Morgan Scarborough, IBCLC

04/08/2026

💙World Autism Acceptance Month💙

Let’s talk about something a little different today — what it’s like to work with a neurospicy IBCLC… quirks and all 🤍

Because yes, we exist. And we bring a perspective to care that is deeply intentional, observant, and often a little outside the box.

✨ I may notice things others don’t
✨ I may hyperfocus on the tiny details that make a big difference
✨ I may go all in on learning, researching, and understanding feeding challenges
✨ I may explain things in a very direct, honest, and educational way

And sometimes?
✨ I may overanalyze
✨ I may info-dump when I’m passionate
✨ I may approach things differently than you expected
✨ I may say some things that totally be wierd

But here’s what that also means for you:

🤍 You are getting deeply individualized care
🤍 You are getting someone who doesn’t stop at surface-level answers
🤍 You are getting support from someone who understands that not all babies (or parents) fit into a “typical” box

Because feeding isn’t one-size-fits-all.
And neither are the families I support.

This month is about acceptance, understanding, and celebrating differences, not just in our babies, but in the professionals who care for them too.

The quirks? They’re part of the care.
And honestly… they’re part of the magic 💙

04/07/2026

And I truly mean it.

Our doors are always open — for support, for connection, for love, and for community.

Whether you’re in the thick of newborn life, navigating feeding challenges, or simply needing to sit with people who get it…you belong here.

Free Infant Feeding Support Group
🗓 Wednesdays
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 595 VFW Memorial Drive, St. Robert

👶 Siblings are welcome
🤍 Partners are welcome
💬 Questions are welcome

Whether you:
• Breastfeed
• Pump
• Bottle feed
• Formula feed
• Combo feed
• Or just need connection

You are welcome here.

Come for the support. Stay for the community.

Welcome home

04/06/2026

Hi, I’m Morgan… your Fort Leonard Wood & Mid-Missouri Lactation Consultant!

My journey started right here at FLW back in 2016. I became a CLC, then volunteered to open GLWACH’s first lactation clinic, and continued my training through mentorship with two incredible IBCLCs. Eventually, I sat for my board exam and became an IBCLC myself.

I’m an “IBCLC-only” provider, not a nurse, doctor, or SLP, but a Public Health & Health Education graduate who is deeply passionate about teaching, supporting, and empowering families.

My mission?
✨ Bridge gaps in care
✨ Support military families & rural communities
✨ Bring real, evidence-based help into a system that often leaves parents on their own

I LOVE what I do.
And what I do and every family I support, is anything but cookie cutter.

Each feeding journey is its own little puzzle, with unique pieces, unique challenges, and sometimes a few pieces that feel completely misplaced. My job is to help make sense of it all, bring clarity, and support you as it comes together in a way that works for your family. I just wish families felt as encouraged to invest in postpartum & lactation support as they are marketed to invest in products and registries.

If you’re here, welcome …you’re in the right place.

You are amazing!

-Morgan

04/03/2026

Swaddling & Feeding — Let’s Talk About It

Swaddling can absolutely help babies settle and sleep, but during feeding and down the road, there can be a cost.

When babies are tightly swaddled:
• It can impair natural feeding reflexes like rooting and bringing hands to mouth
• It prevents stretching and movement, which babies use to organize their bodies for feeding
• It can create tension in their body, making latch and coordination more difficult
• It limits their ability to actively participate in the feeding process

Babies are designed to feed with their whole body, not just their mouth.

✨Unswaddling during feeds supports:
• Better latch and positioning
• More effective milk transfer
• Regulation and comfort
• Cue-based, responsive feeding

Yes, swaddling can be a helpful tool for sleep, but it’s not meant for every moment.

When it’s time to feed, think:
free movement, less restriction, and a baby who can fully engage.

04/02/2026

April is C-Section Awareness Month

This is a month I hold with both love and heaviness.

I remember being a first-time mom, dreaming of a peaceful, natural water birth… and instead being wheeled into the OR.
I remember being pregnant again, holding onto hope for a different experience, a redemption, only to watch my son’s heart rate drop and hear the words, “It’s time to prep the OR.”

And just like that… everything changes.

To the moms who have laid on that table
with the blue drape in front of your face
feeling the pulling, the tugging, the complete out-of-body experience

To the ones who had an oxygen mask placed over their face
trying to breathe through the anxiety, the nausea, the overwhelm

To the moms who couldn’t immediately hold their baby
because of IVs, monitors, and everything attached to you

To the ones who don’t remember the first hours
who felt disconnected, foggy, or delayed in meeting their baby

To the ones navigating recovery
hurting when you laugh, cry, or move
feeling limited in those first weeks
questioning yourself in moments that already feel so vulnerable

And especially to the moms who didn’t choose this birth
who are grieving what they hoped for
who feel sadness, anger, envy…

I see you.
I hear you.
And I am so deeply sorry.

I know this feeling intimately.

Almost 7 years later, my births still hold both joy and grief. Time has softened some edges… but it hasn’t erased the feeling of being robbed of the experience I once imagined.

And if you’re holding both love for your baby and grief for your birth, you are not wrong for that. Both can exist at the same time.

You are not alone in this.
If you need to talk, I’m here.

📸: Candice MacDonnell : Photographer

04/02/2026

Let’s Talk Breast Pumps

Not all lactation professionals have in-depth training on the wide variety of pumps out there… but thankfully for you, I do!

Every year, I take continuing education courses to stay up to date on:
✨ New pumps on the market
✨ How they actually work
✨ Pros and cons of each
✨ What research and real-life data are showing

Because here’s the truth, not every pump works for every body.

Whether you’re exclusively pumping, returning to work, or just want something for occasional use, having the right pump (and the right fit!) can make a huge difference in comfort and output.

Some of our clinic favorites? It depends on you…your goals, your body, and your lifestyle.

If you’re pregnant or currently pumping and feeling overwhelmed by all the options, let’s talk. I’ll help you find what actually works best for you 🤍

Finding the right breast pump can make a big difference in your feeding journey.

These are a few of our favorites that we often recommend to families. Each one offers something a little different depending on your needs, lifestyle, and goals.

You can find the links to each of these in our 'recommendations' highlight.

If you’re not sure which pump is the best fit for you, we’re always here to help guide you 🤍

04/01/2026

Lactation Support in St. Robert & Surrounding Areas

Hi! I’m Morgan, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) based in St. Robert. I’m highly trained in complex feeding cases, whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, or using formula.

I’ve had extensive training in:
✨ Low milk supply
✨ Tethered oral ties
✨ Bottle refusal
✨ Latch and transfer challenges

I offer in-clinic visits in St. Robert and in-home consultations in FLW, Rolla, Lebanon, and surrounding areas, because sometimes the best support happens right in your own space.

🍼 Common reasons to see an IBCLC:
• Pain with feeding
• Baby not gaining weight
• Low milk supply concerns
• Oversupply or clogged ducts
• Difficulty latching
• Bottle refusal
• Preparing for baby (prenatal education)
• Returning to work/pumping plans
• Combo feeding support

I am currently in-network with United Healthcare, Aetna, and Cigna
Awaiting in-network status with TRICARE

If you’re pregnant, I always encourage this:
Start planning and saving for support, not just things.

Because having the right guidance in those early weeks can make a world of difference in your postpartum feeding journey. 🤍

Message me anytime with questions — I’m here for you
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04/01/2026

Free Feeding Support Days at the Fort Location are some
Of my favorite days. Outside may be dark, wet, and gloomy, but I promise inside will be filled with warmth, community, and sunshine.

03/31/2026

Weekly Infant Feeding Support Group

Join us for our FREE weekly support group, a space to gather, connect, and get real support in your feeding journey.

🗓 Every Wednesday
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 595 VFW Memorial Drive, St. Robert

Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, combo feeding, or using formula...you are welcome here.

☕ Coffee
🤍 Community
🍼 Support

Come as you are. Bring your baby, your questions, and yourself. You don’t have to do this alone 💛

03/30/2026

Let’s talk about something that’s hard to hear… but important.

Most moms who feel like they “didn’t make enough milk”… often didn’t receive the right support along the way.

True, physiological low milk supply is rare, affecting only about 1–5% of moms. This is usually due to underlying conditions like insufficient glandular tissue, certain hormonal conditions, or prior breast surgery.

For many families, feeding challenges are not about not enough milk— they’re about not enough support, assessment, and guidance.

Because here’s the reality:

You can’t address feeding challenges with quick fixes alone.
It’s not just supplements or “try this one thing.”

Successful feeding often involves looking at the whole picture:
✨ Effective latch and positioning
✨ Baby’s oral function (including ties when appropriate)
✨ Body tension and movement
✨ Frequent, responsive feeding
✨ Support through normal newborn behaviors like cluster feeding

And yes — those long, frequent feeds? They are often normal and necessary, not a sign something is wrong.

In a system that focuses heavily on ounces and schedules, it’s easy to forget that:
🤍 Breastmilk is dynamic — it changes throughout the day
🤍 Breastfed babies don’t always increase volume the same way bottle-fed babies do
🤍 Diapers and weight gain tell us far more than a pump ever will

If your baby is growing and having appropriate output… that matters.

And if things don’t feel right?
You deserve skilled, evidence-based support from someone trained to assess the full picture.

This isn’t about blame.
This is about changing the narrative.

Because feeding hasn’t suddenly become harder.

Families are just navigating it with less consistent, less specialized support than they deserve.

You are not broken.
Your baby is not broken.
But support matters.

03/30/2026

Hey Meet, Me, St Robert and Fort Leonard Wood's IBCLC!!

I promise, I DO NOT talk this slow in real life.

03/29/2026

NICU Feeding & The Misinformation That Hurts Families

One of the biggest challenges I see with NICU families isn’t just the stress of having a baby there, it’s the misinformation around breastfeeding and pumping.

Let’s ground this in what we know:

Newborn stomach sizes are small — even in the NICU
Day 1: about the size of a cherry (5–7 mL)
Day 3: about the size of a walnut (22–27 mL)
Week 1+: gradually increasing as baby grows

This means early milk volumes are supposed to be small.

But many parents are told:
• “You’re not making enough”
• “Baby needs more volume”
• “You should be pumping X ounces by now”

And that’s where the disconnect happens.

✨ Pumping output in the early days does NOT reflect long-term supply
✨ Colostrum is made in small, concentrated amounts for a reason
✨ Feeding amounts should be age, size, and time appropriate, not rushed

In the NICU, where numbers, charts, and volumes matter, it’s easy to lose sight of normal physiology.

Yes, some babies need higher volumes or supplementation….and that’s okay. But that guidance should always be balanced with what is developmentally appropriate for that baby.

Parents deserve to know:
You are not failing if you’re making drops.
You are not behind if ounces take time.
You are building supply, not proving it overnight.

NICU feeding is complex, but it should always be rooted in evidence, not pressure.

If you’re navigating NICU feeding, you deserve support that protects both your baby and your confidence.