The Milky Mermaid

The Milky Mermaid We are passionate in providing support, education, and advocacy to breastfeeding families throughout all stages of life.

We strive to be a one-stop shop for all nursing essentials, offering in-home lactation consults and hospital-grade breastpump rentals. A full-service Lactation Private Practice. All providers are International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants.

01/19/2026

Our bodies are AMAZING! 💪🏽

01/05/2026

💙 New Year, New Awareness 💙

As we step into January, it’s a powerful time to check in on how you’re really feeling after birth.
Not every postpartum mood change is the same, and knowing the difference can help you get the right support:

🔹 Baby Blues: Temporary mood swings, tearfulness, irritability; usually resolve within 2 weeks
🔹 Postpartum Depression (PPD): Persistent sadness, low energy, hopelessness, loss of interest; may last months without treatment
🔹 Postpartum Anxiety (PPA): Excessive worry, racing thoughts, panic; can interfere with daily life

✨ Early recognition leads to earlier support and recovery.

And remember, perinatal mental health conditions can also include OCD, Bipolar Mood Disorders, PTSD, and Psychosis.

💙 You are not alone, and help is available.

If you need support now:
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773 (no diagnosis needed)
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis, call or text 988
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI app
🔷 Visit Postpartum.net for programs and resources

✨ A new year can be the beginning of feeling better.

Resharing from 7 years ago, because I still think this is the best Christmas sweater ever!!! That is- until you have a ...
12/04/2025

Resharing from 7 years ago, because I still think this is the best Christmas sweater ever!!! That is- until you have a “letdown” and Rudolph’s nose goes flying 😂 .
Whoever thought of this is genius!

This. Everything about this.
11/26/2025

This. Everything about this.

Reminder for the upcoming holidays 🙌🏼

11/14/2025

With RSV in the news, here's a study to share. This 2025 Polish review of hospital records found that formula-fed babies were hospitalized longer with more severe RSV infections when compared with breastfed babies. The antibodies in mother's milk are truly a godsend in these horrible situations. Free download here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41149701/

11/11/2025
10/21/2025

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914 South Kerr Avenue, Ste D
Wilmington, NC
28403

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

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Guiding, Educating, and Supporting, expecting and breastfeeding Moms

We offer virtual, in-home, and office visits to provide personalized support to help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Breastfeeding may be natural, but it isn’t always easy. Consultations are done by an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant(the gold standard in Lactation care) and include education, baby intake weight, and a customized feeding plan to evaluate and overcome difficulties and address concerns.

Need to rent a hospital grade breast pump? We have several available to rent by the week or month, and can deliver directly to your home, or meet you at the hospital upon discharge. We also can supply you with any breastfeeding supplies and pump parts that you need. Our inventory includes: different sizes of flanges(Medela), ni**le shields, Pumpin Pals, SNS, special-needs feeders, hydrogels, pumping kits, and more!

Want to be prepared for what to expect after delivery? The Milky Mermaid offers individualized and group education classes which include: going back to work, prenatal breastfeeding basics, when/why/how of pumping, and perceptions versus expectations. A perfect pre or postnatal gift to yourself or others!