Jennifer Rothrock IBCLC

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Have you ever questioned if your milk is ok for baby to have – maybe you've been sick, or had too much coffee, etc?

Pump, label and store... until you can find out more!

Mark your calendar 📅!!

I'm not sure about you, but coffee is like a hug in a mug. Tea too! ☕ So let's spill the milk on breastfeeding and caffeine...

Caffeine while breastfeeding is usually safe without any effects on your infant, as long as it is in moderation.

The recommendation is under 300mg per day which is about 2-2.5 cups of coffee.

What is your favorite coffee or tea?

Oh happy day! Here it's the first day of school for my kiddos for the 24-25 school year. 📚😀 Each year their school has a new theme to kick off the year, this year it is Sprinkle Kindness like Confetti. 🎉

So here's a little confetti your way!

National Breastfeeding Month celebrates Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (IMMW) in early August honoring traditional first food practices and the vital role they play in Indigenous health.

This annual week of recognition highlights the cultural relevance and historical significance of these protective practices within Indigenous communities.

Originally known as Native Breastfeeding Week, this observance aims to showcase the diversity of
Native breastfeeding and lactation experiences. It also acknowledges the unique challenges faced by
Native and Indigenous milk medicine carriers and their families.

Furthermore, the week honors and
supports the Milk Medicine journeys of individuals and communities across Turtle Island (the name for North America) and beyond.

Welcome!! I'm so happy to see you here!
Hannah Zombek
Ariel Coats

As we continue with I want to share a few breastfeeding tips!

🤱 Stay hydrated and nourished! Focus on protein-rich, nutritious meals and snacks, and don’t skip meals! But in all honesty - your milk is perfect even if your diet isn't.

🤱 Take care of your b***s. Practice good breast hygiene, wear comfortable, supportive bras, and swap nursing pads often.

🤱 And you’re not in this alone, seek support, whether you think its needed or not. Ask for help from an IBCLC if you encounter challenges, or even to prepare for what may be coming up, like returning to work. Support isnt limited to an IBCLC either, build your community with friends, family, and other healthcare partitioners (chiropractors, CST, OT, ST, etc.) as needed.

Do you have concerns about staying nourished or general education? Don't hesitate to set up a consult an IBCLC for some additional support!

An Egyptian Olympian has revealed she competed at the 2024 Olympics in Paris while seven months pregnant.

Nada Hafez, competing in her third Olympics, shared the news on Instagram Monday, captioning two photos of herself competing with the words, "7 MONTHS PREGNANT OLYMPIAN!"

Hafez reached the 16th round by defeating American Elizabeth Tartakovsky in women's saber Monday, before falling to Jeon Hayoung of South Korea.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/dxiJ5S

"I felt my baby kick me before I shot this last arrow, and then I shot a 10," Azerbaijan archer Yaylagul Ramazanova shared with Xinhua News. Competing at while six-and-a-half months pregnant, Yaylagul Ramazanova is not fighting alone.

Here's to Women, to Moms, and to More than A Mom.

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As I prepped for my consultation today, I added a few stickers to my clipboard.

As we continue with Let’s celebrate with a few breastfeeding tips!

🤱 Feeding on demand is important! Recognizing your baby’s hunger cues, along with frequent feedings throughout the day and night, can help maintain your milk supply.

🤱 Proper latch will make breastfeeding comfortable and efficient for both you and your baby.

🤱 And there isn’t only one breastfeeding position, the most common is cradle/cross cradle, but experiment with different positions to find the one that works best for both of you.

Do you have concerns about your milk supply, proper latch, or positioning? It’s a good idea to consult an IBCLC for some additional support!

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! This year's theme is Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.

“This year we want to really recognize breastfeeding mums, ensure they are seen and heard, and share relatable human experiences about breastfeeding and the importance of multi-level support.”

Supporting breastfeeding moms can be done in many ways, such as implementing policies and attitudes that value women and breastfeeding, fostering a breastfeeding-friendly healthcare environment, respecting a woman’s autonomy and her right to breastfeed anytime, as well as community support.

Did you know:

- About 44% of infants 0–6 months old are exclusively breastfed.
- Breastmilk can provide half or more of a child’s energy needs between the ages of 6 and 12 months, and one third of energy needs between 12 and 24 months.
- Children and adolescents who were breastfed as babies are less likely to be overweight or obese. Additionally, they perform better on intelligence tests and have higher school attendance.
- Lastly, longer durations of breastfeeding also contribute to the health and well-being of mothers: it reduces the risk of ovarian and breast cancer.

For more facts, check out: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/infant-and-young-child-feeding

WOW!! 🤱

I am grateful to celebrate IBCLC Appreciation Day alongside the remarkable women of Tidewater Lactation Group and Mountain Lactation Services, who I am honored to call my colleagues. Their dedication to lactation education and unwavering support have been instrumental in my training and growth ❤️ 🤱🏼

does not discriminate and are not limited to one gender. Share this infographic to help spread awareness and help end the stigma surrounding MMH.

Need Help?
🔵 In an emergency or crisis situation, call or text 988.
🔵 In a non-emergency situation, call or text the HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔵 Call or text the National Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

TheBlueDotProject is a project of PSI. 💪

🏃🏻🏃🏽🏃🏿   Mother, former Olympian, and member of the Olympics International Committee Allyson Felix combined her athletics career with caring for her daughter. She said '“It was just kind of an eye-opening experience. I took her everywhere that I was competing, and I kind of was surprised at how hard it was and how much you really had to shoulder on your own.”  

🚼 Last year, she initiated plans to establish a nursery for parents at the Paris Olympics. As a result, the Olympics will have a nursery to allow athletes to spend quality time with their young children and provide private space for breastfeeding. 🤱🏻🤱🏽🤱🏿

We applaud the Paris Olympics Committee for providing for the needs of athletes and their children during the Olympic Games.🧡💙💚 

📷 Image description: photo shows Allyson Felix sitting on an athletics track with her young daughter.

You’re doing a hard job, beautifully. 💜

When one feed morphed into the next,
When only my arms would do,
When the wee hours of the morning stretched,
When my trying, which often felt like failing, was genuinely enough.

More than enough, even. I needed to know that is really was as hard as it felt.

So just in case you need to hear it today – you're doing a hard job, beautifully.

PROUD to be a Blue Dot Ambassador! 🔵

Congratulations to the FIRST graduating BlueDot Ambassador Class! The Class of 2023-2024 comprises 30+ Ambassadors who have completed three qualifying activities. Over the next few weeks, we will highlight their work and experiences as BlueDot Ambassadors.

Learn more about BlueDot Ambassadorship and the Class of 2023-2024: https://bit.ly/3Egv6NB
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Dish or cone? That's all we need to know. It’s National Ice Cream Day!

Did you know Ben Franklin, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson enjoyed ice cream?

Did you know group play can help children develop so many skills?!

Skills like - social skills, communication, conflict resolution, empathy, language development, cognitive development, confidence, and physical fitness. Not to mention - the benefits for parents, like stress reduction and socializing!

🌟embrace the power of community for new moms! 💕 Let’s lift each other up, celebrate small victories, and navigate this amazing journey together at our new Mommy and Me Meetup location. 🌹

It's World Emoji Day! 🥳 🌎 📅 Describe your day in emojis👇!

Rachel has some awesome tips about bottle refusal…(it’s her super power) She’s giving away a refusal guide - see her post on how to enter!