Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center

01/06/2026

Head to Www.gulfcoastbreastfeedingcenter.com for appointments, insurance information and more!!

01/06/2026

One of the many reasons we support moms in that first year of babies lives! I truly thing that community support is so incredibly crucial. Especially as a first-time mom navigating motherhood💕

💜 Newly released data from the Mississippi Maternal Mortality Review Committee reminds us of something so important: the postpartum period doesn’t end at six weeks.

The report found that 38% of pregnancy-related deaths from 2019–2023 occurred between 43 days and one year postpartum. This tells us that healing, support, and follow-up matter long after the early weeks after birth.

If you’re in the postpartum year, you are not “late” to need care—you are right on time. You deserve ongoing support, compassionate check-ins, and a system that continues to show up for you. 💜

Source: Mississippi MMRC Report, 2019–2023 (published 2025). Review the report online here:https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/29,21452,299,pdf/Maternal_Mortality_Report_2025.pdf

01/05/2026

New Year. New Baby. New Body.
January is not about “bouncing back.”
It is about learning to love the body you are in now, moving gently, and supporting your milk supply while caring for yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally.
This month, we are focusing on support over pressure, nourishment over restriction, and confidence over comparison.

01/04/2026

now accepting most insurance plans!

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!!🎇

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Thank you for allowing GCBC in your life in 2025. We look forward to meeting all the new babies in 2026!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Drop your favorite family holiday pics below.

12/20/2025

Breastfeeding isn’t just a gift for baby—it’s a gift for the mother, too. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually it weaves a bond that can last a lifetime. 💕

Here’s how that connection works, and what science is revealing:

Emotional & Mental Connection: What Research Says—

Reduced Stress & Anxiety:
Breastfeeding releases oxytocin (“the love hormone”) which helps calm mama’s nervous system and lower stress. Skin-to-skin contact and closeness during nursing also reassure baby and reinforce mutual trust. (PMC)

Lower Risk of Postpartum Depression (PPD):

Many studies show a link between breastfeeding and better maternal mental health outcomes. In a review of 36 studies, 29 found that breastfeeding was associated with fewer symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety. (PubMed)

That said, the relationship is complex—some moms struggle when their expectations don’t match reality, or when they face breastfeeding challenges. (PubMed+1)

Bidirectional Relationship With Mental Health:
It’s not just that breastfeeding can influence mental health—maternal distress or depression can also interfere with breastfeeding (e.g. less milk let-down, shorter duration) due to hormonal disruption (e.g. impaired oxytocin, elevated cortisol). (PMC+1)

Healing & Psychological Resilience:

For moms who experienced difficult births or early trauma, many describe breastfeeding as a pathway to healing and restoring trust in their bodies. In one study, mothers reporting positive breastfeeding experiences said it helped them bond with their baby and protect their mental well-being. (MDPI)

Support Improves Outcomes:

When mental health and breastfeeding support are both addressed together—through counseling, peer support, lactation guidance—studies show better duration of breastfeeding and improved maternal mood. (BioMed Central)

12/19/2025

We will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE and New Years Day. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ❤️GCBC

12/19/2025

We just wrapped up this years last Childbirth class last night. I've gotten to meet some incredible people and gotten some amazing friendships.

This last class started with 4 couples and ended with 1 still pregnant! I had a mom deliver a baby at 25 weeks. They are both doing amazing but if anyone has some preemie girl clothes they would like to donate please drop them off at the office and I can get them to the mom.

We also had a first time mom that had to call an ambulance and barely made it to the hospital in time! Unfortunately dad missed the birth. They are all doing amazing 👏

I just wanted to say thank you too all the couples who trust in GCBC for not only Clinical Lactation services but knowledge beyond.

We hope to meet some amazing couples next year!

12/17/2025

Our giveaway winner isssss…….. Isabella Simmons!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Message us to claim!

12/16/2025

Amid the holiday chaos—between the family gatherings, the travel, and the long to-do lists—those quiet nursing moments become your pause, your peace, your reminder of what truly matters. 🌙💛
Breastfeeding isn’t just about feeding; it’s a reset for both mama and baby. Even in the busiest seasons, these moments help ground you both because:
🌿 Oxytocin (the “love hormone”) is released during breastfeeding, calming mama’s mind and baby’s body.
💞 It strengthens connection. Nursing slows everything down, reminding you of your baby’s rhythm and needs.
🕯 It creates consistency. Even if you’re away from home or surrounded by noise, that nursing moment feels familiar and safe.
💤 It encourages rest. Night feedings often feel still and sacred—those half-asleep cuddles can be some of the sweetest memories.
💗 It offers perspective. While the world moves fast, breastfeeding reminds us to be present—right here, right now—with the little one who needs us most.