Sweet Pea Lactation Consulting - Breastfeeding Support Annapolis Valley

11/23/2025

Struggling with a pinchy, painful or uncomfortable latch?😩 Wondering how to get your little one to latch more deeply? A wide open mouth is a great start! Check out the tips below to help you make the most of each latch with your little one. Need a few more tips? We're here to help! Join us for our next Latch & Learn session - you'll find answers to your questions about latching, milk supply and more! Visit the link in our bio for more information about our FREE online Latch & Learn workshops, or to connect with FREE In Person support.📲🥰

🫄Pregnant and planning ahead? Check out our FREE Prenatal Lactation workshop "Me Breastfeed". It will give you the tips, tools and information you need BEFORE your baby arrives. Visit the link in our bio to register!

11/23/2025

With love 🫂🫶🏼
So many families have been told “feed every 3 hours”, or get comments like “your baby is feeding AGAIN?!” 🫠🫩
Your baby is not aware clocks or feeding expectations. Their little systems are hard wired to want to be close to you, and breastfeeding meets a lot of their needs.
They may cue to breastfeed because:

1. They are hungry or thirsty
2. You are in a different environment
3. They need help regulating their nervous system
4. They are working on a 💩
5. It’s been 3 hours
6. It’s been 3 minutes
7. All of the above? 😅
If your baby is meeting their milestones, growing consistently, having the expected wet and dirty diapers, you are doing a wonderful job. Every parent & baby pair is unique 💛

Your baby has not read the schedule, does not care about the schedule, and is definitely not here to impress the clock. Your baby is here to eat when hungry and stop when done, even if the timing looks chaotic.

Feed the baby, not the minutes on your phone. The real signs things are going well are simple. You hear swallowing, diapers keep happening, and baby is gaining weight.

Every baby has their own rhythm. Follow theirs. And if you ever wonder whether your baby is getting enough, we’re always here to help.

Read more: https://www.lllc.ca/how-know-your-baby-getting-enough-milk

11/23/2025

Check out my latest blog post! 📝👩🏻‍💻
This guide includes how to check your insurance coverage, and free downloadable templates to write to your employer and/or insurance provider advocating for Lactation Consultant Coverage 🤩

Wondering if your insurance covers lactation support? Learn what MSI includes, how to check your benefits, and download free advocacy letters to request coverage.

11/22/2025

Exciting announcement!! 🤩 Sweet Pea has teamed up with to offer you evidence-based & expert guidance on starting solids with your baby 👶🏼🫐🥑🫘🍓🍗🥕
🌟 Wondering what to serve first, how to do it safely, or how to get your baby to actually eat?
📲 The My Little Eater App & courses help you and your baby start solids like a pro!
Use code TAMARA20 to save 20% off your entire purchase 💛

10/31/2025

🧙‍♀️ 😴🫩

Does your sweet baby turn into a fussy little night creature when the sun goes down? You might be in the witching hours!

This tricky time often hits between 5 PM and midnight. Everyone’s tired and patience can run low. Younger babies might cluster feed or refuse the breast, while older ones fight sleep with everything they’ve got.

Here are a few ideas that can help:
~ Try white noise or calm music in a dark, quiet room.
~ Go skin-to-skin, it helps even older babies reset.
~ Step outside for fresh air and a change of scenery.
~ Wear your baby while making dinner or tending to others.
~ A warm bath together can calm you both.
~ Gentle massage can help your baby relax and reconnect.

And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a few deep breaths, place your baby somewhere safe, and reach out for support.

Read more: https://www.lllc.ca/witching-hours

Your local LLLC support is here to help: www.lllc.ca/get-help

09/30/2025

Approaching this with kindness 🩷
You may not always be able to respond immediately to your baby, and babies will cry for many reasons. But, if you respond as often as you can and provide that reassurance and comfort, you are building your baby’s brain resilience and fuelling their brain health 🧠 💪🏻
Sometimes when folks make the comments like “she needs to learn to self-soothe” or “you will spoil him always picking him up like that”, they are sharing what they have been taught or told.
It can be hard to push against or disagree with what someone else is saying, especially if you are close with that person. I find having a few phrases prepared may make this a 1. Less awkward encounter and 2. A teachable moment for them.
You are the best parent for your baby 🥰

Something like:
1️⃣ “I recently learned that babies actually don’t have the brain parts to self-soothe, it takes up to 3 years! Helping them soothe teaches them how to do it on their own as they grow”
2️⃣ “It helps me and her feel better if I help her soothe, hearing her cry makes me feel a little stressed so I can only imagine what it must feel like for her”
3️⃣ “I actually find he has a certain cry when he is hungry, or needs a diaper change, or when he is a little fussy, this cry is telling me that he needs help calming down”

Nurturing your baby grows their brain and their ability to know safety, security, and how to soothe when their brain reaches that developmental stage 👶🏻🧠

09/24/2025

Are you expecting a baby and want to learn about your feeding options? Check out this free workshop at the Kings County Family Resource Centre 🤗

09/18/2025

Are you a new or expecting father or male identifying caregiver who could benefit from learning skills and confidence in your fathering journey?

Join us for our educational, supportive New and Expectant Dad's program.

Topics Include:
💤 Newborn sleep education
🚗 Car seat safety
💙 Postpartum support
🍼 Nutrition - including breastfeeding, formula feeding, introducing solids
👶🏾 Child Development

Who: New or Expecting Dads and Male Identifying Caregivers
Where: Family Service Office, Suite 103, 491 Main Street, Kentville, NS
When: Tuesday, October 14th & 21st, 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm

Dinner provided!

Please register using the link below.
https://www.familyservicens.ca/program-registration-form/

09/15/2025

DIGBY!

The Family Centre is presenting...
Prenatal Education Sessions, beginning on September 16, 2025 (every Tuesday for 6 weeks).

Time: 3PM - 5PM
Who: Rhonda Higgins
Where: 1 Birch Street, DIgby
What: A six - session series including topics such as healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery, comfort measures, postpartum / infant care, infant feeding and safety. The first class is healthy pregnancy, and the group sessions will begin at 3PM.

Options for group setting, one-on-one, or virtual sessions are available.

Any questions or registrations can be directed to:
Rhonda Higgins at 902-245-2300

09/12/2025

This is a lovely way to nurse your baby while in bed!

09/12/2025

Interested in learning more about supporting your milk supply? Spots are still available for September 16th! 🥰

Mark Your Calendars! September 16th is hosting an educational workshop on how to support a healthy milk supply. Topics include:
💦 Hydration and milk supply
🍟 Foods that impact your milk
🌱 How herbs can support lactation
🤔 Common myths
🧑🏻‍⚕️ When professionals can help
And more! 🤩
Limited spots! Sign up online, or call the clinic. Babies in arms welcome 👶🏻