Made of GOLD Lactation

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RN, IBCLC, private practice supporting lactation from prenatal to weaning.

I'm a Registered Nurse (RN), International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a Neonatal Touch & Massage Specialist. Based in the South Shore, I have been supporting and helping families in Massachusetts for over 17 years. We will work together to develop a breastfeeding plan that works for your life and your family's needs. Let's not forget some time for infant massage education.

Join Us for the Abington Feeding Support Group!December 2nd from 1030am - 12pmAbington Public Library Let’s wrap up the ...
12/01/2025

Join Us for the Abington Feeding Support Group!
December 2nd from 1030am - 12pm
Abington Public Library

Let’s wrap up the year with connection, comfort, and community.

You are invited to come in wearing your favorite holiday PJs or festive sweaters — cozy vibes absolutely encouraged! 🎄🧸✨

We’ll be doing a fun, simple craft together, sharing stories, and talking about why support matters so much during the feeding journey — whether you’re breastfeeding, combo feeding, pumping, or formula feeding. You’re not meant to do this alone. 🤍

And don’t forget — we have our in-office scale for weighted feeds, so you can get real-time reassurance about how baby is transferring and growing.

Come as you are. Bring your questions, your worries, your wins, and your baby snuggles.
We can’t wait to see you there. 💛

Happy ThanksgivingSo grateful today — and every day — for my two turkey’s.To the families I support: thank you for trust...
11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving
So grateful today — and every day — for my two turkey’s.
To the families I support: thank you for trusting me with your stories, your babies, and your journeys. You remind me every day why I love what I do. 🦃🍂

Holding so much gratitude today.
Family, love, and community — that’s everything.

Did you know your baby “talks” to your body through your milk?Let’s talk about the Backwash Effect … one of my favorite ...
11/22/2025

Did you know your baby “talks” to your body through your milk?

Let’s talk about the Backwash Effect … one of my favorite pieces of lactation magic.

When a baby latches, a tiny bit of their saliva travels back into the breast.
This is called retrograde flow (aka the Backwash Effect), and it’s not just a cute science fact… it’s communication.

Your baby’s saliva carries information about:
• Their immune needs
• If they’re fighting a virus
• Their nutrient needs
• Even subtle shifts in their overall health

And your breast responds like the most intuitive teammate ever — adjusting your milk in real time. Studies show breastmilk can actually increase antibodies within hours when baby is getting sick.

How wild is that?
Your body is literally reading your baby and customizing milk like a made-to-order recipe.

So the next time you’re nursing, remember:
Your baby isn’t just feeding — they’re sending your body a message.
And your milk is responding with love, protection, and pure gold. 💛




11/21/2025

Happy Friday — it’s MOGL DAY!

I love celebrating the heart of Made of Gold Lactation… the families who trust me, the babies who grow with me, and the journeys we walk together.

Today’s video is a little love letter to all my MOGL babies — the tiny warriors, the NICU grads, the feeding-therapy champs, the first-latch victories, the pumping-journey pivots, and every beautiful moment in between. 💛 (wish I could fit you all in the video)

I’m endlessly honored to be invited into these early chapters of your story. Thank you for allowing me to celebrate your families!

Here’s to another Friday filled with gold. 💛


11/18/2025

The Grief of Breastfeeding… Even When You Didn’t Think You Wanted It

No one prepares you for this part.

The quiet ache that shows up when feeding doesn’t go how you hoped.
The unexpected wave of sadness when you realize breastfeeding may not happen—or didn’t happen—in the way you imagined.
And the confusing part:
You didn’t even think you wanted to breastfeed.
Not like that. Not enough to feel this much.

But grief around feeding is rarely about a single choice.

It’s about the pieces of early parenthood you thought you’d have… and the pieces trauma, medical complications, NICU stays, low supply, stress, or pain took from you.

That little sting.
That heaviness in your chest.
That sense of “I thought I was fine… so why does this hurt so much?”

Because breastfeeding represents more than milk.

A dream of what those first days or weeks might have looked like if things had been gentler, easier, less frightening, less overwhelming.

And when that dream changes—or disappears—grief makes perfect sense.

If this is you:

💛 Your grief is valid
💛 You don’t have to explain or defend your feelings.
💛 Your bond with your baby is not defined by how you feed.

Feeding grief is real.
And you deserve space for it.

If you are navigating the emotional side of feeding, birth trauma, NICU trauma, or feeding challenges that have reshaped your original plan, I’m here to support you with care that honors your whole story, not just your latch or feeding method. You are not alone—and you never have to grieve this silently.

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Why Breast Size Doesn’t Matter — Storage Capacity DoesOne of the biggest myths in lactation is that breast size affects ...
11/17/2025

Why Breast Size Doesn’t Matter — Storage Capacity Does

One of the biggest myths in lactation is that breast size affects milk supply.
Truth….It doesn’t.

What actually matters is something called breast storage capacity — the amount of milk your breasts can hold between feedings or pump sessions.

Some bodies hold smaller amounts and need to feed or pump more often.
Others hold larger amounts and can go longer between sessions.

Both are normal.
Both make plenty of milk.
Both can exclusively feed a baby.

Here’s what to remember:
💛 Small breasts can have a large storage capacity
💛 Large breasts can have a small capacity
💛 Storage capacity has nothing to do with true supply
💛 You cannot change it — it’s simply how your body is built

Understanding your own capacity helps you make feeding or pumping plans that work for you — not someone else’s routine.













11/16/2025

MENTAL Health is BEST

I don’t believe that “breast is best” or “fed is best” fully capture the whole picture when it comes to infant feeding.

What I truly believe is that mental health is best.

Every family, every baby, and every parent’s journey is different. What matters most is that the feeding choice supports the well-being of both baby and parent.

A mentally healthy, supported parent is what creates the foundation for a thriving baby-whether that includes breastfeeding, formula, pumping, or a combination of all.

There’s no one right way-just the way that works BEST for you.


✨ Gentle Reminders for When Feeding Feels Like Your Whole Day ✨Feeding can take over everything — your time, your body, ...
11/13/2025

✨ Gentle Reminders for When Feeding Feels Like Your Whole Day ✨

Feeding can take over everything — your time, your body, your mind. When your day revolves around feeding, it’s easy to forget that you need care, too.

The constant cycles — feed, pump, soothe, repeat — can feel heavy on your mental health. It’s okay if you feel touched out, overstimulated, or simply tired. You’re doing a lot, even when it doesn’t look like it.

💛 Take 5–10 minutes when you can — step away, breathe, stretch, or just sit without doing.
It doesn’t have to be fancy. Maybe it’s setting your baby safely down and stepping outside for a few breaths of fresh air. Maybe it’s drinking your tea while it’s still warm, scrolling your phone guilt-free, or just sitting in silence.
Even a few intentional minutes can help your nervous system reset — and remind you that you exist beyond the next feed.

💛 Rest whenever it’s possible — because your body needs the rest too.
Rest doesn’t always mean sleep. Sometimes it means lying down with your eyes closed for two songs. It might mean saying no to folding laundry, or feeding in a side-lying position so your body can soften.
Feeding is real work — emotionally, physically, and hormonally. You deserve recovery time.

💛 Be kind to yourself — this work is heavy
You are feeding your baby, managing your emotions, and likely holding the entire rhythm of your home.
Some days, that will feel overwhelming — and that doesn’t mean you’re failing. Speak to yourself the way you would to a friend in this same season: “You’re doing enough. You’re doing beautifully. You are not alone.”

Feeding may fill your days right now, but this season won’t last forever. In the meantime, be as gentle with yourself as you are with your baby.


11/05/2025

Embody the energy you wish to attract.

The energy we bring into a room—whether calm, compassionate, or grounded—shapes how others respond to us. In the work I do with families, I’m reminded daily that presence matters just as much as practice.

When we show up regulated, curious, and kind, it invites others to do the same. Whether it’s a feeding session, a tough conversation, or a moment of self-reflection—our energy sets the tone.

So today, pause for a breath.
Reset.
And embody the energy you wish to attract. 💛

Your baby’s first 48 hours after birth are full of big transitions — and everything you’re seeing is normal. 💛🤱🏻Hour 1: ...
11/04/2025

Your baby’s first 48 hours after birth are full of big transitions — and everything you’re seeing is normal. 💛

🤱🏻Hour 1: Babies are often awake, alert, and ready for that first feed. This is their instinctive “golden hour” — perfect for skin-to-skin and connection.

😴 First 24 hours: Expect lots of sleep and short or infrequent feeds. This is completely normal. Focus on keeping your baby close and using hand expression to help remove milk — what you remove is what you make.

👶 24–48 hours: Babies “wake up” to the world, cluster feeding and seeking comfort. This is how your baby helps your body know it’s time to make more milk.

Every phase has purpose — your baby is learning, your body is responding, and together, you’re building something incredible. 💛

And remember — during this time, your baby’s weights and output are being closely monitored. If any concerns arise, the hospital’s lactation and medical professionals are right there to help guide you.



The Abington Feeding Support Group meets at the Abington Library every first Tuesday of the month from 10:30 AM to 12 PM...
11/03/2025

The Abington Feeding Support Group meets at the Abington Library every first Tuesday of the month from 10:30 AM to 12 PM.

This is a free group, open to all families who are breastfeeding/bottle feeding/pumping.

Everyone is welcome to join for support and connection around feeding.

11/03/2025

Normal Newborn Behaviors: The First 48 Hours

💛 Right after birth, babies often have a short window of alertness — that beautiful “golden hour” where they are wide-eyed and ready for their very first feed. After that, it’s completely normal for your newborn to enter a sleepy phase that can last much of the first 24 hours.

💛 During this time, hand expression is essential — because what we remove is what we make. Your baby may not be strong enough yet to effectively remove milk, but your gentle hand expression helps your body get the message: “Keep making more.”

💛 Then, around that 24-hour mark, everything changes — your baby “wakes up” and begins cluster feeding. This looks like frantic, frequent feeding — and it’s normal! This is how babies signal your milk to increase and your supply to establish.

🤱 Sometimes, babies are sent to the nursery during this phase, and that cluster feeding window can be missed. It’s an important moment for your milk supply and your baby’s rhythm, so try to keep baby close if possible during this time.

And then… the magic happens. Your milk transitions in, your baby settles, and those feeds start to feel more rhythmic.

This is the normal flow of the first couple of days — your body and your baby working together, perfectly designed. 💛

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