Village Pointe Pediatrics Lactation Page

01/16/2026

Love this! I love to do fl**ge fittings as well. Pumping should not hurt!

01/16/2026

Absolutely! The great thing is, you and baby get to practice multiple times a day. You both get better at it! Hang in there and let me know if you need help 💞💞

Breastfeeding is a workout.
For your baby and for you. 😅

It takes coordination, strength, and practice… which is why it’s so common for feeding to feel awkward at first.

If you’re thinking, “Why is this so hard?”, it’s because your newborn is literally learning a new skill from scratch.

And so are you. 💛

12/19/2025

Great info!

One of the coolest things about breast milk? Your milk volumes adjust to meet baby’s growth! But milk volumes don’t just keep going up forever—they follow a natural pattern of increasing, leveling off, and then gradually decreasing as solids take center stage.

Weeks 1–6: The Build-Up Phase
🥛Newborns start with tiny tummies—think 5–7 mL (a teaspoon!) per feeding in the first days.
🥛By week 1, they take in 1–2 oz per feeding (about 10–20 oz per day) to help them regain their birth weight
🥛By week 2–4, intake increases to 2–3 oz per feeding and we calculate milk needs by weight: Babies typically take 2.5 oz per pound of body weight per day, maxing out around 24–30 oz per day for most babies. A 7 # baby needs less milk than a 10 # baby. Most babies have several weeks of cluster feeding to get your body to slowly increase supply to reach your max

Weeks 6–6 Months: The Plateau
⏰Around 4–6 weeks, milk volume stabilizes! Your baby will likely continue taking 24–30 oz per day with little change until solids are well established.
⏰There is a range because everyone’s calorie count in their unique milk is different! Unlike formula which is a standard 20 calories per ounce, breast milk can range from 16-32 calories per ounce!!

6–12 Months: Gradual Decrease
🥕As solids become a bigger part of the diet, total milk intake may dip slightly (closer to 20–24 oz per day by 9–12 months)
🥝Some babies still drink more, some less—it’s all about how quickly solids become the main event

After 12 Months: Milk Becomes a Side Dish
👧🏽Around the first birthday, breast milk intake gradually decreases as table foods provide most of the nutrition
👧🏻Many toddlers still nurse several times a day (or just for comfort), but total intake is often 16–20 oz per day or even less

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Watch your baby for their own optimal growth. How old they are and how much they weigh do play a role in milk needs
✔️ Everyone makes milk tailored to their own baby. It’s ok to see milk volumes fluctuate and even decrease with time
✔️ Babies don’t need more and more milk forever—your body adjusts milk composition instead!

12/05/2025

Save this in case you need! 🤧

Info straight from experts for breastfeeding-safe options to treat a cold: cough, congestion, fever, allergies...and more. Plus, a chart of combo products!

11/16/2025

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Human milk is the only biologically active food on the planet.
It contains living cells, stem cells, immunoglobulins, lysozymes, lactoferrin, HMOs, hormones, cytokines, enzymes, microRNA, antimicrobials, antivirals, and over 1,000 molecular components that scientists are still discovering.

Every single feed triggers a biochemical feedback loop:
your baby’s saliva signals your mammary glands, your glands adjust the concentration of antibodies, and the composition of your milk shifts within minutes to meet that exact need.

Breast milk is not “liquid gold” because it’s cute it’s liquid gold because it is a dynamic, species-specific, immunologically active substance engineered by human evolution to protect human infants.

The more we study it, the clearer it becomes:
breast milk isn’t just nutrition it’s a living system.
A biological masterpiece that no lab has ever been able to duplicate.

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.

💞

11/13/2025

Haha!!! 😂

When your baby unlatches during letdown 😂

10/12/2025

🤣🤣🤣 Any of you mamas agree?

10/08/2025

This is so cool!! Our bodies are amazing 🤩🤩🤩

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN3tsRo4lkq/?igsh=MWMzbmZyZXlwdDdreA==

09/10/2025

Breastmilk is amazing!

Breastmilk is not just nutrition. It is alive. Scientists have discovered that it carries far more than proteins, fats, and sugars. It holds living cells, including stem cells that can transform into other cell types. It contains tiny exosomes, microscopic messengers that deliver healing instructions throughout the body.

This natural design allows breastmilk to do what no lab has been able to fully replicate. It adapts in real time to a baby’s needs. When a child is sick, the composition shifts, increasing immune-boosting components that help the body fight infection. When a baby grows, the balance of nutrients and protective factors evolves to match each stage of development.

Its effects reach far beyond basic nourishment. Breastmilk can regulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue repair. In laboratory studies, it has even been shown to halt the growth of harmful bacteria and support pathways that may help in fighting cancer. These findings are expanding our understanding of how powerful natural medicine can be when built into the human body itself.

What makes breastmilk remarkable is not only its complexity, but also its intelligence. It is a living fluid that communicates with the infant’s body, ensuring protection and growth in ways formula cannot fully reproduce. This is why researchers are exploring its potential for future therapies, from boosting immune health to developing cancer treatments.

For mothers, this is a reminder of the profound capability of the human body. Creating a substance that protects, heals, and adapts is nothing short of extraordinary. It is more than food. It is a biological masterpiece.

Be proud of what your body can do. Every drop tells the story of millions of years of evolution, designed to give life its best chance.

08/07/2025

Breastfeeding is a labor of love 💓

08/01/2025

Aug 1-7. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
Whether you’ve nursed once or for a year, I see you and appreciate you!
🩷💚🩵❤️🧡💙🤎💛
What are your favorite breastfeeding memories?