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Presleigh Williamson MS CCC-SLP, CLC | 📍Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas
🤱🏻concierge breastfeeding support
🗣️speech-language pathologist
🍼 certified lactation counselor
💬 text 479-259-1411 to schedule

10/07/2026

If you want to decrease the amount of nursing sessions during the day or night, you can replace it with a snack or a cup of milk. That way, baby is still getting something and you are gradually weaning and phasing out nursing sessions. And remember, this is only the case for after baby is a year old. Breastmilk or formula is the main source of nutrition in the first year of life. If we are weaning before baby turns a year old, then we would need to replace the nursing session with a bottle or straw cup of milk to maintain the proper amount of daily milk intake.

09/27/2026

Weaning part 2! When weaning is baby or child led, they will naturally decrease the amount of feeds and time at the breast overtime. This may start at six months when they start taking in solids and continue as they increase their solids intake. After the first year, breastmilk becomes complementary and is no longer the main source of nutrition. However, it is still beneficial and nutritious!

09/22/2026

Weaning part 1! In this series, we will go through different ways to wean, reasons to take it slow if possible, and how to know when you or baby are ready. Follow along if you’d like to learn more about this process🙂

09/20/2026

Phillips avent does a great job at marketing, but their bottle ni**le shapes and flow rates are suboptimal for feeding. The ni**le shape on the anti-colic and natural response promote a shallow latch, which can leave baby “chomping” at the breast (ouch!). The flow rates are often way too slow for babies. We generally want a slow flow ni**le, but these ni**les are so slow that case studies are showing babies are becoming slow weight gainers or falling off their growth curve. Comment LIST and I’ll send you a list of bottles that promote a deep latch🍼

Always a good time! 🤍Another Labor & Latch complete here in Arkansas! ✨Birth and postpartum education is SO important, a...
09/12/2026

Always a good time! 🤍

Another Labor & Latch complete here in Arkansas! ✨

Birth and postpartum education is SO important, and we are passionate about making sure moms + dads feel informed, prepared, and confident as they step into this season.

Fort Smith area moms, keep an eye out! Our next Labor & Latch date will be coming in early 2027. We would love to have you there! 🫶🏼

Did you know I can help with more than breastfeeding? Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding,...
09/10/2026

Did you know I can help with more than breastfeeding? Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, or combo feeding—I can provide support for you in the comfort of your home or virtually🤍

09/09/2026

Arkansas MAMAS! 💕 We have ONE spot left for this weekend’s Labor & Latch Workshop!

📅 September 12th
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

You won’t want to miss this highly rated workshop designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and supported for labor, birth, and feeding! 🤰🏽🍼

✨ ONE SPOT LEFT — grab it before it’s gone!

Sign up in the link in Bio under LABOR & LATCH! We can’t wait to see you there! 💕

09/08/2026

Thank you Boon 🤍🤍

08/27/2026

This hand pump is severely underrated in my opinion. It is the only pump I used with my second baby. I only occasionally pumped, but it worked so well that I grabbed it over my spectra and wearable every time.

1️⃣Use your silicone insert or buy a replacement fl**ge in your size.
2️⃣Use the small lever to perform quick pulls to get your milk to flow/letdown to occur.
3️⃣Then switch to the big lever and perform slow pulls to help draw milk out.

This pump is highly efficient and cost effective. Comment MANUAL and I’ll send you a link! Send this to your mom friend so she can add it to her registry!

08/24/2026

My ✨breastfeeding 101 guide✨ is now available! Head over to my website (link in bio) and click on store to find it or click the link below!

https://www.river-valley-lactation.com/store/p/breastfeeding101guide

✨Maybe you’re expecting and unable to schedule a prenatal consult or attend a labor and latch class. Maybe you had your baby and would like to have some extra support. This guide was made to help you meet your feeding goals by providing all the basics!

✨Your all in one crash course on breastfeeding. This 22 page guide is full of information and video demonstrations to help set you up for success both before and during your breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re a first time mom or a seasoned mom who needs a refresher- this guide has everything you need! Plus, once it’s yours, it’s yours! It covers all the basics:

🤱🏻Milk production

🤱🏻Engorgement

🤱🏻Feeding timing

🤱🏻Cluster feeding

🤱🏻Signs of a good feed

🤱🏻Ensuring a proper latch

🤱🏻Positioning

🤱🏻Nipple confusion

🤱🏻Pumping

🤱🏻Bottle introduction

🤱🏻Boosting supply

🤱🏻Returning to work

🤱🏻Milk storage guidelines

🤱🏻Helpful tips

🤱🏻FAQs

🤱🏻Video demonstrations

🤱🏻How I can help you during your feeding journey

*This product is a digital download. No physical product will be sent upon purchase.

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