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27/08/2025

23/08/2025

Need a little science today? Check this out. "...findings "support the view that exclusive breastfeeding during early infancy may help protect against CPP in both sexes, mediated in part through reduced prepubertal adiposity." In this cohort study of 322,731 children in South Korea those who were exclusively breastfed had a lower risk of central precocious puberty than those who were formula- or mixed-fed. https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/117045?xid=nl_mpt_morningbreak2025-08-19&mh=60f7b1961a3c622960418ed6803b5040&zdee=gAAAAABm4vBQkhqXC0mJdkyl5SrWqk4Clr5Tf04pBnCl9irdKZTksDCzFkTrQ-NqRnHdT0fc_wd2xR5fKSzM_feuU3OMwh-QDkG7YsdMmKKKjZPbAQRKfDk%3D&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MorningBreak_081925&utm_term=NL_Gen_Int_Daily_News_Update_active&fbclid=IwY2xjawMWDvlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvANg_i5t36fmQHJ9X-I64MDSHa66gsx5jeagwzPUa2RJlLFjureacbSDj3A_aem_EpUG3d0AREMXzPPAafojZQ

23/08/2025

✨ “Breastfeeding brings proximity and immediacy between our bodies and our souls.”
— LLL Today, La Leche League International.

Starting the week with love, presence, and connection.

👇 Link to the full article is in the first comment.

23/08/2025

All babies lose some weight in the first 24 hours. If you received IV fluids during labour, your baby may lose even more, not because of feeding, but because the fluids make the birth weight look higher than it really is.

That’s why the 24-hour weight is the most accurate starting point for tracking growth.

Researchers in Canada found that using the 24-hour weight instead of the birth weight helped more babies stay exclusively breastfed in their first few days of life.

Growing well = getting enough milk. ❤️

23/08/2025

Thank you to this mama for sharing her story. 💙

"My story starts before I was even born. My grandmother worked for Jefferson OBGYN as a nurse. That is when I met Dr. Arnold, and he watched me grow up. Almost 15 years ago, he delivered my 1st born son and was the VERY best with me as I was young, scared of delivery, and didn't know what to expect. Throughout the years, having another child was tossed in the air multiple times, and FINALLY we decided to go for it. So, we got pregnant in 2024, and boy, was Dr. Arnold so happy for us. He was so attentive and just wonderful. On January 28, 2025, we welcomed our second-born son. Watching our 14-year-old and our newborn is such a gift, and no words can describe the feeling. Thank you, Dr. Arnold, for keeping me and my boys safe and for such a wonderful experience."

Photo credit: Ashley Suzanne Kondor

23/08/2025

A Practical Reminder for Breast Self-Exam, Right in the Shower

Looking for subtle, effective reminders for self-exam? The Mini-Breast Shower Card, Circular, Pink is crafted to hang right in the shower—a spot patients won’t miss. Each card teaches the circular BSE method and includes a mini-breast model with a hidden lump, illustrating the importance of being thorough and consistent.

Perfect for postpartum visits, prenatal programs, or breastfeeding support groups. Designed to serve communities through repeat sessions and routine distribution.

🔗 Learn more here:
https://www.childbirthgraphics.com/23036-Mini-Breast-Shower-Card-Circular-Pink?quantity=25&custcol_item_source=www.childbirthgraphics.com

23/08/2025

Lots of moms have low supply, and there are many factors that can contribute to causing this.

If you’re already getting milk out 8x a day, adding in a milk-boosting supplement to your own diet might be a next step to consider.

Join us Friday 8/22 for a Milk Meet Up all about low supply and you could go home with this generous prize pack from which includes proven ingredients to increase milk production.

Thank you to our generous sponsors as we celebrate World Breastfeeding Month!

19/08/2025

http://www.brightbirthing.com/blog-2/2018/6/13/postpartum-support

This post was originally published in 2018, when Gwen and Sara trained to add postpartum support to the BB repertoir. Sara Zia still offers postpartum overnight support, which can be a lifesaver for new families!

In the weeks after my baby was born, I was floored by just how debilitated I felt physically, but also by how beautifully supported my family was by the community around us. Lucky for us I had been working in the birth world for six years already at that point and among our friends there are lots of

13/08/2025

Potluck is today!! We hope to see you here!
Along with our great monthly offerings full of education and support, we are excited to be co-hosting a world breastfeeding month event with Tikara from here at the birth center!! Keep an eye out for a post with all the details!

13/08/2025

Lactation Consultant Allyson Michaels, MSN, RN, IBCLC

13/08/2025

This gathering is not to be missed! At Amy's downtown studio, we'll celebrate the journey of feeding your baby, share experiences, and offer mini portraits with . Limited slots available, so come ask questions and join the celebration!

8-19-25
11am

Visit the linktree in the bio to RSVP, ***additional RSVP required for mini portraits***

19/04/2025

📣 NEW RELEASE: Making every mother count: Why we focus on Black maternal health

Black mothers in the United States are 3.5X more likely to die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth than their white counterparts.

Our new issue brief examines racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, explains what Every Mother Counts is doing to address this crisis, and describes how you can help.

🔗 Read the brief now: https://bit.ly/3Et6vbT