Peer Breastfeeding Support - Madison County Fredericktown MO

10/31/2026

10/22/2026

The invisible load of motherhood: Breastfeeding edition.

Sometimes, the load is too hard to bear alone. We are here to help 🫶

Please reach out for support before it gets too tough.

📸

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

🤱 Let's clear up one of the most common breastfeeding misconceptions!

MYTH: Women with smaller breasts cannot produce as much milk as women with larger breasts.

FACT: Breast size does not determine how much milk you can produce!

Breast size is largely influenced by fatty tissue, while milk production depends on milk-making glandular tissue, hormones, and how effectively and frequently milk is removed.

Here's what you should know:

💗 Small breasts can produce enough milk to meet a baby's needs.

💗 Larger breasts don't automatically mean a higher milk supply.

💗 Breast storage capacity varies, so some babies may need to feed more frequently than others.

💗 Consistent, effective milk removal helps maintain milk production.

Remember, your breast size doesn't define your breastfeeding ability. If you're worried about your supply, your baby's weight gain and diaper output are more useful indicators than breast size.

💬 Have you ever heard this breastfeeding myth? Share this post to help another parent feel more confident!

10/20/2026

I only pumped this much… does that mean I have low milk supply? 💭

Not necessarily!

The amount you pump can vary depending on many things, including:

🕐 Time of day
🤱 When baby last breastfed
🍼 Pump fit and effectiveness
🌿 Your individual response to the pump
⏰ How long and how often you pump

And remember, a pump and a breastfeeding baby don’t necessarily remove milk in exactly the same way.

One pumping session alone cannot tell you your entire milk supply.

When assessing how breastfeeding is going, your baby’s feeding, diaper output, growth, and overall wellbeing provide important information.

If you’re consistently concerned about supply or pumping, a qualified lactation professional can help assess your individual situation.

📌 Save this for the next time the numbers on the bottle make you doubt yourself. 💛

10/20/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We pause to honor everyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer: those living with it, those who have lost someone they love, and the caregivers and clinicians who walk alongside them.

This month, the American Cancer Society released a survey of about 33,000 U.S. women about the breast cancer risk factors within their influence. For women who have children and are able to breastfeed, breastfeeding was the least-known protective factor: nearly half of the women surveyed did not know it can help lower cancer risk. Because the women surveyed are long-time participants in cancer research, ACS notes that awareness in the general public is likely even lower.

Baby-Friendly USA urges maternity care staff to talk with mothers about how breastfeeding can lower their risk of breast cancer, so every family knows that breastfeeding benefits not just babies, but mothers too.

🔗Read the ACS findings: https://vist.ly/5n249

🔗Visit us online: https://vist.ly/5n24d

10/20/2026

Sweater weather is officially here, and that means one more thing to check before you buckle up: removing the bulky coat before buckling the car seat. A thick coat can compress in a crash, leaving the harness too loose to do its job. Buckle and secure the harness first, then you can add the coat over the top or use it as a blanket instead. This small move can make a big difference in how well the harness can protect your rider.

10/16/2026

Did you know that your breast milk changes to meet your baby's needs? Contact your WIC local agency if you have questions about changes in your milk. Learn more about each phase and why each phase is good for your baby at https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/phases-breast-milk.

10/16/2026

This yummy chicken-vegetable soup will warm you up on a chilly fall night! https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/chicken-vegetable-soup-with-orzo-and-spinach