Jefferson County Breastfeeding Peer Group

05/20/2026

It's ok to focus on yourself for a few! You can not pour from an empty cup

Find tips for taking care of yourself physically and emotionally.

05/19/2026

In time you will learn your baby's hunger cues =)
Here's a quick reference guide to give you a head start!

05/13/2026

Did you know??

05/12/2026

05/06/2026

24 Hour breastfeeding hotline!

Appalachian Breastfeeding Network

04/29/2026

Have you ever heard of galactagogues? They can be foods, herbs or supplements that may help milk supply. Every mom is different, so what helps one may not work for another. The age old way to increase production is adequate removal of milk (8-10x/day), but adding a galactogogue or 2 may help.

04/28/2026

Some good tips for sleep =)

04/21/2026

Let's start a conversation!! What has been the most rewarding part of your breastfeeding journey?

Send a message to learn more

03/04/2026

March is National Nutrition Month!
Come celebrate with WIC!
Every Wednesday during March we will feature a different healthy lunch idea along with samples and recipes using WIC foods.
Please come have a taste and get some fun items to take home!

01/28/2026

🤱 What Your Body Is Doing While You Feed Your Baby

Part 1: Healing the Mother

Your body didn’t stop working when your baby was born.
In many ways, the healing work begins when you feed them.

Breastfeeding is not just nourishment for your baby — it’s a carefully designed process that supports your recovery, too.

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✨ Your uterus is healing in real time

Each time your baby suckles, your brain releases oxytocin — the same hormone that helped bring your baby into the world.

Oxytocin:
• Causes the uterus to contract
• Helps it shrink back toward its pre-pregnancy size
• Reduces postpartum bleeding
• Lowers the risk of postpartum hemorrhage

Those crampy “afterpains” while nursing?
That’s your body actively healing.

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✨ Your hormones are regulating and protecting you

Breastfeeding increases prolactin and oxytocin, which:
• Support milk production
• Promote calm and emotional bonding
• Help regulate stress and anxiety
• Encourage rest and connection

This hormonal dance supports emotional recovery during a time of massive transition.

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✨ Your long-term health is being supported

Lactation is associated with:
• Lower lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancer
• Improved insulin sensitivity and lower risk of type 2 diabetes
• Better cholesterol metabolism and cardiovascular health

Your body isn’t just feeding — it’s protecting your future self.

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✨ Your nervous system is co-regulating with your baby

Skin-to-skin and feeding help:
• Slow heart rate
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduce cortisol (stress hormone)
• Promote deep bonding

Your body and your baby’s body are syncing — regulating each other in real time.

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✨ Your body is doing multiple jobs at once — flawlessly

You created life.
You birthed that life.
And now, your body produces nourishment while healing itself.

That is not coincidence.
That is design.

✨ Feeding your baby can also be a way your body cares for you.
And however long, short, or complex that journey is — you are doing something extraordinary.

Follow me for more with this series!

—
Gypsy Heart Doula
Ala Tree Hugging Doula
Your birth. Your strength. My support.

01/28/2026