Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center

10/07/2025

Only 2 weeks left to join this class in the Hattiesburg area! Reach out and see if it will be free for you depending on insurance.

The first class in Hattiesburg was a huge hit so we decided to have another class! Oct. 21st from 6-9pm. Please sign up using the QR code below. If you don't have Venmo let me know and I can set up a different payment.

https://form.jotform.com/251745135697163

10/06/2025

FACT: Breastfeeding ✨can✨ lower your risk for breast cancer.

https://www.bcrf.org/about-breast-cancer/breastfeeding-breast-cancer-risk/

10/02/2025

I love getting text from mom's who took my breastfeeding class showing me the colostrum they have collected!

10/01/2025

Welcome LUX! New addition to GCBC! I'm no barista but I'm learning lol

10/01/2025

Snuggle Season is Here ☕️🥰

There’s a chill in the air, a crunch under your boots, and a baby snuggled close to your chest—what could be better?

Fall is the perfect time to slow down, soak in the snuggles, and get comfy while feeding your little love. Whether you’re nursing or pumping, cozy positioning matters—and there are so many ways to bond while meeting your baby’s needs. 💛

✨ Try these favorite fall feeding positions:

Side-lying – Perfect for crisp mornings in bed or cuddling during nap time

Laid-back (biological nurturing) – Recline in a cozy chair while baby does the work

Cross-cradle – A supportive hold for newborns, with lots of eye contact

Football hold – Great for mamas healing from birth or tandem feeding

Koala hold – Upright snuggles that help with reflux (and look adorable!)

No matter how you hold them, every position is an opportunity for love, warmth, and nourishment. So wrap up in a blanket, sip your warm drink, and take in the magic of this season—one snuggle at a time.
You’re doing beautifully. And we’re here for you, every step (and latch) of the way. 🍂💕

09/30/2025

A day late but maybe not a dollar short?😜

happy national coffee day ☕️

09/29/2025

🧘‍♀️💜 Mommy + Me Yoga 💜🧘‍♀️

Join us for a special yoga class designed for expectant mothers, new moms, and babies—led by Connie Raley Rose!

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30
🕛 12:00 – 1:30 PM
📍 Bay Saint Louis Library

✨ Includes FREE lactation support
✨ Moms, babies, & expectant mothers welcome
✨ A beautiful way to move, connect, and recharge 🌸

Brought to you by Hancock County MILC League + HCLS.

09/27/2025

The first class in Hattiesburg was a huge hit so we decided to have another class! Oct. 21st from 6-9pm. Please sign up using the QR code below. If you don't have Venmo let me know and I can set up a different payment.

https://form.jotform.com/251745135697163

09/26/2025

Self care matters for the breastfeeding mom.

Here’s why:

Stress can lower milk supply.
Chronic stress increases cortisol, which can interfere with oxytocin—the hormone that triggers let-down. Relaxation = better milk flow. 🧘‍♀️

Rest supports milk production.
Sleep deprivation can disrupt hormonal balance and decrease prolactin levels, which your body needs to make milk. Even short naps make a difference! 😴

Hydration = healthy milk output.
Your body needs extra fluids to keep producing milk. Dehydration can slow milk production and leave you feeling foggy. 💧

Proper nutrition fuels both mom & baby.
Nutrient-dense foods help your body recover from birth and produce quality breastmilk. Eating well is self-care. 🥣

Mental health is physical health.
Postpartum anxiety and depression can affect breastfeeding. Taking time for yourself, even in small doses, helps protect your emotional wellness. 🧠❤️

You model balance for your baby.
When you prioritize your well-being, you're not only caring for yourself—you’re showing your child that self-worth matters.

Self-care prevents burnout.
Feeding around the clock, juggling emotions, and recovering from childbirth is exhausting. Small moments of care can help you feel more like you again. 💛

****** You’re not “taking a break from baby”—you’re tending to the mother who makes everything possible. And that’s something to be proud of. ********

09/25/2025

Thank you for the kind text and messages! I had a minute and wanted to share the info about PSI.
https://postpartum.net/

If you are struggling with postpartum depression or even baby blues please know there is help. If you go to the website they have over 60 support groups for all kinds of things. Birth trauma I would say is up there with one of the most common reasons to set a mom up for depression.

If you need to talk I'm always here and would love to help in any way I can.

Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping families suffering from postpartum depression, anxiety, and distress.

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

# # # tomorrow is the big reveal so stay tuned!

We have a new addition coming soon to GCBC! Drop your thoughts below on what you think it might be.