Mother Nurture Breastfeeding Support Services

Mother Nurture Breastfeeding Support Services My name is Kerri Zandberg, RN and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with locations in Grand Blanc, Brighton and Ann Arbor Michigan.

I also do home visits if that is a better option for you. I am a RN and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with extra certification in Holistic Lactation. A Lactation Consult is a great investment for you and your baby. I have experience with complex breastfeeding issues. I received great support when I breastfed my oldest child 27 years ago and persisted through many challenges. It inspired me to become certified as an IBCLC. Accurate information with great support is essential!

Every small thing you do matters more than you know. It’s OK to feel tired overwhelmed or unsure. You don’t have to enjo...
01/26/2026

Every small thing you do matters more than you know. It’s OK to feel tired overwhelmed or unsure. You don’t have to enjoy every moment to be a great mom. You’re doing better than you think. Your baby feels your love in every moment.
Part of my role and passion is supporting you in your mothering journey. Reach out for a lactation consult today.





01/26/2026

When things feel hard at the breast, our instinct is often to fix, troubleshoot, change something.

But sometimes the most powerful intervention is also the simplest.

Skin to skin.

If baby is going through a nursing strike
If baby is unsettled or crying
If sleep feels impossible
If latch feels off
If milk supply feels low…

Skin to skin helps regulate a baby’s heart rate, breathing, temperature, and stress hormones. It increases oxytocin in both parent and baby, which supports milk ejection and bonding. It can improve feeding behaviors and cue babies back to the breast gently and naturally.

This is not a trick or a hack. It is biology.

Babies are wired to feed, settle, and thrive on their parent’s body. Your chest is a place of safety, regulation, and communication long before it is a place of nutrition.

When in doubt, come back to skin to skin.
No pressure. No force. Just closeness.

01/26/2026

• Feeding to sleep is biological.
Babies are wired to fall asleep at the breast or bottle. Sucking releases hormones that regulate stress, body temperature, and sleep. This isn’t a “bad habit”. It’s a built-in survival and regulation tool.

• Contact naps are normal.
Human infants are meant to be close to their caregivers. Being held supports nervous system regulation, breathing, and temperature control. Wanting to sleep on you doesn’t mean you’re creating dependence, it means your baby feels safe.

• Cluster feeding is expected.
Frequent feeding, especially in the evenings or during growth spurts, is how babies increase milk supply and meet developmental needs. It can feel intense, but it’s temporary and purposeful, not a sign of low milk or something going wrong.

• Waking at night is more common than you’re led to believe.
Most babies (and many toddlers) wake overnight well into the first years of life. Night waking supports feeding, development, and protects milk supply. “Sleeping through the night” (meaning 10+ hours) is not the norm. It’s the exception. Sleeping through the night is considered 6 hours of consecutive sleep without feeding.

Sometimes the hardest part of early parenting isn’t the baby, it’s the expectations we’re given. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re responding to a very human and very normal baby.

Your newborn’s stomach size is perfect for the amounts of colostrum/first milk you produce. Day 1- birth ...
01/26/2026

Your newborn’s stomach size is perfect for the amounts of colostrum/first milk you produce.
Day 1- birth about the size of a cherry (2-7 ml)
Day 3- about the size of a walnut (22-30 ml)
1 week- about the size of an apricot (40-60ml)
1 month- about the size of a large egg(80-150ml)

12/30/2025

Assistance from an IBCLC can make a huge difference on your breastfeeding journey. Please reach out with any questions and I’m happy to support you along this path.

12/19/2025

Leukemia is the most common cancer in children…and breastfeeding saves lives!!

Large population studies consistently show that children who are breastfed have a significantly lower risk of developing childhood leukemia, especially acute lymphoblastic leukemia 📊

Breast milk does more than nourish
It actively trains the immune system 🧠
It shapes healthy gut microbiota 🦠
It delivers antibodies, immune cells, cytokines, and anti inflammatory factors that help regulate abnormal cell growth and immune responses

Researchers believe this immune modulation during early life is key to reducing leukemia risk later on 🔬

The protection is dose dependent
Longer duration of breastfeeding equals greater risk reduction.

Important clarification:
This does NOT mean breastfeeding prevents cancer or guarantees a child will never develop leukemia
Cancer is complex and influenced by many genetic and environmental factors.

What the evidence shows is *risk reduction*, not absolute prevention. Breastfeeding is one powerful protective factor among many

This is why breastfeeding is recognized as a public health intervention, not just a personal choice
It is disease prevention
It is immune protection
It is life saving biology

Supporting breastfeeding
is supporting better population health
and reducing childhood cancer risk where possible.

Breastfeeding saves lives
💕

12/19/2025

Your milk is truly remarkable! It is rich in proteins, nutrients, live cells, and enzymes that support your preterm baby’s growth and development in a way nothing else can.

So amazing!
12/19/2025

So amazing!

I’m excited to be working with SLP Sarah Murlick at Feed, Eat, Babble in Birch Run! Message me for more information and ...
12/06/2025

I’m excited to be working with SLP Sarah Murlick at Feed, Eat, Babble in Birch Run! Message me for more information and availability! A lactation consult with an IBCLC is a great investment in your breastfeeding journey. Find the link on my website to submit with TLN to check your insurance coverage. Self pay options available!Mnbreastfeeding.com

12/02/2025

✨ New Journal Publication! ✨

Huge news for breastfeeding mothers with ADHD — our study on atomoxetine is published!

Our study shows that only very small amounts of atomoxetine enter breast milk. Most mothers had an RID under 0.2%, and even the highest level found was only 0.65%, suggesting very low risk while breastfeeding.

Because of this new evidence, we are updating atomoxetine’s lactation safety rating from L4 to L2, reflecting a much safer profile than previously thought.

A few reports of infant fussiness have been noted, so monitoring is still important. Any concerns should be reported to systems like FAERS to help strengthen safety data.

This research provides encouraging evidence that atomoxetine may be a safe, viable ADHD treatment for breastfeeding mothers.

https://journals.lww.com/psychopharmacology/fulltext/9900/atomoxetine_as_a_viable_adhd_treatment_in.482.aspx #:~:text=Conclusions:,of%20ADHD%20in%20lactating%20women.

12/02/2025

Have you been looking for lactation help?

I am so excited to be working with Kerri and her practice Mother Nurture Breastfeeding Support Services, who is an IBCLC with years of experience working with breast and bottle feeding mamas as well as oral ties, body tension, and functional supports! She will be seeing families at the Birch Run office!

If you've been looking for support with latching, milk transfer, milk supply, pumping, etc Kerri is a phenomenal resource who cares deeply for all the families she works with!

She has extra training in Holistic Lactation to help you determine your own nutritional deficiencies and supports needed to improve milk supply while also supporting your body post partum. Kerri can guide you in supporting gut healing, and sorting out food sensitivities that may impact reflux, colic, bowel movement and more.

Interested in learning more or setting up an appointment? Head to the link below to check insurance coverage and make sure to reach out via email to mnbreastfeeding@gmail.com.

https://mytln.care/register?practiceId=001RP000006vnLVYAY&fbclid=IwVERDUAOa4tFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEepRU3kOexzScYDQSQRZ1u3RHKd6wbf8PIA21wsSR4z57Nb1ZmObjgzIu1_v0_aem_kx8fdgfWVjn4hXYzEGDIqg

12/02/2025

When your baby gets sick your body responds in a way that is honestly incredible. Within hours the composition of your milk shifts to match what your baby is fighting. Antibodies begin to rise, especially IgA, which coats the baby’s gut and helps block the exact germs causing their symptoms. White blood cells multiply and flood your milk, creating a concentrated immune response designed to attack viruses and bacteria directly.

Human milk oligosaccharides also change. These special sugars support healthy gut bacteria and make it harder for harmful microbes to attach and spread. Your milk increases anti inflammatory factors too, which help soothe your baby’s tissues and reduce irritation while they recover.

This is why sick day milk often looks thicker or more yellow. The immune content is higher. The protection is stronger. The milk becomes more like colostrum again, rich and purposeful, made specifically for the illness in front of your baby that day.

Your body is not guessing. It is responding with accuracy and intention. Sick milk is real and it is powerful. 💛🤱🏼

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142 Brighton Lake Road
Brighton, MI
48116

Website

https://go.lactationnetwork.com/KerriZandbergRNBScNIBCLC

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I am a RN, BScN, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with additional certification in Holistic Lactation, including expanded knowledge in herbal, dietary, and supplement support. I have been providing breastfeeding support for over 20 years and have experience with complex breastfeeding issues. A Lactation Consult is a great investment for you and your baby. Accurate information with great support is essential! An initial Office Consultation is $90. Follow-up visits are $45.