Nurtured Guidance

02/19/2026

I've added a new tool to my doula bag to help ease labor pain: TENS.

Would you want to try this during labor?

02/14/2026

I recently completed a training for providing another drug-free form of pain relief during labor. Stay tuned to find out more!

02/11/2026

📣 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥!
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 — 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
(161 E. Lincoln Avenue) in W**d

This special event is for pregnant and postpartum Moms to celebrate this amazing new chapter as a parent. Join us for a delicious brunch, fun activities, learning, and resources! Special Guest Speakers will present valuable information for new parents to help you feel confident and prepared. Reserve your spot at https://tinyurl.com/Pre-Registration-Events or by calling 530.918.7222.

01/30/2026

This is some solid advice on nutrition and a great way to think about how to add this to your diet. Worth a listen!

01/21/2026

“Medicines used for anaesthesia and pain relief pass into breastmilk in very tiny amounts. For almost all these medicines, there is no evidence of harm to breastfed babies. Parents do not need to throw away their breastmilk after an operation. The new advice is ‘sleep and keep’, meaning to continue breastfeeding after surgery as soon as the patient feels ready.”

Download and save these 2026 guidelines for the use of anesthesia in breastfeeding mothers. The amazing support these guidelines reflect for lactation signals we’ve definitely come a long way.
https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anae.70128

12/30/2025

Breast milk is the safest and healthiest choice for babies during the first 6 months 🤱🏿👶🏿. It provides all the essential nutrients and boosts immunity.

12/22/2025

A really great recipe for supporting milk supply! Better than any cookies out there.

Looking for a treat to help support your milk supply? Look no further.

PS No actual cookies were baked in the making of this recipe.

[Image Description] Holiday "lactation" cookie recipe. See comments for continued description.

12/19/2025

12/06/2025

The BABES Enhancement Act has been signed into law! The new law directs the TSA to adopt enforceable guidance — and conduct audits — for the safe, hygienic handling of breastmilk, formula, and baby food during air travel. This is an important step toward making airports more family-friendly and supporting infant feeding on the go. Read more here: http://bit.ly/3KcAxnj

12/04/2025

This is a great list of safe medications as well as ones to avoid / be cautious about if you are breastfeeding.

I’ve met mothers who were concerned about their milk supply dropping, to find out they took Pseudoephedrine (decongestant). Don’t leave things up to chance, check out this list and as always, check with your doctor.

Info straight from experts for breastfeeding-safe options to treat a cold: cough, congestion, fever, allergies...and more. Plus, a chart of combo products!

12/04/2025

This is sad news that Ashland Asante will be losing their birth center. This means even fewer options for birthing people in my area.

Asante Ashland Community Hospital’s birthing center and inpatient surgery will close by spring 2026, leaving only the emergency room open, according to plans shared with staff Wednesday, Dec. 3, by Asante, the Medford-based health care provider serving Southern Oregon and Northern California.

12/02/2025

✨ New Journal Publication! ✨

Huge news for breastfeeding mothers with ADHD — our study on atomoxetine is published!

Our study shows that only very small amounts of atomoxetine enter breast milk. Most mothers had an RID under 0.2%, and even the highest level found was only 0.65%, suggesting very low risk while breastfeeding.

Because of this new evidence, we are updating atomoxetine’s lactation safety rating from L4 to L2, reflecting a much safer profile than previously thought.

A few reports of infant fussiness have been noted, so monitoring is still important. Any concerns should be reported to systems like FAERS to help strengthen safety data.

This research provides encouraging evidence that atomoxetine may be a safe, viable ADHD treatment for breastfeeding mothers.

https://journals.lww.com/psychopharmacology/fulltext/9900/atomoxetine_as_a_viable_adhd_treatment_in.482.aspx #:~:text=Conclusions:,of%20ADHD%20in%20lactating%20women.