Bender Lactation Consulting

Do you know a pregnant person or someone with young children? This is a must attend event! Excited to be a vendor at this event next month. Giveaways are always amazing and it’s completely free!

SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENT: I will be accepting new patients starting August 19th. If you would like to book with me, text (540) 305-6479

Check to see if you qualify for insurance covered visits with me:

Request A Lactation Consultation | - The Lactation Network

Bender Lactation Consulting hosted this banner for ArtScape 2024! It is located on the downtown mall in Wi******er. I love this piece so much, as a fellow Artist (on the side!) I very much appreciate Karen Winter’s art.

Mother to not have to worry about her own nutrition (and their families!) while feeding their baby perfectly? I would have eaten this service up as Postpartum!!!

If you’re a tired new parent looking for a solution to the never-ending question, “What’s for dinner?”, Holistic Home Cookin’ might be the answer to your prayers. I offer healthy meals made in your home, on your designated day of service, according to your specific dietary needs. Food allergies/sensitivities and unique diets are welcome!
I help plan your weekly menus, do the shopping, the cooking, and leave your kitchen sparkling along with a set of custom menu instructions. You’ll get five meals ready to heat, made with your desired level of effort in mind. Want to just pop them in the microwave or oven? No problem! Want to be a little more involved in the kitchen? You can. Too exhausted to be a part of the menu planning? All good! Once I get to know your likes, dislikes, and dietary needs, I can do it on my own. Choose all one category or a combo of breakfast, lunches and dinners. Meals can be made larger or batch style so that you will have plenty of servings to last through the week. Customers of Bender Lactation Consulting
will receive 10% off their first month of service!
Visit https://www.holistichomecookin.com/services/weekly-in-home-cooking-how-it-works/ for more info

If you have a mother in your life who could benefit from my expert lactation support, I work with most insurance companies to cover up to six visits for free. Check link below for coverage eligibility/details.

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Request A Lactation Consultation | - The Lactation Network We work with your insurance to set in-person and telehealth appointments with lactation experts to address all your breastfeeding questions.

Another 5 star review y’all. There is nothing that makes me happier than knowing I made a difference in the life of a new mama and baby ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Do you qualify for up to 6 FREE visits with me? Check out this link to see if your insurance works with The Lactation Network

https://go.lactationnetwork.com/BenderLactationConsulting

To the overwhelmed Mamas out there..

Katie has helped me lose about ten pounds over the last few months. But also given me grace to be an imperfect “me” in the process.

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Saluting all the Veterans out there..

Most people know I was in the Navy from 1999-2011. I usually tell people upfront, so they know I’m a bit different. I don’t think like other people. I’m highly empathetic, passionate, still ready to serve. Veterans may come across direct. We may have symptoms of PTSD, sleep deprivation, being a worko’ holic, among other attributes. We are fierce. We are shaped by what was valued in our early work environment, one that required toughness and lacked control. Vets are changed by our experiences, no different than civilians.

It’s hard to be in. It’s hard to to be out, after being in.
But we can, and must, do hard things. It is a cross to bear, forged in fire, and we are better for it. That’s not to say we always “suck it up!”, because mental health sometimes means asking for help.

But I firmly believe it’s better than it used to be, for our predecessors. Especially women. For example, did you know that at many VA facilities, you can get lactation support? It’s true.

Women’s health is better than it used to be at the VA. Evolving, (probably faster than the sad current insurance climate, as it relates to reimbursal of breastfeeding services). Keep going y’all, let’s get better, it’s what is right. Do better when we know better.

We can do it 💪 🇺🇸 🤱

Potty training can become stressful if a deadline is approaching (like entering Pre-K) Pam is a local community leader, empathetic caregiver, and good friend.

💩 Potty training 🚽 can be a breeze with the right guidance from Thrive Under 5 and Ms. Pam! 😎 Follow us for expert tips and share with parents and caregivers who are in the midst of this adventure.

Do you qualify for up to 6 free visits covered by your insurance? See if your insurance works with TLN here.

Request A Lactation Consultation | - The Lactation Network We work with your insurance to set in-person and telehealth appointments with lactation experts to address all your breastfeeding questions.

You are AWEsome 🤩

Don’t give up! Even on the hard days, there is beauty. I am so proud of you 🥰💕

Not everyone can breastfeed, but with early and expert support, we can turn so many clinical scenarios back on track to mother’s goal.

Do you qualify for a insurance-covered visit from me? Check out this link to see if your insurance company works with TLN.

https://go.lactationnetwork.com/BenderLactationConsulting

“Show me the research”
“The benefits are minimal”
“Formula is just as good”
“The research claims are overblown”
“Correlation doesn’t = Causation”
“The evidence is weak”
“The claims are over exaggerated”
“But Emily Oster said…”
“Fed is best”

Mama, at the end of the day you don't need to prove anyone w/ a research study that breastfeeding is better.

Just like you don't need a research study to prove that an apple is better for you than a bag of chips.

It’s common sense that providing your baby with milk directly from your breast is best! And you deserve the biggest medal in the world for nourishing your baby w/ your body!

I’m proud of you mama,
For giving your baby the best start in life🤍

It’s one of the most misunderstood and underestimated foods the world!!!

Breastfeeding is one of the most important things you can do to give your baby the very best start in life.

💛 I get it. Breastfeeding can be really hard… both mentally and physically. But look at you go! You’re doing a great job!

💛Despite their efforts, formula companies simply cannot duplicate the amazing benefits of breastmilk. Breastmilk is a living fluid that adapts to your baby’s changing circumstances.
➖Antibodies to protect against illnesses
➖Hormones that promote bonding and regulate appetite
➖Stem cells that may support organ development and repair
➖White blood cells that fight infection
➖Beneficial bacteria that protect your baby’s digestive system
➖Prebiotics called oligosaccharides that support a healthy gut
➖Long-chain fatty acids to help develop your baby’s brain, nervous system and eyes
➖Enzymes to support baby’s digestive and immune systems
➖Nucleotides and hormones that help develop healthy sleep-wake patterns

💛 It is the clinical gold standard for infant feeding and nutrition, with breast milk uniquely tailored to meet the health needs of a growing baby. -CDC

💛 Not only does breastfeeding boost your baby’s physical and mental development, it also protects your own health by reducing your risk of postpartum depression, lowering your risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as other diseases.

Moms often wonder if all the struggle is worth it, and it’s important to know that by breastfeeding you are giving your baby the very best… YOU!
Tag a breastie down below 👇🏼🤱🏼👩🏽‍🍼

Donor Milk!! It’s a thing y’all. ❤️

Brain development and breastfeeding! Isn’t it all so fascinating?

Researchers Identify Sugar Molecule in Breast Milk That Boosts Infant Brain Development Yale scientists have identified a component of breast milk that promotes how neurons form connections in infants’ brains. The study emphasizes the powerful role

Check out the IBCLC-approved BF promotion at Baltimore Washington Airport!!

Exciting news for Bender Lactation Consulting, and breastfeeding in the Wi******er, VA area and beyond! Bender Lactation Consulting will be working with many insurance companies to deliver up to 6 visits covered by insurance. Travel fees apply if a home visit is preferred.

Check if you are eligible for insurance coverage of my 5 star google rated lactation support ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Request A Lactation Consultation | - The Lactation Network We work with your insurance to set in-person and telehealth appointments with lactation experts to address all your breastfeeding questions.

Save the date! Excited to collaborate with local birth to five (and beyond!) resources to deliver my personal goal of optimal care in feeding babies!

Spread the word, this is a first for Wi******er, VA!

Bender Lactation Consulting Painful Nursing/Latch issues, Milk supply, Pumping, Failure to thrive/complications

Hello Wi******er Mothers!!
Only 4 spots left for this free local workshop. Share if you know this would help a friend ❤️

Happy Mother’s Day 😃❤️🌸

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All things SLEEP. Also dives into Breastfeeding and Pacifiers

How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe: AAP Policy Explained No one knows exactly what causes SIDS, so there's no guaranteed way to prevent it. However, creating a safe sleep environment can help reduce your baby's risk of SIDS. On the other hand, we do know what causes accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. This means parents can help prevent the.....

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Paci pros and cons.

I remember when I was a baby IBCLC at the hospital in 2013, I got in hot water with the NICU when I sent an educational email dissuading routine use of the pacifier in Mother Baby couplets.

Your baby, if in the NICU, will get a pacifier, and that is for pain control, among other benefits.
With suck training and expert BF support, we can return peristaltic motion of the tongue. Meanwhile— focus on establishing the milk supply in all the ways. And don’t spend too much time thinking about the pacifier. When staff lets you latch the baby, do this and skin to skin, as much as possible.

If you are a uncomplicated Mother Baby duo, try to wait until your ni**le tenderness is gone (or you are confident in the latch) and weight gains are good, before the pacifier is used, if you choose to use one at all.

Blessings
Emily

I ALWAYS want fathers at the consultation (if available). My top reasons why:

1. It’s their baby too, and their support means BF is more likely to succeed. This is backed by solid research
2. A second set of ears. Listening is hard when you are tired. I also talk quickly
3. When you are not the one feeding and latching the baby, the visual is much better on positioning. Therefore the positioning (and latch!) can be reproduced easier when Dads can see where the baby needs to be.

Blessings
IBCLC Emily

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