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Nurture Lactation

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Nurture Lactation

Personal, in-home breastfeeding consultations to cover everything from pregnancy to weaning.

As your trusted lactation consultant in Lee's Summit, MO, Nurture Lactation KC understands that every parent and baby is unique. We are here to offer personalized guidance and assistance on your breastfeeding journey. Our skilled consultants are experienced in addressing tongue ties, helping you navigate the challenges of returning to work while breastfeeding, and more. We take pride in being a women owned business, and we are passionate about empowering and supporting all families on their breastfeeding journey. Contact us today and let us help you nurture a strong bond with your baby through breastfeeding, and pumping.

03/01/2026

✨ Meet the women behind Nurture Lactation ✨

We are a team of passionate, dedicated professionals committed to changing the way families experience lactation care in our community. 💙

At Nurture Lactation, we believe every parent deserves compassionate, evidence-based, and accessible support — without barriers, judgment, or overwhelm. From those first tender hours after birth to the challenges that can arise weeks or months later, we are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Together, we are paving the way for more supportive, personalized, and accessible lactation care across the metro area — because feeding your baby should never feel like something you have to figure out alone.

Thank you .searcy.photography for capturing our team!

02/28/2026

Going back to work doesn’t mean your breastfeeding journey has to end. 🤍

With a little planning, you can protect your milk supply and feel confident heading back.

Here are the basics:

✨ Start practicing early
If possible, begin pumping 2–3 weeks before returning to work. This helps you learn your pump and build a small freezer stash without pressure.

⏰ Pump consistently
Aim to pump about every 3 hours while you’re away from your baby to mimic their feeding pattern and maintain supply.

🔄 Fl**ge size matters
The correct fl**ge fit can improve output and prevent ni**le pain. Comfort and milk flow often improve instantly with proper sizing.

🍼 Milk storage guidelines:
• Room temperature: up to 4 hours
• Refrigerator: up to 4 days
• Freezer: about 6 months (best quality)

A smooth return to work starts with a plan — and the right support.

Need help creating a pumping schedule? We can help you plan. Schedule your return-to-work appointment now!

📲 Call or text: 816.281.7558
📩 hello@nurturelactationkc.com

02/27/2026

Latch pain is common—but it’s not normal.

Some tenderness in the first few seconds? That can happen.
Ongoing pain, cracked ni**les, or toe-curling feeds? That’s a sign something needs adjusting.

Here’s what a deep, effective latch looks like:

✔️ Baby’s mouth is wide open before latching
✔️ Lips are fl**ged outward (like fish lips)
✔️ Chin is pressed into the breast, nose free
✔️ No clicking or smacking sounds
✔️ You feel tugging and pulling — not pinching or sharp pain
✔️ You can see or hear a rhythmic suck–swallow pattern

Pain that continues past the initial latch-on moment is your body asking for support.

You don’t have to push through it.
If you’re experiencing pain beyond the first few seconds, schedule a latch assessment. Early adjustments can make a world of difference. 💚

📲 Call or text: 816.281.7558
📩 hello@nurturelactationkc.com

02/25/2026

🚨 Last Call to Sign Up! 🚨

Our Just Milking It: Breastfeeding 101 class is almost here — and spots are filling up!

Join us this Saturday from 10:15–11:45 AM at Full Circle Yoga KC for a FREE, confidence-building class designed to help you feel prepared, informed, and supported before your baby arrives.

Led by Sarah Jane, IBCLC, this session will cover the essentials of breastfeeding so you can start your journey feeling empowered — not overwhelmed.

✨ If you’re expecting and planning to breastfeed, this class is for you.
✨ Partners are welcome.
✨ It’s free — but registration is required.

Click the link in our bio to grab your spot before registration closes!

We can’t wait to see you there 🤍

02/24/2026

🌿 New Parent Support Call
A Gentle 15-Minute Check-In for Postpartum Parents

Not sure if you need lactation or newborn support?
This short, supportive call is designed to help you figure that out — without pressure or commitment.

📅 When: Tuesdays + Thursdays from 10a-12p and Saturdays from 9a-12p

🎟 Cost: $25

📩 Reserve Your Spot:
https://nurturelactation.intakeq.com/booking -- select intro calls/discover calls to book!

You don’t have to wait until things feel urgent to ask for support.
Sometimes a short conversation brings the clarity you need. 💕

02/18/2026

Families are often told that “lactation support is lactation support.”
That simply isn’t true.

Different credentials reflect very different levels of training, clinical experience, and scope of care. All can play important roles — but they are not interchangeable, especially when feeding challenges are complex.

Unfortunately, misinformation about qualifications is becoming more common, and it can delay families from getting the level of care they truly need.

If you are struggling with pain, poor weight gain, supply concerns, or a feeding situation that feels overwhelming, you deserve support from someone trained to manage those challenges.

💛 Always feel empowered to ask:

• What is your credential?
• What training did you complete?
• What is your scope of practice?
• When do you refer out?

Transparency isn’t offensive — it’s ethical healthcare.

Informed families make safer decisions.

02/17/2026

What a Lactation Visit Actually Looks Like 🤍

Not just “watching a baby eat.”
It’s whole-picture care for both you and your baby.

✨ We assess baby’s mouth, body tension & feeding skills
✨ We check weight, milk transfer & growth
✨ We help with latch, positioning & pain
✨ We troubleshoot supply, pumping & bottles
✨ We answer every question — judgment-free

You leave with a clear plan, real support, and confidence 💛

Because feeding your baby shouldn’t feel this hard — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

02/16/2026

No family should have to fight for the support they need to feed their baby. 💛

We are standing up to BCBS and advocating for covered lactation care — because lactation support is not a luxury, it’s essential healthcare. Access to skilled support can change postpartum outcomes, mental health, and the entire feeding journey for families.

If you believe parents deserve evidence-based, compassionate care without financial barriers, we need your voice.

✍️ Sign our petition today — https://c.org/RCrMVLcHmc
📣 Share this post to help us reach more families
🤍 Together, we can make lactation care accessible for all

02/14/2026

One year. 🤍

Almost 365 days of late nights, early mornings, sleepy snuggles, growth spurts, cluster feeds, and the quiet, sacred moments no one sees.

This mama is just shy of her ONE YEAR breastfeeding milestone — and she gives so much credit to Emily for walking alongside her every step of the way. ✨

From the early questions
To the hard days
To the reassurance she needed most

Support changes everything.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating more than love — we’re celebrating dedication, resilience, and the kind of support that helps a mother reach goals she once wasn’t sure were possible. 💕

Because sometimes love looks like:
• A latch that finally clicks
• A text that says “you’re doing amazing”
• A hand to hold in the hard moments
• One whole year of nourishment and connection

Happy Valentine’s Day to the families who keep showing up… and to the providers who help make it possible. 💗

*photo consent given*

02/13/2026

We are hiring an IBCLC to join our growing team! Learn more in the post and apply at the link in our bio!

02/11/2026

Preparing for baby and want to feel confident about feeding? Join us for a FREE breastfeeding basics class led by our IBCLC, Sarah Jane. 👐

🗓 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 10:15–11:45 AM
📍 Full Circle Yoga KC | Prairie Village, KS

We’ll cover the essentials to help you feel informed, prepared, and supported before your baby arrives 🤍

👉 Click the link in our bio to sign up

02/10/2026

💭 “How do I know my baby is getting enough milk?”
If you’ve asked this—you’re not alone 🤍

Here are a few reliable signs we look for 👇

🍼 Weight gain
✔️ Back to birth weight by ~14 days
✔️ About 6–8 oz per week (or ~1 oz/day on average)

⏰ Feeds
✔️ 8–12 feeds per day in the first 2–4 weeks
✔️ At least 8 feeds every 24 hours after that

🚼 Diapers don’t lie
✔️ Days 1–4: one stool + one good wet diaper per day of life
✔️ After that: 3–4 stools & 5–6 wet diapers daily

👶 And remember baby’s tummy is tiny!
Milk volumes increase gradually—from teaspoons on day 1 to ounces by one month. Small amounts, very often = totally normal 💫

Still unsure or feeling anxious?
Support is always okay—and you don’t have to figure this out alone 🤍

📲 Call or text us anytime to talk it through.

Address

656 Southeast Bayberry Lane, Suite 105
Lees Summit, MO
64063

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+18162817558

Website

https://nurturelactationkc.com/, https://msha.ke/nurturelactation?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZb4bwaiGj5w-88G4Z6jSrQeNDyN

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