Driven Lactation

03/09/2026

I woke up this morning in a bit of a haze. I woke up to my alarm clock instead of waking up before, which I often do. Despite going to bed early, I still woke up feeling more tired and thinking today needs to be gentle-- a bit of a recovery day. It made me think of those who were in a birth high. Then night 2 hits and wow, the demands of the new baby waking to feed often-- maybe feels constant, it's a lot. You feed, you drift to sleep and then are awoken by this new life. Is this normal? Is my body working right? Night 2 throws a person. You are already so vulnerable. Your hormones are hormoning. You are all the emotions. Your body hurts. Your baby demands a level of you, you never had to give before. And you may be concerned because yesterday was much more chill.

Steps to support you through Night 2:
1) Breastfeed your baby often and keep them close
2)Your baby needs your constant comfort and wants to be with you, preferably skin to skin
3) Baby is fussy and that's normal. Repeat steps 1 and 2
4) Rest and recover

Knowing that this happens before your baby is born can be reassuring for a new parent. Not knowing can cause alarm 🚨and perhaps really throw off breastfeeding. Doubts may creep in and with that, unnecessary formula.

Why is cluster feeding good?
- It support your milk production
- Supports infant nutrition
- It helps baby and you practice breastfeeding
- It helps keep baby close for safety
- Supports bonding and attachment
- Support maternal recovery and infant health

⭐Please share this with a soon to be parent.

How to support a new parent:
- Bring them food
- Reassure them and validate their experience
- Share evidence based breastfeeding resources with them, not a pump or formula. Remind them of the breastfeeding supports available
- Let them recover and ease into their new role as parents

03/04/2026

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) provide specialized, evidence-based care to support safe, effective infant feeding and healthier families worldwide.

Today we celebrate IBCLCs, who turn questions into confidence and challenges into triumphs. 💛 🌍

I find myself looking back on my journey to becoming and being an IBCLC. Celebrating the wins of each of the families I work with. I also want to thank my mentors. Many of my professional connections have been made through . If you are thinking of becoming an IBCLC, I can't say enough about

02/20/2026

If you have a breastfeeding problem or need breastfeeding supportive counsel, there's a good possibility there is a breastfeeding solution.

Let's chat!

I can come to your home for a Lactation Consult if you are in the Lacombe area. I also offer a 2 week virtual, text-based Lactation Consult at a reduced rate.

Book online: drivenlactation.com

02/15/2026

Breastfeeding isn’t just a way to feed your baby — it’s a way of living 🤍

It’s the quiet moments in the early morning light.
It’s learning your baby’s cues without a single word.
It’s slowing down in a world that constantly tells you to rush.

Breastfeeding becomes part of your rhythm —
✨ The way you comfort
✨ The way you connect
✨ The way you nurture
✨ The way you pause

It’s not always easy. Some days feel overwhelming. Some nights feel endless. But within those moments, there is resilience. There is strength. There is love in its purest form.

Breastfeeding is nourishment — not only for the body, but for the bond.
It teaches patience. Presence. Trust.

However your journey looks — exclusive breastfeeding, pumping, mixed feeding, extended nursing — it is yours. And that in itself is powerful.
Because breastfeeding isn’t just something you do.
It becomes part of who you are. 🤱🏽✨

01/28/2026

Fun Post🌟💫👶🏼

Where did you go into labor? Were you at home
Or maybe you were doing a last minute shop at Costco like this new parent.

I was in early labor with my 2nd baby at Costco. I remember having a good contraction while standing in the appliance aisle.

I want to hear yours!

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❤️ This morning at the Winterburn Costco, one local family took “bulk delivery” to a whole new level. After a quick $1.50 hot dog (the fuel of champions), this little guy decided he couldn’t wait for the hospital.

He was delivered right in front of the Tire Centre just 20 minutes after the first contraction! 🛠️👶

The best part? Dad handled the delivery like a pro. No membership required for this entrance! Mom and baby are doing great, and while they didn’t name him Kirk, we think he at least deserves a lifetime supply of rotisserie chickens. 🍗✨

Tag below and let’s get this kid a gold star membership! ⭐️

01/27/2026

Congratulations! 👏

In my intake form I ask - What you are hoping to get out of the session and what are your breastfeeding goals? This helps me support you to meet YOUR goals. An empowered mom is a driven mom.

Know Your Why's: https://www.drivenlactation.com/post/know-your-why-s

01/26/2026

Breastfeeding nerds be like 😆

01/18/2026

This is a great way to see/ recall how many wet or poopy 💩 diapers your baby had in 24hrs.

The first days after bringing your baby home can feel like a blur. While tracking apps and sheets can be helpful, they’re easy to forget, especially if someone else is helping with diaper changes. Creating a simple stack of diapers is a low-effort way to track wet diapers and free up mental space to notice the dirty ones.

This can also be helpful for older babies, when you’re not tracking dirty diapers as closely but still want to keep an eye on daily wet diapers.

[Image Description] Photo of a table with stuffed animals and a stack of diapers. Text reads," Wonder about how to track wet diapers? Set out a stack of 10 in the morning and see how many you use the next day." The La Leche League USA logo is below the text.

01/13/2026

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01/08/2026

“My baby wants to eat again… already. Does that mean I don’t have enough milk?”

One of the most misunderstood parts of early feeding is how often babies nurse.
Frequent feeding — especially cluster feeding — is normal, EXPECTED, and not a sign of low milk supply.

Common times babies cluster feed:
• Evenings (often called the “witching hour” which ramps up ~ 5-9 weeks pp)
• During growth spurts (~ 10 days old, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months & 6 months)
• During developmental leaps
• When regulating milk supply in the early weeks

During cluster feeds, babies may want to nurse every 30–60 minutes, come on and off the breast, or seem unsettled. This can feel like something is wrong — but most of the time, it’s biology doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.

✨ If feeding feels confusing or overwhelming, support can make all the difference. You don’t have to guess.
— Driven Lactation 🤍

01/02/2026

Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy 2026!

I would like to extend a thank you to the families I worked with in 2025! It was wonderful to be invited into your journey.

🥂Here's to reaching new milestones, conquering breastfeeding goals, overcoming challenges and loads and loads of cuddles with you little ones💛.

May your breastfeeding journey be supported and your goals be reached!

Reach out and let me know how things are going and of course, book in if needed.

All the best in 2026!🎆

Trisha

12/30/2025

Online mommy groups can be a blessing and a curse🖤

I see it all the time💔. For instance, a new parent posted a breastfeeding question the other day in a general mommy group not specific to breastfeeding families. The question was about her 6 week old baby wanting to nurse frequently for the last 24 hrs.

This vulnerable person was in need of breastfeeding support (for a very normal situation) but she got these comments:

❎suggestion to supplement with solid food
❎told her milk supply was not sufficient
❎suggestions about pumping to see if she had enough because that person did that and that's how she knew she didn't have enough milk
❎told formula is just as good and to not feel bad
❎offer to pick up free unused formula samples

As a Lacation professional, I have to pick and choose my involvement. It does affect me when I see misinformation. Days later I am still bothered by it. This poor mom just needed to be reassured!! 6 weeks is prime time for baby to be going through a growth spurt and it is to be expected that baby would help support your milk supply by cluster feeding. We also see the "witching hours" come into play around 5-9 weeks old. This can be a challenging time, but it's normal and it will pass. Baby can be fussier in the evenings during this time. Movement, skin to skin, change of scenery to outdoors, bouncing, partner support and lots of offering of the breast can be helpful during this time.

TIPS:
❤If you are looking for breastfeeding support, ask in a breastfeeding supportive group like La Leche League Canada.
❤Reach out to a breastfeeding professional like myself!
❤Ask for evidence based breastfeeding resources to support your breastfeeding journey.
❤ When you see a friend, client or family member looking for breastfeeding support, direct them to people and resources available. Tag in comments