Paradise Lactation Care LLC

12/09/2025

Last night, 2 out of my 3 kids woke up in the middle of the night. My 7-year-old actually woke up twice and even made a little sleep pallet on my floor so she could be close to me.

And the reasons they woke up?
The same reasons your baby might wake up, too.

✨ To go p*e (They have a wet diaper)
✨ They needed connection
✨ They were too hot or too cold
✨ They don't feel well or had a bad dream

This is your reminder that sleep is not a developmental milestone. Even adults don’t sleep straight through the night we get up to use the bathroom, adjust blankets, get a drink of water, or cuddle closer to our partner.

And here’s the other piece we don’t talk about enough:

Babies need to wake often to eat.
If you’re breastfeeding, your prolactin (your milk-making hormone) peaks at night. That means those nighttime feeds are not only normal, they’re important. Eliminating them too early can reduce your milk supply.

So let’s give our babies more grace.
They’re not meant to fit into a “sleeping through the night” box.
They’re just being human growing, connecting, and doing what their bodies are designed to do.

12/08/2025

✨ Sumter County families!
Join me at the Sumter Bump2Baby Expo
🗓 Friday, Feb 6 | ⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 Sumter County Fairgrounds

This free, education-focused event is the perfect place for expecting and new parents to learn, connect, and find support.

💛 PLUS — The Paradise Mama Closet will be open with FREE mommy and baby essentials giveaways!

I’ll also be there offering breastfeeding education and answering questions.
Come stop by and say hi!

Event page: https://bit.ly/2026SumterBump2Baby

12/07/2025

One day we will have a milk depot. There are so many mamas in the area that are in need.

Hey Village mamas!!! I’m reaching out on behalf of a dear midwife friend who has a client and her baby that are in need of donor milk!!!! The baby had to come early due to a medical emergency and is battling early baby complications. Your milk can be a big game changer for this little one!!!! Please reach out to Merrell or Irina if you can help. We thank you so very much!!!!

12/04/2025

✨ New Journal Publication! ✨

Huge news for breastfeeding mothers with ADHD — our study on atomoxetine is published!

Our study shows that only very small amounts of atomoxetine enter breast milk. Most mothers had an RID under 0.2%, and even the highest level found was only 0.65%, suggesting very low risk while breastfeeding.

Because of this new evidence, we are updating atomoxetine’s lactation safety rating from L4 to L2, reflecting a much safer profile than previously thought.

A few reports of infant fussiness have been noted, so monitoring is still important. Any concerns should be reported to systems like FAERS to help strengthen safety data.

This research provides encouraging evidence that atomoxetine may be a safe, viable ADHD treatment for breastfeeding mothers.

https://journals.lww.com/psychopharmacology/fulltext/9900/atomoxetine_as_a_viable_adhd_treatment_in.482.aspx #:~:text=Conclusions:,of%20ADHD%20in%20lactating%20women.

12/03/2025

🌸 Mama Closet Need! 🌸

To better organize diapers, breast pumps, postpartum supplies, and all the love in our Mama Closet, I'm looking for shelves (new or gently used) to help maximize my space.

If you have shelves you’re no longer using or you’d like to donate a set please send me a message.

Thank you for helping us build a space that truly serves the community.

Send a message to learn more

11/29/2025

Just received the first donation to the Mama Closet. Thank you so much to my client in Lake Panasoffkee. If you are in need please fill out the request form on the website.

https://paradiselactationcare.com/paradisemamacloset/

11/28/2025

Paradise Mama Closet — Community Support for Families in Need

I’m excited to share that I’m creating the Paradise Mama Closet, a community resource and extension of Paradise Lactation Care—built to support families in Sumter County where resources are often limited.

The Mama Closet will provide donated breast pumps, baby clothes, formula, diapers, wipes, maternity wear, feeding supplies, and more to families who need a little extra help during pregnancy and postpartum.

To get this up and running, I’m currently accepting donations of new or gently used items. Every contribution helps fill the gap for families who may not have access to essential care and supplies.

✨ Items Accepted:
• Breast pumps
• Baby clothes (NB–12M)
• Maternity clothes
• Formula
• Diapers & wipes
• Bottles & feeding supplies
• Postpartum essentials

Donations can be dropped off locally or mailed directly to my virtual mailbox for convenience.

The Paradise Mama Closet provides free breastfeeding supplies, baby clothes, diapers, wipes, pumps, and formula to support families in need throughout Sumter County.