Black Iris Lactation LLC

I've lived this exhausting life for 3 years now. Nursing throughout the night and all day.

We are exhausted, but we make it work. You are amazing, beautiful, seen, loved, and above all superwoman!

Time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock This mama's restless night of sleep shows a glimpse into all the unseen work moms do. It's no wonder 93% of mothers report feeling burned out and 89% report getting less than 8 hours of sleep each night. Moms are exhausted—and it's time for change. 🎥: @cherrelllynn Follow me @postnatalmamas for relatable motherhood and postpartum content 🤍 #postpartum #mother #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #mama #mothering

Black Iris Lactation LLC updated their info in the about section.

I'm working on a seemless scheduling system through my website. This will make it easier to submit payments and paperwork!

SN: I still can't believe I've made it this far! It feels good to see my name officially listed as a CLC!

They can smell you and your milk from a mile away 🤣 (they can seriously smell your milk). My recently weaned 17 month old will wake up mid-nap if I enter the room!

"Employers and policymakers are often surprised to learn just how simple lactation accommodations can be. Businesses across the nation are finding that simple curtains, pop-up tents, and other low-cost solutions can make a world of difference for lactating workers."

PUMP for Nursing Mother's Act Protects Women - Future of Personal Health In the U.S., most adults become parents during their lifetime, and many of them return to work within 2-12 weeks following childbirth.

This is the official position of the American Academy of Pediatrics, World Health Organization, and UNICEF. This is not an opinion, it's facts. It has been studied numerous times.

Cereal and oatmeal in a baby's bottle is considered solids. 6 months and ALL signs of readiness dassit. We practice evidence based lactation around here.

Myth: Formula fed babies sleep longer at night than breastfed babies.

Let's talk about a popular myth I hear parents are being told all the time: Formula fed babies sleep longer at night than breastfed babies.

Is this true? Let's look at the research:

Let's start by realizing that it is perfectly normal for babies to wake frequently at night, and in fact is essential in younger babies for caloric intake and for protection against SIDS.

In fact, research shows us that 79% of 6-12 months olds still woke up up at night, with 61% still needed at least one feeding at night.

Research also tells us that babies who consumed more food during the day continued to wake up as frequently as those who do not - which tells us that "filling baby up" during the day in an attempt to get them to sleep longer doesn't really work.

This is because babies don't just wake up at night just because they are hungry, they wake up for various reasons.

When looking at the research, studies show parents who breastfeed do get more sleep than formula feeding parents, with an average of 30 minutes more sleep.

So while some parents read online, or are told by well meaning friends and family, that feeding their baby formula will help their baby sleep longer, this is not necessarily the case.

Need sleep support? Link in bio.

"Her team also investigated the transfer of coronavirus-specific antibodies into breast milk in 50 women after vaccination with either the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson (J&J) jabs. All women injected with the Moderna vaccine, and 87% of those who received the Pfizer vaccine had coronavirus-specific IgG antibodies in their milk, while 71% and 51% respectively had virus-specific IgA antibodies. For the J&J vaccine, only 38% of women had IgG antibodies and 23% had IgA antibodies against coronavirus in their milk."

Antibodies in breast milk remain for 10 months after Covid infection – study Researchers believe such antibodies could be used to treat people with severe coronavirus

Nearly 9 million women are left out of the federal Break Time for Nursing Mothers law. This week, Congress has a chance to close that gap by voting YES for the . We need YOUR help to secure a strong, bipartisan vote.

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So I'm going to continue to be open and raw with you all every step of this journey. I want to show how hard this is, but that it's possible!

I wanted to add that I am the only Black lactation professional in the hospital setting that I KNOW OF. If any of you know of any Black lactation professionals in this area, please send them my way!! I would love to make a connection!!

About My Love For Lactation

When I was pregnant with my first son, I had everything planned out. I was going to have an unmedicated birth, formula feed (surprise!), ect.

The more research I did the more I realized how beneficial breastfeeding/chestfeeding was. Not only for my son, but also for me. As a black woman nearing 30, I became hyperaware of my health. I figured if nursing my son was beneficial for both of us then I was going to stick it out. It was hard in the beginning due to my son having a tongue and lip tie. I scheduled a few consults with lactation professionals, and that’s when it hit me. None of them looked like me.

When I noticed how little BIPOC lactation professionals were available in my area, it became more than just about my health. I needed to be the person that walked into the room and put Black and Brown parent’s minds at ease. Therefore, I began my CLC journey shortly after my 2nd son was born. As I studied and nursed him, I saw just how much of a difference I could make one baby at a time!

So here I am!

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