Marca Lactation

11/24/2025

Normalise saying "no thanks" to pass-the-baby.

If you feel best with your baby in your arms, Rest Assured was written for you.

(You'll find it at your local bookstore, or go ahead and click the link if it's easier.)

Read it here: https://geni.us/RestAssured

Mother Nourish Nurture 🫶🏼

11/24/2025

Your baby has not read the schedule, does not care about the schedule, and is definitely not here to impress the clock. Your baby is here to eat when hungry and stop when done, even if the timing looks chaotic.

Feed the baby, not the minutes on your phone. The real signs things are going well are simple. You hear swallowing, diapers keep happening, and baby is gaining weight.

Every baby has their own rhythm. Follow theirs. And if you ever wonder whether your baby is getting enough, we’re always here to help.

Read more: https://www.lllc.ca/how-know-your-baby-getting-enough-milk

11/22/2025

11/22/2025

11/21/2025

I remember this day so clearly. My neurologist wanted to start me on a medication to treat epilepsy and I was told I couldn't safely breastfeed awhile taking it and I would have to wean. Imagine my hurt and anger when I learned years later that the medication was actually safe to take while breastfeeding because it doesn't pass into breastmilk in high enough concentrations to cause adverse reactions in healthy infants. Doctors are so knowledgeable in so many things but often aren't up to date on the latest research when it comes to lactation. This is why I strive to be part of your healthcare team! I want to work with everyone involved in your care to ensure you're able to advocate to protect your breastfeeding goals!

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

NewBaby101 pg36 - Just when you think you know what to expect - it changes! Be prepared for your baby to change his pattern of feeding from time to time. This usually coincides with a "growth spurt or developmental leap" and baby will demand feeds more frequently for a day or two. To facilitate the process of increasing/adjusting your milk supply you may need to abandon whatever plans you had for that day and "just feed the baby". If you've missed a lot of sleep overnight because of a feeding frenzy, go back to bed with your baby and feed him whenever he cues and your body will respond by increasing your milk supply within 24-48 hours. These episodes of more frequent feeding are not only about adjusting the volume of milk produced, but also baby's changing nutritional needs. The constituents (recipe) of your breastmilk will also automatically change to suit your growing baby's needs. How this happens is not fully understood, but nature provides perfectly for growing babies when mothers follow their baby's lead. Giving supplementary feeds during this time will interfere with Mother's body's response so avoid giving formula feeds unless absolutely necessary. Growth spurts are fairly predictable in term babies, typically occuring at 2-3 days "calling your milk in", usually again around 2 - 3 weeks, again around 6 weeks, and commonly around 3 months and 6 months. If mothers are prepared to expect these changes to feeding behaviours they are more likely to cope with it appropriately and continue to successfully breastfeed their babies.

11/20/2025

This!

11/20/2025

So many moms stop breastfeeding long before they ever wanted to not because they “failed,” but because it hurt and nobody ever taught them what a proper latch looks or feels like. A shallow latch can make every feed feel like torture, and far too many new moms are told to just “push through it,” when in reality all they needed was someone to show them how to get a deeper, more effective latch. This is why breastfeeding education isn’t optional it’s essential. A good latch protects ni***es, helps milk transfer, keeps babies growing, and keeps moms going. And when you think about it, better breastfeeding support actually saves insurance companies money. Breastmilk is the ultimate immune system booster: fewer infections, fewer sick visits, fewer hospital stays. Supporting breastfeeding isn’t just good for moms it’s economically smart. If insurance companies actually invested in real lactation support from the start, imagine how many moms could meet their breastfeeding goals instead of giving up from preventable pain.

11/18/2025

If you’re breastfeeding mama then YOU KNOW

11/18/2025

yep 😂🩷💁🏼‍♀️

The Breastmilk Queen - Amy McGlade

11/13/2025

"A new artwork has been unveiled which celebrates breastfeeding at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin." https://hubs.la/Q03RfB3R0