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It’s open. Three days to stock up onthe things you run out of . BreastHealth+ and MilkWorks IR+: 20% off any bottle, 25%...
10/16/2026

It’s open. Three days to stock up on
the things you run out of . BreastHealth+ and MilkWorks IR+: 20% off any bottle, 25% off 3,
30% off 10. Cherry and Conical ni**le shields, Clear Comfort fl**ge inserts, pumping
spray, ni**le butter, hydrogels, LactTube: 20% off . Discounts apply in your cart, free US
shipping, ends Sunday 11:59pm Pacific. Link in bio. Groups: Our Fall Restock Sale is live
through Sunday. 20% off BreastHealth+ (the probiotic for clogged ducts and mastitis)
and MilkWorks IR+, 25% off 3 bottles, 30% off 10. Ni**le shields, fl**ge inserts and
pumping spray 20% off . Free shipping. lactationhub.com/collections/fall-restock-sale

10/13/2026

If you have ever been told your anatomy makes you 100% required to use a tool, try again 😅

There are situations that may require a ni**le shield or additional support, however we often find it is just how the education and skill is being presented.

Babies don’t ni**le feed, they BREASTfeed, we just have to help kick in those feeding reflexes to get us where we need to be!

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10/12/2026

That 4 month mark is creeping up and you are considering starting solids with your baby, HARD STOP before you go any farther.

Major health organizations all recommend waiting on solids until your baby is about 6 months old AND showing signs of readiness. Prior to this point your baby’s still at a point of relying on only breastmilk or formula as their main nutrition source.

It is also important to ensure your baby is showing the other signs of readiness prior to introducing solids too in order to keep them safe!

Signs of readiness look like (ALL signs should be met, this is not an either or situation)
- Being 6 months old
- Sit upright with minimal support for a prolonged period of time
- Good head and neck control
- Has interest in food (this often comes prior to 6 months as they are developing and noticing things around them, but interest alone does not = readiness).
- Loss of the tongue thrust reflex
-Can bring objects to their mouth, self feeding is optimal when introducing solids

Your baby possessing some of these signs, but not all of them can put them at risk if solids are introduced too early. We recommend waiting until all signs are reached. If you are finding that the 6 month mark is creeping up close and your baby is not meeting some of these readiness signs or milestones we recommend checking in with your IBCLC so they can assist with next steps!

10/07/2026

Triple feeding is just not the move, here’s options to move away from it instead!

10/01/2026

POV: your 38 weeker catfished everyone into thinking they were a full-term baby and then absolutely could NOT feed to save their life. 🫠

Because here’s the thing nobody talks about enough:

38 weeks isn’t actually full term.

37+0–38+6 = early term
39+0–40+6 = full term

And those two little weeks can matter a whole lot more than they sound like they should.

A 38 weeker can LOOK like a full-term baby. They can be a decent size, avoid the NICU, pass all the things and get handed to you with a casual, “Baby looks great!”

And then you try to feed them.

Suddenly they’re sleepy. They latch but don’t transfer well. They suck a few times and take a lil nap. They struggle to maintain suction. They need constant stimulation to keep going. Feedings take forever. Maybe weight starts getting questionable, supplementation enters the chat, and now milk supply is taking a hit because baby hasn’t been effectively removing milk.

Because feeding is WORK.

They have to maintain tone and positioning, create suction, coordinate suck-swallow-breathe, transfer milk AND have enough stamina to repeat that process for an entire feeding.

Their oral structures and feeding mechanics are still maturing, too. The fat pads within a newborn’s cheeks help provide stability during sucking and support efficient milk removal. Combine a little less maturity with less stamina and significant energy demands and you can have a baby who looks completely ready on the outside but feeds like they missed the last two weeks of orientation.

Because… they kinda did.

So when we talk about inductions or planned early deliveries, especially without a medical indication, feeding deserves to be part of that conversation too. “Term” can make it sound like there is no meaningful difference between delivering at 37–38 weeks and delivering at 39–40 weeks.

There can be.

And when that adorable little 38 week catfish is sleeping through every feed like they have absolutely NO bills to pay…

Remember there is an IBCLC waiting to help and getting education and support prenatally can make a world of difference!

09/30/2026

🙋🏼‍♀️ Drop your best guess for what’s happening 👇🏽👇🏽

We often see problems that arose and “resolved” in the early days of feeding rear their head later in the breastfeeding journey presenting as a completely new issue. We know where it all stemmed from though!

Feeding troubles in an older baby can look like:
-Breast refusal
-Self limiting feeds
-Refusing solids
-Only wanting solids
-Only eating when asleep
-and more!

Your baby learned how to compensate to feed themselves, because they are INTELLIGENT little babes. As feeding changes and new things are introduced it can suddenly be more challenging for them and you feel like you are in the trenches all over again.

It is never too late to reach out to your IBCLC for support.

PS your baby isn’t self weaning 😉😉

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