avenue L-12, Ste 103
Lancaster, CA
93534

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+16617483296

Website

http://www.dawnboweribclc.com/

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Dawn Bower’s path to becoming a breastfeeding advocate began in 1983 with the birth of the first of her six children. Nursing all of them through challenges and for various lengths of time has given her insight into real life breastfeeding, not just words and instructions from a how-to manual. Seeing not only the obvious benefits of breastfeeding, but also the risks of not breastfeeding she quickly became an advocate on her own, sharing insights and encouragement with other pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Dawn set her sights on becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 1998. The first step was becoming an Accredited La Leche League Leader in 2002. She then attended UCLA Extension and received her Lactation Educator Certificate in 2006. While working at Antelope Valley Hospital with the local WIC Program, Dawn took and passed the IBCLC exam in 2009. Dawn now runs her own Lactation Consultant office and has the pleasure of helping moms that reach out to her. Dawn still maintains her ties to La Leche League, volunteers with BreastfeedLA and when not in her office, works part time in a hospital setting.