Lycoming Lactation

02/19/2026

I am getting ready to do some additional educational content about fl**ge fitting and many people need to get lactation care via video consult, it's the reality of life today. I'd like to find three people with whom I can provide a fl**ge fitting via video consult, but it will be recorded and made into educational content for lactation care providers.

I'm looking for people who are:
🇱🇷 pumping in the United States (sorry, this is for ease of getting fl**ges to you!)
😫 are experiencing discomfort, pain, or damage from pumping
and/or not yielding as much milk as you think you could yield
👩🏾👩🏻👩🏼 2 of the three volunteers would ideally be people of color (representation matters and we don't have enough people of color represented in educational content, I'm hoping to help change that!)
📅 These sessions would happen in the next two weeks.

Your face will not end up being in the final content, for privacy purposes.

Those who are selected will receive FREE fl**ges(sent to you ahead of time) and a FREE virtual fl**ge fitting with me, Jeanette Mesite Frem, the creator of the Fl**ge FITS Guide.

Apply by 2/20 via email at jeanette@babiesincommon.com

In the email, let me know how old your baby is, which pump you are using, which fl**ges you have tried pumping with, your current pumping situation as far as comfort and how much milk you get, and what you are looking for help with and what you have tried so far.

If you are not chosen, I will be able to connect you with my colleagues who can help you, either in person or virtually, based on where you live, as I have colleagues around the world who are doing fl**ge fittings based on what they have learned from me and my Guide. :)

Apply today! Only three spots available!

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02/16/2026

I get this question often: what exactly IS the tip 🗻 of the ni**le that we're supposed to measure 📏 for fl**ge fitting?

For some people, the tip is more obvious 👀 than for others, this is true.
Ultimately, the good news 📰 (I hope) is that measuring (or assessing) the tip diameter is just a starting point.

Pumping should feel like "nothing" or "a gentle tug". If it hurts, it's not the right size. Sometimes going smaller than you even think will fit helps you find the right size. It's an art, not a science...and the person pumping ultimately has to decide what feels best AND gets the most milk out.
Fl**ges come as small as 9mm (the diameter of the tunnel).

There are also different shapes of fl**ges and different materials. All of these factors influence comfort and milk flow.

To learn more about fl**ge fitting as a person who plans to pump, is pumping, or helps other people with pumping, see https://www.babiesincommon.com

Or, post your questions below or DM me!

~ Jeanette Mesite Frem, MHS, IBCLC, CCE
Creator of the Fl**ge FITS Guide

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02/06/2026

Assessing for oral ties is much more than taking a peek under a baby's tongue. Oral ties should be assessed by someone with advanced training, such as an IBCLC.

📄One of the first steps I take when assessing for ties is to gather a thorough intake and history. I learn about what symptoms the dyad (mom and baby) are having. This can give clues to what could be going on.

🤱Next, it is important to observe a feeding at the breast. Is the baby positioned well? Does the baby have postural stability? Is mom comfortable? Can latching be easier for mom and baby to help the mouth work better and decrease compensations?

👅The last step is to physically perform an oral assessment. This entails observing reflexes in the baby's mouth, looking at the 7 frena (under each lip, top and bottom cheeks and under the tongue), and feeling the tension with my finger in those areas.

😷As you can see, just *peeking* in a baby's mouth doesn't cut it. If you and/or your baby are having symptoms and your healthcare provider tells you there are no ties without going through the above steps - time for a second opinion!

*Just my opinion*😉

02/04/2026

Expanding services include HTMA coaching and infant and adult craniosacral and myofascial techniques. The mission of this business continues to grow and evolve into helping you on a mind, body, and spirit level .

Good news! You don't have to be pregnant or lactating to benefit from the new services being offered!

If this post resonates with you, DM me to schedule an appointment.

01/30/2026

Newborn visits are some of my favorite consults to go to. Why you ask? Well, let me tell you.

During a Newborn consult we:

🌟Practice reflexive latching and positioning that's rarely taught in the hospital.

🌟Improve pain and trauma from the first few days of learning to help baby with latching

🌟Engorgement relief through icing, breast gymnastics, reverse pressure softening, and some hand expression

🌟You learn how signs that baby is getting enough and when interventions might be necessary.

🌟Identify what swallowing with larger volumes looks like
..and SO much more! DM me if you are interested in a visit in the first week of having your sweet babe!


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01/22/2026

Baby Playdate is starting again in 2026! Join us for the first session on Wednesday, January 28, from 9:30am-10:15am!
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This is the perfect opportunity for babies to work on their gross motor skills during free play while caregivers connect with other caregivers.
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To register, please visit our program calendar: https://jvbrown.libcal.com/event/15882175

01/20/2026

Do you experience fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, like acne or eczema? Feel like you are on edge or withdrawn from the world? Has a medical professional, family, or friends told you this is just a part of life after having a baby? Well, I have news for you! From the convenience of your home a quick and easy process of submitting a hair sample can provide profound results of why you are experiencing these symptoms. HTMA can provide:

✨A picture of what is happening on a CELLULAR level over the past 3 months

✨Mineral dysfunction

✨Heavy metal accumulation

✨Accumulated stress and trauma

✨Nervous system dysregulation

✨Gut health/inflammation

….and SO much more!

We can work together to get to the root cause of the problem and help you become your own best self-healer. DM Me for details!

12/20/2025

Dr. Strong is one of my favorite pediatric dentists by far. Always listening to parents and IBCLCs with an open mind and kind heart...oh and her releases are 🫰
Congratulations on this recognition!

Please help us congratulate our very own Dr. Katie Strong for being recognized by the Seventh District Dental Society. Dr. Strong is being awarded the Franklin J Halik Award this February for her commitment to the community. She leads mentorship programs for future dentists and also has offered many volunteer hours providing dental care to children in need around the city. Thank you Dr. Strong for all you do. We are so proud of you!

10/23/2025

Great technique to use when experiencing engorgement 👇

FREE HANDOUT illustrating a simple technique to help babies latch during engorgement developed by the amazing Jean Cotterman. Full permission to share. Download "Reverse Pressure Softening for Parents" by scrolling to the bottom: of this page: https://nancymohrbacher.com/pages/free-downloadable-lactation-handouts

09/24/2025

Over the weekend I had to privilege of attending Building Latching Skills course. I learned how to use a baby's reflexes to make feeding feel good for parents and babies. Who wouldn't want that?? ❤️🤱👶

09/09/2025

Did you know that the collects donated breast milk for research purposes? If you are interested in helping further these studies, you can find more information on the infant risk center website https://www.infantrisk.com/help-infantrisk-research

08/13/2025

The magic of Calendula is beautifully described in this post. You were probably given lanolin in the hospital, but you have many other (better) options that contain healing properties, such as calendula!