03/16/2026
➡️ Breastfeeding is not supposed to hurt. Pain means something needs attention, whether that's latch, positioning, tongue tie, or something else entirely. When mothers get told to just power through the pain, the people who should be helping them are falling short.
➡️ You deserve support before you're in crisis. Most moms don't get lactation help until three in the morning when they're exhausted, crying, and convinced their body is broken. By then you're problem-solving in survival mode. Early support changes everything about how breastfeeding feels and whether it works long-term.
➡️ Fed is best, and so is being fully informed. You deserve to understand all your options, what's actually happening with your supply, what's normal, and what isn't. Real support means giving you the information and tools to make the choice that works for your family.
➡️ Your mental health matters as much as your milk supply. Breastfeeding should not come at the cost of your wellbeing. A lactation consultant who ignores how you're actually feeling while obsessing over ounces is missing the entire point. You're a whole person navigating one of the hardest transitions of your life, and your care should reflect that.
➡️ Lactation support should be accessible before problems start, long before you've spent weeks struggling alone. Having someone in your corner from the beginning, someone who knows you and your baby, prevents most of the crises that make breastfeeding feel impossible.
I'm hosting a free lactation class to give you the support and information you deserve before you're in crisis mode.
Sign up for the free lactation class here: https://freedomhealthworks.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017731996375/WN_hvor8UpYSeGIesqm3ABTig