Babies Best Beginnings-Robbin Swann RN, IBCLC

03/16/2026

WIC offers their clients and some para professionals the opportunity to become a WIC breast-feeding, peer to peer counselor. There are specific require requirements to qualify. One of which is you have to have been a WIC client at some point. this is peer 2 peer counseling meaning these counselors are great. They do an amazing job at screening issues, but if they are specific concerns, they may or may not know how to solve those issues. There are certain complications that require higher levels of education. This is a great place to start on your journey, but just remember if you’re not feeling like you’re getting all the help you need you need to escalate.

03/15/2026

When it comes to breast-feeding education, there are so many ways you can go to find an appropriate person to assist you. I wanna take a day or two and cover the types of support that are available and help. You understand what the differences are so we’re gonna start out with some general information. Ideally, you want to take a breast-feeding class if you didn’t see if you can find one that will still allow you to take it even if you’ve delivered. We give classes every first and third Sunday at Rose city wellness. I also offered virtual classes which you can sign up for through my page. If there’s enough interest, I’ll add an additional breast-feeding class. Knowing what to expect being prepped for decisions that need to be made and information that helps you maintain your milk supply is essential. Follow this for appropriate breast-feeding information for post help we’re gonna go through peer peer counseling, certified breast-feeding, specialist, peer to peer counselor (at WIC),certified breast-feeding, certified breastfeeding educator , and IBCLC. Each of these specialists have different backgrounds and different education levels, and therefore I can offer different levels of help.

03/14/2026

Come join us at Rose City Midwifery and wellness for an amazing childbirth education / breastfeeding class this Sunday 11-430. Not a Rose city client? That’s OK you could join us anyway follow this link and you can call or message to set up your class.

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03/11/2026

Yall ignore the window that needs cleaning and look beyond! This is my buddy. He loves the outdoors. His favorite morning spot? On the patio! He will just lay and look around supervising the comings and goings of his neighbors! We are choosing a peaceful start to the day!

What’s on your agenda?

03/10/2026

Virtual mom meeting live now!

03/09/2026

As I rolled into international women’s day I found myself thinking about all the women who have had positive impact on my life. There’s been some interesting times and there’s been some really good times. I hung out with some friends last night celebrated women empowering each other. I reflected on all of the people that have passed through my life and I’m gonna post some pictures of some people that have brought peace and encouragement into my life.

03/07/2026

This can be so true! Tell us what you thought, and what you actually experienced!

Sometimes breastfeeding looks like the pictures.

Soft baby cuddles.

Quiet moments.

Peaceful little sighs.

And sometimes it looks like this.

Hair pulling.

Kicking.

Tiny hands grabbing everything they can reach.

But here’s the thing.

Your baby doesn’t care if your hair is messy.

They don’t care if the moment isn’t picture perfect.

All they know is that they’re safe.

They’re full.

And they’re exactly where they want to be.
Right there with you.

03/07/2026

Hard to believe it was a challenge to latch initially! Keep going you are doing well!

I swear breastfed babies have a built in survival instinct that kicks in the second they latch.

When my baby was little, I thought breastfeeding would be this calm, peaceful moment where we’d sit quietly and bond. You know… the picture perfect moment everyone shows in the books.

Reality?

My baby latched on like their life depended on it.

I mean full grip, legs wrapped around me, hands grabbing my shirt like I was about to disappear into another dimension.

One time I stood up to grab something and this tiny human was just… still attached. Hanging on like a baby koala.

No warning.
No mercy.

If I even slightly tried to unlatch too early, the reaction was immediate.

Eyes open.
Grip tighter.
Instant protest.

Like, “Excuse me mother, I was not finished with this establishment.”

Breastfed babies don’t just latch.

They commit.

It’s comfort.
It’s food.
It’s safety.
It’s their whole world in one place.

And sometimes that world refuses to let go.

Anyone else have a baby that latched on for dear life?

03/07/2026

This is not designed to scare you. This is designed to remind you that newborn babies have limited immune system systems. It takes them two or three months to develop a good immune system that helps to protect them from the things you and I fight off on a daily basis.
We have had recent measles outbreaks in this area, RSV outbreaks in this area, flu, Covid, and our newborns are not ready to deal with these challenges, even when they’re breast-fed.
Families I’m begging you please think about how you will best protect your infant from these things when you take them out in public cover their carrier don’t let strangers touch them or handle them. Don’t let families and church members touch or handle them without washing their hands make sure you’re protecting your baby. You’re their first line.

03/06/2026

Welcome to March

Hey, pumping moms keeping your pump in good working order is essential to good milk removal. It’s first Friday check those duck bills and flow control valves.

03/04/2026

Happy IBCLC Day.
To all who work tirelessly to support breastfeeding/chest feeding parents I salute you.

If you are a parent know we are here to help you attain YOUR goals in feeding your child. Having difficulty call us we are here to help! 903-316-1927