Mother's Helper

11/20/2025

🎉 Great news for breastfeeding moms & families! 🎉

The Bottles & Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act (S.260) has officially passed BOTH the House and the Senate, and now it’s headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law! 🙌

🔗 Bill link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/260

Why this matters:
• This bill strengthens how bottles, pumps, and breastfeeding supplies are screened and evaluated for safety.
• It helps ensure families have safer, more reliable feeding equipment, reducing stress and giving parents greater peace of mind.
• Lin is excited to see steps being taken that support moms during such a tender and important season. 💛

Lin is always here to help you navigate pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and all the little things in between, and staying informed about policies that support families is part of that care.

We will continue sharing updates as this moves forward!

11/19/2025

🌿 How amazing is breast milk?
Your baby’s immune system gets a powerful boost with every feed, thanks to infection-fighting fats, proteins, enzymes, probiotics, and germ-fighting cells designed just for them. 💛

Breastfeeding isn’t always easy, but understanding what’s inside that liquid gold can make the journey feel even more empowering. ✨

If you need support through pregnancy, breastfeeding, or postpartum — Lin is here to help you every step of the way!

📩 lin.mothershelper@gmail.com

11/19/2025

🛁 Bath time made simple!

If you’ve ever felt unsure about newborn bath safety, this quick video breaks it all down step-by-step. Watch here: https://youtu.be/py67xrfvY9M?si=fQq9_h-z_L_xwa08

What you’ll learn:
• Safe setup + how to check water temp
• The secure hold that keeps baby supported
• Gentle ways to wash hair, eyes, ears, and folds
• Diaper-area cleaning tips
• Why to skip baby powder
• How to warm, dry, and diaper baby afterward

Lin is here to help you throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
If you ever need support or have questions, please reach out!
📩 Email: lin.mothershelper@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.mothershelper.biz

Bathing & Diapering Baby

11/19/2025

One of the sweetest parts of the season is choosing your family’s Christmas tree-little ones racing between the rows, parents searching for the “perfect one,” and that magical fresh pine smell that instantly feels like Christmas. ❤️

If picking out a real tree is part of your family tradition (or you’re trying it for the first time!), here’s a helpful roundup from Charleston Moms, with a list of Christmas tree farms around the Charleston area where you can make those special memories:

https://charlestonmoms.com/in-around-charleston/christmas-tree-farms-around-the-lowcountry/

Whether you’re team real tree or team artificial, we’d love to know, what does your family do each year? 🎄💬

11/18/2025

✨ Pumping shouldn’t feel overwhelming-and you don’t have to figure it out alone. ✨

At Mother’s Helper, we offer hospital-grade breast pump rentals to make your feeding journey smoother, simpler, and so much less stressful. Whether you’re nursing, pumping, or doing a little of both, having the right pump can make all the difference. 🤱🩵

Need help choosing the best option? Want guidance on getting started? Lin is here with the support, kindness, and real-life tips every mom deserves.

📩 Lin.mothershelper@gmail.com
💻 www.mothershelper.biz

You’ve got this, mama, and we’re here to help every step of the way. 🫶

11/17/2025

World Prematurity Day 💜
Preemie babies are tiny fighters-and donor milk can literally change their story.

Donor breastmilk gives premature babies the nutrients + immune protection they need, including lowering the risk of serious illnesses like NEC. HMBANA milk banks help NICUs across North America get safe, pasteurized donor milk to the babies who need it most.

💜 Every ounce makes a huge impact.
Thinking about donating? Reach out to us or learn more at HMBANA.org

11/17/2025

🌿 Get ready for Winter Bradley! 🌿

If you’re expecting in 2026, now is the perfect time to prepare for a peaceful, informed, and empowered birth experience. 🤍✨

Our Bradley Childbirth Class teaches couples how to work together through labor using relaxation, breathwork, partner support, and evidence-based education, giving you the confidence you deserve as you welcome your baby.

✨ Winter Series Begins:
📅 Wednesday, January 7, 2026
📍 Hosted by Mother’s Helper
👩‍🏫 Taught by certified instructor, Lin Cook

Whether you’re a first-time parent or simply wanting a more mindful, natural approach to birth, this class is a beautiful way to start your journey.

Message us with any questions or visit mothershelper.biz to learn more. 🩵

11/15/2025

🌱 How Much Milk Does Your Newborn Really Need at Each Feeding?

If you’ve ever worried that your baby isn’t getting “enough” in those early days… this visual is for you. 💛

A newborn’s stomach is tiny, and it grows gradually. This is why those first drops of colostrum are more than enough, and why frequent feeding is normal and expected.

Swipe the photo and see how their stomach grows from the size of a calamansi on day one… to a grape, a small apricot, and eventually an egg by one month. 🥚

Here’s what that looks like in milk intake:
🟢 Day 1: 5–7 ml (about 1 teaspoon)
🟣 Day 3: 22–27 ml
🟠 One Week: 45–60 ml
⚪️ One Month: 80–150 ml

So if you’re holding your newborn and wondering if that tiny bit is enough at each feeding… it is. Your body is incredibly designed to meet exactly what your baby needs each day. 🤱💕

If you need help with latch, feeding cues, supply worries, or just want someone in your corner, Mother’s Helper is here for you.

💛 Postpartum Doula Support
💛 Breastfeeding Guidance & Education
💛 1:1 Lactation Support

📩 Send us a message anytime or visit www.mothershelper.biz
📞 Lin Cook – Labor & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Consultant & Certified Bradley Instructor

11/15/2025

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You’re not “just” doing new mom things.
You’re healing.
You’re learning your baby.
You’re navigating a brand new version of yourself while keeping a tiny human alive with a body that’s still recovering.

You’re doing all the invisible work, the feeding, pumping, soothing, rocking, diapering, crying, surviving. The stuff no one sees, but every mother feels deep in her bones.

This season is messy and raw and beautiful in ways that don’t make it onto Instagram. You’re doing the kind of work that reshapes your heart, your body, and your whole identity.

And even on the days you feel like you’ve done “nothing,”
you’ve done everything.

You are showing up.
You are trying.
You are important.
And you are doing an incredible job, even if you don’t always feel like it.

Give yourself credit.
Give yourself grace.
And remember, this version of you is STRONG, capable, and worthy of rest, support, and love.

💞

11/14/2025

POV: You’re just trying to entertain the baby…
By any means necessary.
Even if that means becoming a cardboard robot.
We received this photo a while back and have never solved the mystery where it came from. What do YOU think is happening here?!

11/14/2025

🌼 Happy National Kindness Day from Mother’s Helper! 🌼

Today is a beautiful reminder that kindness doesn’t have to be big to be powerful, especially in motherhood.
It’s in the gentle moments…
the “you’re doing great” text you send a new mama,
the smile you give a tired parent at Target,
the grace you offer yourself on the hard days.

At Mother’s Helper, we believe kindness is one of the greatest gifts we can give our babies, and each other.
Because when mothers feel supported, encouraged, and seen… everything changes. 🌿

So today, take a moment to spread a little extra love:
✨ Hold the door
✨ Offer a compliment
✨ Encourage another mama
✨ And remember to be kind to yourself too, you deserve it.

Kindness grows the village.
And we’re grateful to be part of yours. 💛🤱

11/13/2025

Here’s a simple pumping tip you may not have heard before…

Putting baby socks over your pump collection bottles can help reduce stress and take the pressure off while you pump, which may even help increase milk output!

It keeps you from watching every drop, helps your body relax, and adds a little comfort and sweetness to your pumping routine.

One small change that can make pumping feel a bit easier.

Would you try it?