Paradise Lactation Care LLC

09/05/2025

When the neighboring hospitals start running out of rooms, sending moms home, and rescheduling inductions, and Florida loves to do those inductions, the new problem will be bigger than anyone is prepared for. By closing UF Leesburg’s labor and delivery unit, they’re creating a crisis, not solving one.

Community care has always been the safety net. Midwives, doulas, home birth, and birth centers step in where hospitals fail. If they want to shut the doors on families, we need to open new ones.

09/03/2025

Our families are at risk with the closure of the birthing unit at UF Leesburg.

Postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, infection, and mental health crises don’t wait for a convenient time or a long drive to the next hospital. These things often show up after discharge. Without a local birthing unit, response times and access to specialized care could be dangerously delayed. With the closure of the Leesburg birthing unit, families in our community are left even more vulnerable.

With the closure being in just 45 days, community-based care becomes more vital than ever. I want every family to know: you are not alone. I’m here to walk with you through the postpartum period, breastfeeding challenges, and the transition to parenthood.

We deserve a community where birthing and postpartum support is accessible, not shrinking. I will keep showing up for our moms, our babies, and our families.

Please share this post. Maybe if enough of us raise our voices, providers will realize it’s time to band together and develop a community-based birthing facility.

09/03/2025

Absolutely insane for the area that I serve! Very disappointing. Sumter County is already a maternity care desert when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum care. This does nothing but hurt our local moms that are already so limited with accessible care.

by Kyle Coppola and Cindy Peterson In a move that has stunned patients, physicians and local residents, UF Health Leesburg announced plans to close its Labo ...

08/11/2025

Are you ready? It looks like we are expecting our first major hurricane of the season! Im still accepting donations of baby items and items specific for infant feeding kits.

08/06/2025

Grateful to be connected to a network of providers who support breastfeeding! 💛💛

It's World Breastfeeding Week!

I love supporting moms during this journey. If you are having difficulties, please reach out for help. Paradise Lactation Care LLC is a great resource in our community.

In addition, if you suspect a lip/tongue tie, please don't rush into a revision. Make sure your team (Lactation consultant, SLP, chiropractor, and pediatric dentist) agree that it is the right time.

For those mamas who pump and bottle feed, you impress me so much!

For those mamas who succeeded for a few days or years, you are amazing!!

08/03/2025

Come join us next week!

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! Come join me for a breastfeeding support group, where you can connect with other moms, ask questions, and get support.

The new Downtown Ocala location of the Bonding with Baby Lactation breastfeeding office will host our support group:
606 SE 1st Ave
Ocala, FL. 34480
Tuesday, August 5th @ 11am

07/20/2025

August is National Breastfeeding Month! 🍼💛
Each week next month will shine a light on a different community and their unique breastfeeding journeys — because representation matters.

At Paradise Lactation Care, I believe every family deserves support that reflects their story, culture, and needs. I’ll be sharing resources and local events happening in and around Sumter/Lake/Marion County for the month of August — so stay tuned.

07/19/2025

One Year of Paradise Lactation Care!

A year ago I filed for my LLC amongst other things to officially open my private practice for Paradise Lactation Care.

Building my practice from the ground up has been so fulfilling and rewarding even when the path wasn't always welcoming and the relationships weren't always easy to build.

Through it all I've stayed focused on what matters most: serving families with care, integrity, and heart.

Here's to another year of beautiful beginnings.

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07/18/2025

Let's look out for each other OB edition! Which OB or midwife do you go to or went to for prenatal care?

02/21/2025

Hello New & Expecting Parents!
The Wildwood Police Department is an Inspection Station for Child Safety Seats. If you are expecting parents to seven years we can inspect your child’s car seat for safe installation.
We also have a select number of free safety seats to offer the community. Please let us know how we can help? Thank you.
Email communityoutreach@wildwood-fl.gov for an appointment.

02/19/2025

Thank you so much!