Beach Babies Lactation and Postpartum Doula Care

10/01/2024

05/09/2024

Thank you I love the purple socks to wear while I'm learning more about our fabulous field.

03/20/2024

This ended well after a nurse in, but it's still mind boggling that people freak out over someone nursing in public. I was asked to nurse elsewhere only once. It was at my pediatrician's office. The employee was reprimanded.

Protest after breastfeeding mother asked to move https://www.yahoo.com/news/protest-breastfeeding-mother-asked-move-182947497.html

03/07/2024

This is the dirty little secret that babies fed infant formula have a higher risk of developing Nectrotizing Entercolitis. One of the main reasons it is not available across the nation is that NICUs have to often foot the bill for donor milk, but formula companies will provide their products for "free" which incentivizes hospitals to push formula use in NICUs. That also encourages overfeeding (volume based feeding) to shorten a NICU instead of developmentally appropriate feedings. Volume based feeding results in long-term feeding problems post NICU stay, as well as increasing the use of formula, putting more babies at higher risk for NEC.

I worked at a local hospital who used volume based feedings and watched as parents were told to give 50mls per feeding on day 1 of life when developmentally the baby should have only received 5 to 10mls per feeding.

Our infant death rates in this county are abysmal, and are worse for Black families. The rates are worst in states that also have effectively banned abortion without exceptions for the life of the mother. One such state jailed a Black woman for a spontaneous miscarriage for which she was refused care and had to miscarry at home.

These issues aren't new, but they are becoming more publicly known.

Call your elected officials and let them know that too many pregnant people and infants die in this country, and too many are Black. Make sure they know you are paying attention and will vote accordingly.

Link to the article on lawsuit
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/investigations/neonatologist-racial-disparities-intestinal-disease-nec-formula-fed-preemies/63-b7ed96ad-4dad-44f5-ad9c-00e3904e695e

Ohio Woman Charged With Felony After Miscarriage Speaks About Her Experience
https://youtu.be/NZUgvlDITuQ?si=DiLmydv3ewFmtbeK

03/03/2024

Almost missed it! Have you thanked a helpful IBCLC today?

01/22/2024

Tomorrow's Class is Breastfeeding Basics in person and online.

Breastfeeding Class
Tuesday, Jan 23 • 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ezq-qggs-mfh
Or dial: +1 806-410-2813 PIN: 397 487 498 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ezq-qggs-mfh?pin=9636514742122

12/22/2023

I got this in the mail today from . Finally, I am taking the plunge into taking insurance. I'll be sharing my QR code soon.

11/28/2023

Join us online for our class on Nursing Your Distracted Baby. We will also cover breastfeeding tips for the holiday season and how to avoid accidental weaning. See you tonight on Google Meet!

Breastfeeding Class
Tuesday, Nov 28 • 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cvp-ayjq-qat
Or dial: +1 515-726-3278 PIN: 377 047 619 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/cvp-ayjq-qat?pin=4355578564663

11/21/2023

Clinic is cancelled for today. A family friend passed away this morning. 😢

11/16/2023

I hope you have a chance to grab some sunshine today.

10/20/2023

Ready to learn more about transitioning back to work and/or making pumping a little less of a chore? Join us at for this informative class. It's available on Google Meet or in person in Norfolk just off Colley Ave.

Returning to Work Class
Tuesday, Oct 24 • 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cuq-ytwr-bqj
Or dial: +1 631-621-7406 PIN: 705 947 048 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/cuq-ytwr-bqj?pin=2835562397785

If Google Meet cooperates, I will post the recording on YouTube the next day.

10/17/2023

See you all tomorrow