Peacefulsong Doula & Lactation

11/26/2025

11/24/2025

𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 – 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐨
New data from a recent study (Demirci et al, 2025) shows that 9.4% of U.S. parents are feeding their babies donor or shared human milk.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝:
6.1% used pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM)
3.7% used shared milk from:
friends or family (2.7%)
milk sharing networks (0.9%)
other sources (0.3%)
0.5% used both PDHM and peer shared milk

Out of 1,909 participants (average maternal age: 29.6). This reflects a care model that leaves many families without support, limited insurance coverage for donor milk after discharge, and low awareness about milk bank donation.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡:
Families are resourceful, but should not have to crowdsource basic nourishment. The rise in peer to peer milk sharing is not a rebellion. It is a need driven response saying:
We do not have universal postpartum care.
We do not have equitable PDHM access.
We do not fund lactation support like it matters.

Parents make intentional choices based on what they can access. When institutions stay silent, parents turn to each other. 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 acting like milk sharing is strange or dangerous. It has existed as long as mammals have fed their babies.

We need clear, evidence based pathways for milk access, whether from a bank, a friend, or a trusted network, and we need to share the 5 Pillars of Safe Milk Feeding widely. 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜.

Demirci, J. R., Waymouth, M., Ray, K. N., James, K. F., & Uscher-Pines, L. (2025). Informal Human Milk Sharing Among US Mothers. JAMA Network Open, 8(11). https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.42036

https://tinyurl.com/yhmstws5

11/18/2025

Time for my annual holiday PSA for parents navigating their first round of November/December holidays!

11/16/2025

Tummy time doesn’t have to be a struggle

When babies feel comfortable through their diaphragm, ribs, and neck, tummy time becomes so much easier, and so much happier 😌

This sweet one is getting support to make lifting, turning, and exploring feel good in his body

11/15/2025

LIVE IN-PERSON workshop coming your way this December! ⁣⁣
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It will be SATURDAY, DEC 6th from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Link in bio to sign up - registration required! ⁣⁣⁣⁣Babes in arms and partners welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!⁣ Read more for details.⁣
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Do you have a baby who is gearing up to try solid foods for the first time? OR have you already started and are overwhelmed by all the information about it out there and wonder if you’re doing it right?⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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In this workshop you will learn:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥦The different ways that people go about starting solids with their babies, specifically, responsive feeding techniques with purée feeding and baby-led weaning⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🍓How to tell if your baby is ready to start trying solid foods rather than just looking at age⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥦What are the appropriate nutrients and foods to focus on⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ along with how to prepare those foods
🍓The difference between gagging and choking, and how to prevent choking⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥦How to navigate introducing allergenic foods to baby⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🍓How to talk about this with family and daycare providers⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥦How to navigate feeding your baby solids in restaurants and social events⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🍓The division of responsibility technique for more peaceful mealtimes⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥦Tricks of the trade, proper utensils, feeding gear and recipes!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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And you’ll have me, a registered dietitian and mom, as a resource for any questions as we go along! Trust me, you will leave this workshop feeling confident about feeding your baby! $50/family. If you can’t make it live but still want in, message me for options! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

11/14/2025

I had the honor of supporting a handful of families for the second time this year! To be invited into the sacred postpartum space - not just once, but twice is truly special.

This sweet piece of handmade pottery will be treasured for a long time! 🩷

11/10/2025

Me and my babes getting ready for class tonight!
Funny fact about me… I’m totally freaked out by dolls 😂 the demo dolls stay in their bags, faces hidden until the very last minute! 😂

Newborn Care - Class Two of the Preparing Series at Birth Roots!

11/07/2025

11/06/2025

Yay! Expanding lactation support coverage with Community Health Options!

11/05/2025

Psst… guess what? Latching and feeding baby with your body shouldn’t hurt! 😳😲🤯

Trust me I know! As a first time, breastfeeding parent I dealt with cracked and bleeding ni***es. Switched to formula at two weeks (nothing wrong with that), but it wasn’t my goal. I was devastated I couldn’t do this thing the parenting books told me was so natural and simple!

What didn’t I have at that time? Lactation support! I had no idea about TOT or what a proper latch really was.

So if you’re a parent who is curling their toes, wincing, or just dreading to feed your baby because it hurts, let’s talk and get you the support you need!
If you’re currently expecting a baby and want to make sure you get started on the right foot, reach out!

Feeding support is so important in the early days! 🤱🏽🍼👩🏼‍🍼

11/04/2025

Went for a mammogram today and while I was reading all the flyers about breast tissue density cause I’m a 🤓 I thought hey - I should share some stuff!

Did you know breast/chest feeding reduces the risk of breast cancer?

In fact a study from 2022 showed,
“The risk of breast cancer is reduced by 4.3% for every 12 months of breastfeeding.”

Amazing right! Even so, make sure you are keeping up on breast health screenings!

11/03/2025

My current monthly availability for birth clients!

Don’t hesitate to reach out for pricing and booking info! Fill out this form to get in contact with me: https://app.doulado.co/client?eyJpbnRha2VfaWQiOiIxMzM1In0%3D=_