Nourish and Nurture: Maternal and Newborn Health Consultants

08/05/2025

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! 🌎🤱🏾💛
Celebrating every breastfeeding journey — whether it’s exclusive nursing, pumping, combo-feeding, donor milk, relactating, or weaning. As an IBCLC, I’m honored to walk alongside families through the highs, challenges, and everything in between.

To every mom making the best choices for herself and her baby — you are seen, supported, and amazing. 💕

06/19/2025

❤️💚🖤 Happy Juneteenth ❤️💚🖤
Today we recognize Juneteenth, a powerful day of reflection, liberation, and celebration of Black freedom and resilience.

As an IBCLC, I honor the strength and legacy of Black families who have nurtured and nourished generations—often in the face of systemic inequities. Lactation support is not only about feeding—it’s about empowerment, healing, and reclaiming traditions rooted in love and community.

Let us continue to work toward birth and lactation equity for all families, ensuring every parent—regardless of race—has access to respectful, culturally competent care.

Freedom. Nourishment. Justice.

06/15/2025

Today we celebrate the dads, partners, and father figures who show up with love, support, and strength for their growing families—however feeding looks for you. 🍼🤱🏽🫶

Whether you’re:
✨ Holding the baby during feeds
✨ Washing pump parts or mixing formula
✨ Offering encouragement through the ups and downs
✨ Showing up with patience and love

Your role matters. Your support shapes healthier, stronger families.

Thank you for being part of the journey—breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, combo-feeding, or anything in between. We see you. We appreciate you.

Happy Father’s Day!

06/04/2025

👩🏽‍🍼What to Expect at Your Lactation Appointment 💬�Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, lactation support can make a huge difference. Here's what you can expect during your visit:
✨ Infant weight check
✨ Breast and ni**le assessment
✨ Latch and positioning guidance
✨ Oral exam for baby
✨ Pumping tips + fl**ge sizing (if needed)
✨ Personalized care plan
✨ Ongoing support after your appointment
We’re here to help you feel confident, supported, and informed every step of the way.
💛📅 Book your visit today! www.nourishnurtureconsultants.com

05/29/2025

Moms in Mississippi now face out-of-pocket costs of over $100 per session for breastfeeding help – and are calling on lawmakers and the state’s largest private insurer to step up.

05/11/2025

Today, on Mother’s Day, we hold space for every kind of mother.

To the mothers who are celebrating with their children in their arms — and to the mothers who carry them in their hearts — we see you. We honor your love, your strength, and your enduring bond.

At Nourish and Nurture, we recognize that this day can hold both joy and sorrow. Whether your journey includes loss, longing, or healing, you are not alone.

Your motherhood is real. Your love is forever.
Happy Mother’s Day!

05/09/2025

https://mississippitoday.org/2025/05/09/blue-cross-moms-now-face-out-of-pocket-costs-for-breastfeeding-help/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR48-5aL81210x3FHBpb743Jv5KyiTGHIpIP7I45XDX9-SxG5IpPP1NrVyagGw_aem_pCOf_1bAIdJEjfJL56Qp4Q

Mississippi moms will no longer be able to use Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi insurance to cover lactation services after they leave the hospital.

05/03/2025

Calling all parents, advocates, and allies!
Blue Cross Blue Shield has discontinued coverage for lactation care through The Lactation Network—leaving countless families without critical breastfeeding support.

Every baby deserves the best start. Every parent deserves access to care.
Join us in urging BCBS to reinstate this vital coverage.

Sign the petition. Speak up for maternal and infant health.

https://www.change.org/p/restore-breastfeeding-support-coverage-for-families-with-blue-cross-blue-shield-in-mississ?utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_combo_native_share&recruiter=1372868927&recruited_by_id=47209250-285a-11f0-bd87-f527fc94807c&utm_medium=copylink

Restore Breastfeeding Support Coverage for Families with Blue Cross Blue Shield in Mississ

04/15/2025

🖤✨ Black Maternal Health Week 2025 ✨🖤
April 11–17 |

At Nourish and Nurture, we stand in solidarity with Black mothers, birthing people, and families. Black Maternal Health Week is a time to uplift Black voices, spotlight disparities, and commit to building safer, more equitable birth experiences for all.

🩺 Did you know?

▫️ Black women in the U.S. are 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
▫️Maternal mortality rates have dropped for all women except black women in the United States.
▫️ These disparities persist regardless of income or education level.
▫️ Many of these deaths are preventable.

This is not just a health issue—it's a human rights issue. We believe that every Black mother deserves respectful, compassionate, and safe care.

🕊️ Let’s listen to lived experiences and advocate for meaningful change.

💛 Join us this week as we honor Black mamas, share resources, and continue working toward a world where Black maternal health is a priority, not a statistic.

Visit http://www.blackmamasmatter.org for more information and to learn how you can get involved.

04/10/2025

04/09/2025

🎉 Our Virtual Silent Auction is NOW LIVE! 🎉

We are excited to announce that our Silent Auction is officially open, and we invite you to place your bids from the comfort of your own home!
All proceeds from this event directly benefit The Mother's Milk Bank of Mississippi, an incredible organization dedicated to providing life-saving donor breast milk to babies in need.

🍼 How to Participate 🍼
Visit the link below to explore a variety of amazing items and experiences up for bid. Every bid you place helps support this vital cause.
Let's make a difference together!
👉 https://givebutter.com/c/9qtzXI/auction 👈

Thank you for your generosity and support!
Your contribution helps provide nourishment and care to vulnerable infants.
Happy bidding! 💖