Thrive Feeding and Lactation

01/09/2026

The Prenatal Breastfeeding Course is back for the winter!

Email info@thrivefeedingandlactation.com to register!

Once again, this course will have a live stream option so you can tune in from ANYWHERE!! While I’m so excited to have this as an option to make it more accessible, I would still LOVE to see you in person!

First-time parents? Or already have other children? Either way, this workshop is for you. It is jammed packed with information and strategies to not only get your breastfeeding journey off to a great start, but to also have continued success! It will cover topics such as benefits of breastfeeding, positioning, latching, pumping, bottle feeding, in addition to troubleshooting difficult issues and building a support community. Breastfeeding can have its ups and downs and twists and turns, so our goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported with whatever your breastfeeding goal may be and walk out of this course confident going into your 4th trimester.

01/07/2026

📢 Save the dates! 📅

After taking a little holiday hiatus, our parent classes are back and ready as ever to educate our local families!

Message or email: info@thrivefeedingandlactation.com if interested in registering, or with any questions!

www.thrivefeedingandlactation.com

01/02/2026

It’s 2026, which means Mallory will be starting to offer perinatal and infant massage in office! And what better way to celebrate than by giving away a 1-HOUR MOM/BABY MASSAGE!! 😃

This consultation will include a full hour massage visit with Mallory for both you and your baby. Mama and baby are so intricately connected. A relaxed mama = relaxed baby and a relaxed baby = relaxed mama. Mallory is speciality trained in perinatal massage, as well as infant massage and can offer the both relaxation, but also functional massage for both mom and baby. Just a few benefits of infant massage are: strengthening the parental bond, promoting relaxation, improving sleep, aiding digestion, boosting immunity, reducing stress hormones (cortisol), and improving circulation.

If you are not in a season of life where this would be of benefit, it can be gifted to family, friend, neighbor, etc. 😊

To enter the giveaway, like and share this post. Once you have shared, comment “done” on the original post (because of privacy settings, I cannot always see who shares posts, so it is important that you comment so I know to include you in the giveaway!) For added opportunities to win, you can receive additional entries for each friend you tag in the original post. Winners will be announced on Friday, January 9th!

12/31/2025

🎉 2025 was one for the books! 🍾

We really mean it when we say that it’s a joy and a privilege to serve your babies, children, and families. We’re honored to walk alongside you in your parenting journey. Thank you for putting your trust in us!

Highlights from 2025:
⭐️ 1,319 visits completed
⭐️ 366 families served
⭐️ 2 new therapist added to our team (with another joining in January)
⭐️ 10 parent courses taught
⭐️ Added a pediatric physical therapy service line (Infant massage coming soon!)
⭐️ Oodles and oodles of continuing education hours competed amongst the team to ensure you are receiving the highest level of care possible.

2026 will bring more of the same high-quality care that you’ve come to know - but will also be bringing a lot of change! We can’t wait to share more with you!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Thrive! 🎄
Wishing you a season filled with love, rest, and nourishing moments with your little ones. 🤍

12/17/2025

⭐️EXCITING NEWS!! ⭐️

We are so thrilled to be adding Mallory Puthoff our team!! Mallory is a massage therapist with certification in infant massage. She will be offering both dual mom/baby massage, as well as infant only massage. We know how much our babies’ nervous systems feed off us mamas so it’s important that we take care of our moms too! Mallory will be in office on Fridays, starting Friday, January 9th. We can wait for you and baby to reap the benefits of massage! A little more about Mallory below:

“Hi, I’m Mallory and I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist for nearly 14 years. I am so excited to be joining the team at Thrive! I earned my license from the Dayton School of Medical Massage. I began my career in the spa setting but quickly realized my passion lies in the medical side of massage therapy.

I am certified in infant massage, and working with infants and their mothers is a dream come true. Holding a baby as they finally relax and settle into my arms is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. I spent a year working in a hospital providing massage therapy to newborns and their mothers within 12-48 hours after birth. I am thrilled to now offer my therapy services to you and your child.

I reside in Minster with my husband and our four children. In my spare time, you can find me on the softball field coaching Minster High School’s softball team, or on our family farm taking care of our horses. I look forward to meeting all of you and your children.”

12/09/2025

Join us in congratulating Haley on passing her board certification exam to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant!! On top of extensive coursework, Haley completed 500 of direct observation with us prior to taking her exam (on top of the countless hours/years of experience working with babies). If you’ve had the joy of working with Haley, you already know that she doesn’t need a few extra letters behind her name to be an incredibly thorough, compassionate, and knowledgeable provider, but it sure does show her commitment to helping babies thrive! Way to go Haley, we are so happy for you!!

11/27/2025

Feeling extra grateful this year for the opportunity to serve the families that we do! We’re thankful for the trust you place in us to assist in your child’s feeding and development!You all inspire us every day by your dedication to your children, which continues to fuel our passion! We know we may be a small part of your journey but we hope we leave a lasting impact!

From our families to yours, Happy Thanksgiving 🧡

11/27/2025

Come join us Tuesday, December 2nd at the Wapak YMCA! We will have table set up along with many other wonderful local agencies!!

11/14/2025

11/05/2025

This Sunday!! Space is still available. Message us if interested in registering!!

This course will provide parents actionable tips and strategies to help navigate those challenging mealtime moments. Bethany will teach a framework for structuring mealtime that works for both you and your child. From understanding why your child is more selective in what they eat, to increasing interest around new foods, to using language swaps that empower your child, this class will leave you feeling ready to take on mealtime! This course would be great for parents of toddlers through school age children!