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27/10/2025

Period is back?
Experiencing a dip in supply?
Don’t worry I got you!

After experiencing lactation amenorrhea, suddenly getting your period might make you worry about your supply. There will be sudden mood changes, supply dip, and an irritated baby.

But knowing what to do is such situations is a game changer, aware yourself, plan and execute.

These simple steps can help you maintain a healthy supply:
✨ Nurse on demand
✨ Take calcium & magnesium supplements (.inc Nucal-M) highly recommended
✨ Eat iron-rich foods
✨ Stay hydrated and eat balanced meals
✨ Consider herbal support
✨ Use gentle breast massage

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18/10/2025

Is your baby suddenly feeding more often, especially in the evenings? This could be a sign of cluster feeding, a completely normal and healthy part of infant development.

What is Cluster Feeding?
Cluster feeding refers to periods when a baby feeds frequently over a few hours, often with shorter breaks in between. It’s usually seen in the first few weeks and during growth spurts.

Signs Your Baby May Be Cluster Feeding:
✅ Demanding frequent feeds, even after a full session
✅ Sleeping longer after several close feedings
✅ Appearing frustrated at the breast
✅ Feeding in short, frequent spurts
✅ Constantly seeking the breast
✅ Most common during the evening or night

This behavior helps stimulate milk supply and can be a form of comfort for your baby. It’s temporary and typically resolves on its own.
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17/10/2025

Those middle-of-the-night feeds might feel exhausting, but they play a powerful role in your baby’s development — and your breastfeeding journey.
Here’s the science behind the sleepy snuggles:
🧠 1. Melatonin Magic
Your baby gets a dose of melatonin through your nighttime milk — a hormone that helps regulate their circadian rhythm (aka their internal body clock). It sets the stage for better sleep-wake cycles as they grow. 🌙
😴 2. Satiety & Sleepiness Support
Night milk is richer in cholecystokinin (CCK) — a hormone that promotes fullness and drowsiness. This helps your baby feel content and drift back to sleep more easily. 🤍
💧 3. Milk Supply Maintenance
Regular milk removal overnight keeps prolactin levels up — the hormone responsible for milk production. Fewer night feeds can signal your body to make less milk. 🍼
🛡 4. Immune Boosting Goodness
Night milk contains higher levels of immune factors like lactoferrin and secretory IgA, offering extra protection when your baby’s immune system is most vulnerable. 🛡️✨
💡 5. Tailored Nutrition — Yes, It Changes!
Your breastmilk composition actually changes throughout the day. At night, it contains more tryptophan (a precursor to serotonin and melatonin), helping your baby feel calm and sleepy. 🌌
So yes, those 2 a.m. feeds are exhausting — but they’re also nature’s perfect design. 💫
You’re not just feeding — you’re syncing clocks, building brains, and nurturing sleep. 💤💕

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15/09/2025

✨ Let’s talk about the “perfect latch.” ✨
You might have heard people chasing the idea of a flawless latch when breastfeeding—but here’s the truth: there is no such thing as a perfect latch. The only latch that matters is the one that feels comfortable and pain-free for both you and your baby.
Check out the latch guide in the picture 👉 to help you find a latch that works for YOU.
Why is a comfortable latch so important? Because it:
💖 Prevents ni**le soreness and damage, making breastfeeding a positive experience
💖 Ensures your baby feeds effectively and gets the nutrition they need
💖 Keeps feeding sessions calm, relaxed, and full of bonding moments
Trying to force a “perfect” latch can cause frustration and pain. Instead, focus on what feels right for you and your little one.
Remember, breastfeeding isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection, comfort, and love. 🤱💫
Have questions or need support? Drop a comment or DM—I’m here to help!
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03/09/2025

Yes, You Can Breastfeed Without Giving Birth—or After Stopping! 🍼✨
Whether you’re an adoptive parent, a non-gestational partner, or someone looking to restart your breastfeeding journey, your body is more capable than you think.
🩺 Induced Lactation:
Stimulating milk production without a prior pregnancy or birth. This is often used by adoptive parents or partners in surrogacy. It may involve hormonal therapy, frequent pumping or nursing, and sometimes galactagogue medications.
🩺 Re-lactation:
Restarting milk supply after weaning or a long break. Through consistent breast stimulation and support, many parents successfully return to nursing—even after weeks or months.
💡 With commitment, support, and the right guidance (hello, IBCLCs!), both processes are very possible.

Never hesitate to get support ♥️

31/08/2025

Success Story Spotlight
I had the honor of supporting a strong, determined mama on her breastfeeding journey with her low birth weight baby. Despite the early challenges, she stayed committed — and together, we reached her breastfeeding goals! 💛
This journey is a beautiful reminder that with the right guidance, patience, and love, breastfeeding success is possible, even in the toughest starts. 💫

29/08/2025

Ever felt your milk start flowing out of nowhere?💧 That’s the let-down reflex doing its thing — and it’s WILD!”
Your body is incredible — with just a cry, cuddle, or thought of your baby, it signals milk to flow. 🍼💞
Here’s what you need to know about the let-down reflex 👇
✔️ Why it happens
✔️ What it feels like
✔️ When it might surprise you
✔️ And how to manage leaking (yes, we’ve got hacks!)
Swipe to know how and why!! ✨

28/08/2025

With every feed, you gave more than milk —
💛 You passed antibodies to protect
🧬 Stem cells to help grow and heal
🤱 Warmth and comfort through skin-to-skin
🛡️ Defense against asthma, diabetes, SIDS & obesity
🌸 And protection for yourself — reducing the risk of breast cancer, heart disease & more.
Breastfeeding is more than nourishment —
it’s love, connection, and lifelong health in every drop. 💫
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