Thrive Lactation & Wellness

New Arrival!
Wearable Hands-Free Pumping Cups now available at Thrive for moms on the go!

Are you a mom looking to connect with others on the same journey? 💕
Join us every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM for our supportive postpartum community!
What You'll Find:
* A safe space to share experiences and challenges
* Connection with local moms
* Resources and tips for navigating postpartum life
* Supportive conversations and friendship
* The opportunity to weigh your baby and do a weighted feed.
Let's lift each other up as we embrace this beautiful, sometimes challenging chapter of motherhood!

Infant massage is a great way to bond with your baby, it also comes with loads of added benefits not only for baby but yourself as well!
Let us know if you have any questions about infant massage or would like to schedule an appointment!
Partners are always welcome and encouraged to join these visits!

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL DAY!
We’re thrilled to welcome you and support your postpartum journey! Join us for complimentary bites, beverages, shopping, and more. Connect with fellow mamas and experts to build the supportive community you need for a successful experience.

Arrive early to enter our raffle for a chance to win the ultimate Postpartum Recovery Kit! One lucky mama will take home this amazing prize!

Event Timeline:
11:00 AM – Welcome
11:30 AM - Mingle, Nibble, and Shop
12:00 PM – Car Seat Demo with Wendy Thomas, CPST & Piper Thomas, CPST
12:30 PM – Raffle Announcement!
1:00 PM – Event Ends

Event Hosted By:
Thrive Lactation & Wellness and Elite Postpartum Doulas

Come join us for a special day!

We’re thrilled to welcome you and support your postpartum journey! Join us for complimentary bites, beverages, shopping and more. Connect with fellow mamas and experts to build the supportive community you need for a successful experience.

When: September 28th
Time: 11am- 1pm
Where: Thrive Lactation and Wellness

Register below!
https://mamameetupevent.splashthat.com/

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We know Lactation care is Urgent care, that cannot always wait till Monday! We have Saturday appointments!

Thrive is excited to welcome 5 new babies into our family!
These happy babies are living their best lives because they get massages all the time! That’s right!
Our babies help prenatal parents learn infant massage so they are prepared before their baby arrives.
For parents who come to Thrive to take a Nurturing Touch Infant Massage class after baby has arrived, our babies are available so both parents can practice and learn.
Book a class today!
We offer group and private sessions.
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Meet our growing family!! We need help naming our newest Thrive babies! Drop your favorite baby names below!!

Thank you to all our clients for helping us reach 100 Google reviews! Your feedback means the world to us.

Your review helps us in several important ways-Thank you!
⭐️Improvement: It provides valuable feedback that helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve our services.
⭐️Trust Building: Positive reviews build trust and credibility with potential clients, helping them feel confident in choosing our services.
⭐️Motivation: Your kind words motivate our team and reinforce our commitment to delivering high-quality lactation support and care.
⭐️Visibility: Reviews improve our visibility and searchability online, making it easier for others to find and benefit from our lactation services.
⭐️Community Impact: Your review contributes to a broader understanding of our role in the community, helping us reach and support more families who may need our help.

Welcome, Mandi! Your extensive experience in women's healthcare and your dedication to supporting and educating families are truly admirable. It sounds like you bring a wealth of knowledge and compassion to your work. Plus, your hobbies show a great balance between professional dedication and personal enjoyment. We're excited to have you here at Thrive Lactation & Wellness!

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

Grateful to be sharing this incredible journey with all of our Thrive families!

Breastfeeding may not always be easy… but it is always worth it!

Nurturing Touch:
Infant Massage Class Series, for Parents and Caregivers

Class Overview:

Discover the gentle art of infant massage in our nurturing touch classes, designed to strengthen the bond between you and your baby.
Through guided hands-on practice, you'll learn techniques to comfort, soothe, and promote your baby's health and well-being.

Class Objectives:

Parents and caregivers understand basic infant massage.

Learn techniques to soothe common infant discomforts such as colic and teething pain.

Enhance parent-infant bonding through nurturing touch.

Promote infant relaxation and better sleep patterns.

Class Structure:

Introduction to Infant Massage:
Understanding the benefits and importance of touch in infant development.

Massage Techniques:
Step-by-step guidance on various massage strokes and their effects on different parts of the body.

Hands-On Practice:
Practical sessions where parents can practice on their babies with instructor support.

Addressing Common Issues:
Techniques for relieving gas, colic, and teething discomfort.

Creating a Routine:
Tips on incorporating massage into daily routines and adapting techniques as your baby grows.

Q&A and Support:
Open discussion for sharing experiences, asking questions, and receiving personalized advice.

Class Format:

Format: In-person

Duration: 3 Weekly, 60 minute sessions

Materials Provided: Instructional handouts, massage oil, and access to online resources.

Thrive Lactation & Wellness
317 NW Gilman Blvd, Unit 44
Issaquah, WA, 98027

Class offerings: New classes starting every 3 weeks.
Date: Every Wednesday x 3 weeks.
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: $149

Space is limited. Reserve your seat below!

THRIVING MOMS SUPPORT GROUP

Yes! It's back! We have had a lot of interest in restarting our mom's group, and afternoons to give a bit more time to get out of the house... 😁

Wednesdays 2:00-3:00pm

Our groups are facilitated by a Certified Lactation Counselor.
Connect with other moms to discuss what is going well, what is challenging, pumping, bottle feeding, feeding plans, check your baby’s weight and more.

This is a small group setting with other parents and babies present.
A great opportunity to meet other moms for peer support and connection.

Thriving Moms is the essential, built-in Village that every mom will benefit from.

60 Minutes.
Cost: FREE.
Space is limited, reserve your seat below.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a monthly, complimentary breastfeeding class! Come join us for an informative conversation led by our RN-IBCLCs. Be prepared and feel confident in the first hours, days and weeks after baby arrives.

This introductory class will cover:

The Benefits of Breastfeeding, general breastfeeding education and tips to get the best start on your feeding journey.

Format: In-Person
Thrive Lactation & Wellness
317 NW Gilman Blvd, Unit 44
Issaquah, WA, 98027

Date: 1st Wednesday of each month.
Time: 6:00-6:30pm
Cost: FREE.

Space is limited. Reserve your seat!

We can’t let the week go by without thanking all of our hardworking nurses everywhere! You are truly the glue that holds it all together! We can’t thank you enough! 🌸

Exciting opportunity! We are looking for 5 parent/baby duos to join a complimentary infant massage class! This will be a 3 part class spanning over 3 Saturdays. You will be taught the art of infant massage and the benefits to you and baby that last for years to come! If you are interested or would like more information let us know!

Some benefits to infant massage;
- bonding and attachment
- Better sleep
- Helps gas/colic
- Infant Weight gain
- Improves mental health
- And so much more!
If you are interested, send us a message!

The Golden hour (or two) is the time immediately after birth, where mom and baby lay together skin to skin. During this time your baby’s breathing, heart rate, blood glucose and nervous system regulate with yours. It leads to better breastfeeding and long term bonding and attachment begins!

If you are unable to go skin to skin with your newborn, your partner can do skin to skin with baby until you are able to be reunited!

Remember to do lots of skin to skin with the opportunity to do breast crawl in the first few weeks with baby!

Exciting News!
Thrive Lactation & Wellness will be offering infant massage classes this spring/summer. Join us for a fun Momma Baby class or schedule and individual 1:1 visit! Stay tuned.
Also! New Blog Post Up!
Nurturing Bonds: The Intersection of Breastfeeding & Infant Massage.
Explore how the art of infant massage not only complements but also enhances the breastfeeding and feeding experience for both baby and mother.
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Thank you ! What a gorgeous way to brighten up .lactationconsultants this morning!

🐰 Happy Easter from Thrive Lactation 🐰

New Blog Post ✨✨✨
Why is fed best??
Dive deeper into why fed is best on our blog. This approach is our mantra, emphasizing the importance that every baby is unique and the well being of both the parent and child is paramount!

* Your baby may want to eat as often as every 1 to 3 hours. Frequent feeding helps increase your milk supply and gives your baby practice at sucking and swallowing.
* You may be able to hear your baby sucking and swallowing the breast milk.
* As babies grow, their bellies also grow. Your baby will gradually be able to drink more breast milk at each feeding.
* Over the first few weeks and months, the time between feedings will start to get longer. On average, babies will feed about every 2 to 4 hours. Some babies may feed as often as every hour at times, often called cluster feeding. Or may have a longer sleep interval of 4 to 5 hours.
* How often your baby feeds might change depending on the time of day. Some feeding sessions may be long, and others short. That is okay. Babies will generally take what they need at each feeding and stop eating when they are full. They should seem content and drowsy after feeding when they have had enough milk.

Do you have questions regarding your babies feeding schedule or milk supply?

We have availability this week to answer all your questions!

Here’s to women. To the women breaking down barriers. To the women lifting each other up. To the women paving the way for our future. To the women who never give up. To the women who are our biggest supporters. To the women making a change. You are smart, strong, resilient, beautiful and powerful. You matter. You are loved. Here’s to you.

Happy IBCLC Day!

We are so grateful to work with Nicole and Shannon! Their hard work, dedication and support to our community families is empowering! We can’t thank you enough for all you do!

Fun Fact: IBCLE was founded in 1985; and now there are over 37,000 IBCLC’s in 134 countries supporting families!

Have you thanked your IBCLC today? 💕