Gwinnett Breastfeeding, LLC

10/01/2026

🚨 STOP SCROLLING AND CHECK YOUR PUMP TUBING.🚨

If you’re pumping, go look at your tubing RIGHT NOW 👀

See condensation inside?

That little bit of moisture might not seem like a big deal… but moisture left sitting inside your tubing can create an environment for mold to grow. And you absolutely do NOT want that getting anywhere near your baby’s milk.

And listen I KNOW. 😩

There are already a million rules when you’re pumping.

Clean the pump parts.
Store the milk.
Wash everything.
Dry everything.
Pump again.
Feed the baby.
Go to work.
Come home.
Do it all over again.

Sometimes the last thing you want to hear is, “Oh, and by the way, you need to check your tubing too.” 😂

But this one is worth paying attention to.

If you notice condensation in your tubing, don’t just put it away wet.

👉🏽 Disconnect it and allow it to dry completely.
👉🏽 You can gently spin/swing the tubing to help move the moisture out.
👉🏽 Hang it somewhere where air can circulate so it can dry thoroughly.
👉🏽 And if the tubing is moldy replace it

Honestly? Having an extra set of tubing on hand can make life SO much easier. Because pumping already asks a lot of you. We don't need to make it more overwhelming but we do need to know which little details actually matter.

💬 Go check your tubing. Then come back and tell me… did you have condensation in there?

09/28/2026

When I moved into my neighborhood, I was the young one on the block. My oldest son wasn’t even a year old. I remember one of my neighbors saying to me, “Hold on…they grow so fast.”
At the time, I smiled because, honestly, I couldn’t imagine it. I had a baby. I was in the thick of motherhood. I was just trying to make it through the day. 😂

But now, I’m looking around and realizing she was right. I have a college kid now. And what’s really getting me lately is that I can actually see the transition happening all around me.

We still have kids in the neighborhood. There are still young families, little ones running around, parents in that season of life where somebody always needs something.But now I also see the parents who were young when we moved here becoming empty nesters. I see the families who have gone from car seats and school buses to college drop-offs and kids moving out.
And then there are the newlyweds moving in…starting their own little chapter.

But there’s something bittersweet about watching it all happen. Every now and then, I hear those words in my head: “Hold on. They grow so fast.” She was right. They really, really do.

09/03/2026

Are you wondering if a virtual lactation consultation can meet yoir needs? Here I discuss how Gwinnett Breastfeeding can support you during a virtual lactation consultation

09/01/2026

As Black Breastfeeding Week comes to a close, we also wrap up the celebration of Breastfeeding Month a month that is incredibly near and dear to my heart. I’m a lactation consultant. I’m also a mother who breastfed five children, and each of my children came into the world through different birth experiences and had different breastfeeding experiences.

So when I talk about breastfeeding, I’m not just talking from a textbook. I’m talking from experience, from history, and from a deep understanding of how much our stories matter.
I know that our history of discrimination, segregation, and systemic barriers has impacted breastfeeding in America. I know that history matters.

But I also know this:
Black women are not a monolith.
We are a beautifully diverse population.
Some of us are immigrants who are first-generation Americans. Some of us are second-generation. Some of us grew up surrounded by women who breastfed, with mothers and grandmothers who are cheering us on because they understand what it means.
And some of us have to go back generations before we can find someone who breastfed.
For many Black families, breastfeeding has been complicated by a history that made it difficult, unsafe, or simply unfamiliar.

And yet WE RISE

We want to do it. We are reclaiming something that is ours. To feed your baby from your body is natural. It is normal. And it deserves to be honored. But honoring breastfeeding does NOT mean expecting Black women to do it alone or in silence.

We deserve support. And for Black women, that support needs to come early.
We need to learn our bodies.
We need to understand what breastfeeding really means.

We need to learn how to nourish our babies and protect our milk supply.
We need to talk about returning to work.
We deserve to talk about what happens when our families don't understand or support our breastfeeding choices.
We deserve to talk about the emotional side of breastfeeding, not just the mechanics.
And sometimes, we simply need another sister to say: “You can do this. I see you. I’ve got you.”

Because breastfeeding can be done and it can be richly, beautifully, and confidently done when you have the support of someone who understands your experience, knows how to help, has been trained to support you, and is genuinely invested in seeing you WIN.

So as we close out Black Breastfeeding Week and Breastfeeding Month, I want to remind you:
You get to choose the future you want for your breastfeeding journey.
And one of the best ways to start is by choosing support early before your baby arrives.
Don't wait until you're overwhelmed.
Don't wait until you're in pain.
Don't wait until you're questioning whether your body can do it.
Start learning. Start preparing. Start building your support system.
Start your breastfeeding journey with someone who is ready to walk beside you.
I absolutely love you.
I absolutely care about you.
And I want to see you win.
Come to Gwinnett Breastfeeding and let’s start your journey together.

08/27/2026

I’m STILL on a high from our meetup Saturday!
When I tell you EVERYTHING was trying to keep me from being there… My months old van decided it wanted to start acting up. By the time I dropped it off at the dealership, they couldn’t get me where I needed to go for our meetup.
So what did I do? I called an Uber. 😂
Because I WAS NOT going to be stopped! And honestly, that’s the whole point.

Sometimes you truly have to get out of the house. Get out of your bed. Push past the “I’m tired,” “I don’t feel like getting dressed,” “The baby is with me,” or “Maybe I’ll just stay home.”
Girl, GET UP & GET OUT 😂

Go somewhere. See your friends. Have a conversation that has absolutely nothing and EVERYTHING to do with life. We need to laugh, talk & clear our minds. Remember that you are a whole person outside of being somebody’s mama. And if the baby has to come? GRAB THE BABY AND COME! 😂 Grab your purse. Put on the dress. Throw on some earrings or not. Do whatever you need to do, but staying in the house is not an option!

There is something powerful about being in a room with other women, talking, laughing, sharing, and realizing, “Okay… I’m not the only one!” I’m so happy I created the CenteringMe group, and even happier for the beautiful women who showed up and make it what it is. We’ll be meeting monthly at the end of each month, because motherhood was never meant to be lived in isolation.

So, if you’re a Gwinnett breastfeeding mom, come on out and join us. Bring the baby, or leave them at home. Bring your purse & bring your tired self. 😀 Just COME.
You might leave feeling a little more like you again.

Also, you will be seeing me Walk With A Doc

08/26/2026

Ever wonder what your lactation consultant is doing after a day in the office

08/17/2026

I had the chance to speak with Aisha Howard 11Alive about navigating breastfeeding. It was exciting to share my knowledge. I hope that this encourage everyone who is trying to breastfeed, pump & bottle feed their baby. Breastfeeding help is accessible through some insurance and self pay. Like anything else it's best to get help right away, but equally important its better to have the best support by your side. You can find support and knowledge Gwinnett Breastfeeding, LLC

Thank you Dr. Barbara Joy Jones-Parks for sharing my name for this story.

A lactation consultant spoke to 11Alive about support for new mothers in breast-feeding.

08/17/2026

Not Every Thought Needs to Become Advice**

Is there anything worse than unsolicited advice? 😂

People just running up in your business, offering advice nobody asked for, making assumptions, and being nosy under the disguise of “helping.”

Don’t you just hate that? Ugh.

Honestly, this is one of the many reasons I love the work I do in breastfeeding.

I don’t walk into someone’s feeding journey looking for ways to insert my opinion. I want to see what YOU are doing.

I want to know what has worked for you.
I want to understand your family.
I want to know your cultural practices and beliefs around feeding and caring for your baby.
I want to understand your goals.

And then I want to partner with you to help you make informed choices.

Yes, I am trained and educated as a Lactation Consultant. I have knowledge, experience, and evidence to bring to the table.

But I also know that no two people are the same.

Give two parents the exact same circumstances, the exact same information, and the exact same options—and they may still make completely different decisions.

And that's okay.

My job isn't to make the decision for you.

My job is to give you the information, help you understand your options, talk through the benefits and risks, and support you in making the decision that makes sense for you and your baby.

This is also why policing people on the internet gets so messy.

Because we see a 30-second video, a photo, a comment, or one tiny piece of someone's story and suddenly we think we know enough to tell them what they should be doing.

We don't.

We don't know their full story.
We don't know their culture.
We don't know their values.
We don't know what they've already tried.
We don't know what their healthcare team has discussed with them.
And frankly, we don't know what we don't know.

Breastfeeding is overwhelming enough for new parents.

They don't need everyone around them trying to be the breastfeeding police.

Sometimes they need information.

Sometimes they need support.

Sometimes they need someone to listen.

And sometimes…they just need you to mind your business.😂

Because not every conversation is an invitation to give advice.

And not every difference in parenting or feeding means someone is doing it wrong.

08/05/2026

✨ Pumps are amazing tools... but they're not just "plug it in and go."

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that once you receive your breast pump, you're all set. The truth is that learning to use your pump correctly can make a huge difference in your comfort, your milk removal, and your overall pumping experience.

In this video, I'm helping a mom learn how to get the most from both of her pumps. We talked about fl**ge sizing, settings, and how to make each pump work for *her* body—not someone else's.

Here are a few things every pumping parent should know:

🤍 Fl**ge sizing is *not* one-size-fits-all.
🤍 The settings that worked for someone else on social media may not work for you.
🤍 A wearable (hands-free) pump and a traditional plug-in pump often fit and perform differently, so you may need different fl**ge sizes or settings for each.
🤍 Your breast and ni**le tissue changes over time. What fit during the first few weeks postpartum may not be the best fit a few months later.
🤍 If you've experienced ni**le damage, bruising, or pain from latching or pumping, your fl**ge size may need to be reassessed once your tissue has healed.

Pumping should not be painful, and you shouldn't have to guess your way through it.

A pumping consultation with a lactation consultant can help you:
• Find the correct fl**ge size.
• Learn how to use your specific pump effectively.
• Customize your pump settings to your body's response.
• Improve milk removal while making pumping more comfortable.

Your pump is a tool but knowing how to use that tool is what makes all the difference.

If you're pumping, recently bought a new pump, switched from a plug-in to a wearable, or it's been a while since you've been fitted, let's make sure your pump is working *for* you—not against you.

08/03/2026

It's world breastfeeding week !! I breastfeed all my babies and I love helping so many women women reach their breastfeeding goals.