Birmingham Breastfeeding

Birmingham Breastfeeding In-home lactation consulting located in Birmingham, Alabama

04/01/2026

Breast milk smells bad after freezing? đź‘€

Everyone will tell you it’s high lipase… but sometimes it’s actually oxidation.

Soapy smell = more likely lipase
Fishy/metallic smell = more likely oxidation

Either way, your milk is still safe 🤍 The only question is if baby will take it. & if they do… GREAT!

If your breast milk tastes bad or smells bad, there are simple things to try before stressing or scalding 🙌

Part 1 covers “high lipase” if you missed it, & I linked it!

Comment “lipase” and I’ll send you all the details you’ll need on lipase and oxidation.

04/01/2026

High lipase… or is it? 👀

If your frozen milk smells soapy or “off,” it doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong.

A lot of what we used to call “high lipase” is actually just how milk changes over time in storage.

Fresh milk = fine. Stored milk = different smell/taste.

Before you stress or start scalding everything → try mixing fresh + frozen first!

Comment “lipase” and I’ll send you a link with all of the details!!

If you are preparing for delivery, we are here to help you build the support team you deserve!🤍 and .rd are coming to...
03/31/2026

If you are preparing for delivery, we are here to help you build the support team you deserve!🤍

and .rd are coming together to give you a preview of the fourth trimester!

You’ll meet local experts, gather practical tips, connect with other expecting parents, win giveaways, and leave with resources to help you thrive after birth.

April 23rd at 5:30!🥳

We have limited availability, so if you’d like to come comment “me” and we’ll send you the link to sign up (it’s free)!!🤍

03/20/2026

Alcohol & breastfeeding… the truth 🍻

You do not need to pump and dump.

Your milk alcohol level = your blood alcohol level
…and it goes down as your body filters it.

So time is what matters (about 2 hours per drink if you want to be extra safe).

And my favorite rule:
👉 if you feel okay to drive, you’re okay to feed

No guilt. No overthinking. Just understanding how your body works

JOIN OUR NEXT BREASTFEEDING CLASS!!!Expecting mamas, we heard you!! We just opened up TWO classes to accommodate you (a ...
03/13/2026

JOIN OUR NEXT BREASTFEEDING CLASS!!!

Expecting mamas, we heard you!! We just opened up TWO classes to accommodate you (a weeknight and a weekend)!

You don’t want to miss this!!

We’re going to have so much fun, eat some yummy snacks, and help you feel EXTRA prepared and confident to care for your newborn!

✨Go to the appointments page on our website to sign up

✨Use the “Breastfeeding Class” Location

✨Spots are LIMITED, so be sure to claim your spot soon!

✨Gather some of your pregnant friends and learn together!

✨You can put the cost of the class on an HSA or FSA!

✨You’ll get to know us and have us on your team prepared for when your baby is finally here!

Date doesn’t work for you?? We also have our class online!

Comment “class” and I’ll send you the link to sign up!

See you there🥰

6 of our 9 amazing nurses and lactation consultants!!I missed International Women’s Day yesterday, but of all the women ...
03/09/2026

6 of our 9 amazing nurses and lactation consultants!!

I missed International Women’s Day yesterday, but of all the women I admire most, the girls on our team are at the top of the list!

They wear so many hats and are good at literally everything they do. They love you & pour their souls into caring for you and women just like you… and they love their own families so, incredibly well!

It’s such an honor to work with and care for so many amazing moms💙

We live in a world where nearly everything is electronic… meaning there’s twice and many things to remember to pack.As a...
03/06/2026

We live in a world where nearly everything is electronic… meaning there’s twice and many things to remember to pack.

As a mom trying to back for myself and 3 kids to stay with the grandparents… the breast pump charger got left behind and it was completely dead.

Thankfully manual breast pumps are often always in stock at Walmart & target… and this literally saved me!

Comment pump and I’ll send you the link to my favorite one!

Send the text!Postpartum can be extremely lonely and isolating…If you think of a friend or see a picture of their baby, ...
03/01/2026

Send the text!

Postpartum can be extremely lonely and isolating…

If you think of a friend or see a picture of their baby, it takes 5 seconds to shoot a text.

That little touch of connection can go such a long way🤍

One of our most asked questions from pregnant moms is about the Haakaa.The truth is Haakaa is actually a brand. But thei...
02/25/2026

One of our most asked questions from pregnant moms is about the Haakaa.

The truth is Haakaa is actually a brand. But their pump is what they are most known for!

And guess what? It’s not my favorite!

There are muuuuch better alternatives.

Ones that save your precious milk, while giving you control over possible suction (if you choose to use it)

Comment “catch” and I’ll send you my favs!

We’ve teamed up with some of our favorite local experts to gift one expecting mama FOUR incredible courses to help you f...
02/23/2026

We’ve teamed up with some of our favorite local experts to gift one expecting mama FOUR incredible courses to help you feel confident and prepared for birth and life after baby!

You’ll win:
🤩 Breastfeeding Class
🤩 Spinning Babies Birth Prep Course
🤩 Eat to Thrive nutrition course
🤩 Tummy Time Class

Because you deserve support before and after baby arrives!

To Enter:
1. Follow and
2. Tag all of your friends
3. Share to your stories for 10 extra entries (if you’re private send me a DM that you shared🥰)

Winner announced on Wednesday March 4th at noon!!

Your b***s are doing WAY more than you think 🤍They’ve been preparing for breastfeeding your whole life.✨ During pregnanc...
02/11/2026

Your b***s are doing WAY more than you think 🤍

They’ve been preparing for breastfeeding your whole life.

✨ During pregnancy: milk-making tissue grows (hello tenderness).

✨ When baby latches: hormones tell your body to make & move milk.

✨ Milk is made from your blood (wild, right?).

✨ Oxytocin causes a “letdown” — milk flows through the ducts and out.

✨ Then your breasts immediately start refilling.

Your body is smart, responsive, and most importantly… designed for this.

Want to understand breastfeeding in a way that actually makes sense?

Comment CLASS and I’ll send you the details.

We have a few classes per year, and spots for this month are almost full!!

Happy Thanksgiving!Incredibly thankful that each of you allow us to be a small part of such a special, sacred season🤍Whe...
11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Incredibly thankful that each of you allow us to be a small part of such a special, sacred season🤍

Whether online, at our class, or in your home… we are thankful for you and how you love your families!

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