The Better Boob, Lactation RN

The Better Boob, Lactation RN Courtney Miller, BSN, RN, IBCLC
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Oatmeal ≠ Magic Milk Maker Let’s talk about it…Yes, oatmeal can support milk supply. It’s packed with nutrients, keeps y...
04/24/2026

Oatmeal ≠ Magic Milk Maker

Let’s talk about it…
Yes, oatmeal can support milk supply. It’s packed with nutrients, keeps you full, and can be a great addition to your day.

BUT… it’s not the reason your supply increases.

Milk supply is all about supply and demand.
The more milk you remove, the more your body knows to make.

So while oatmeal is great…
it’s not going to do the work for you.
✔️ Feed your body well
✔️ Stay hydrated
✔️ Remove milk often (nursing or pumping)

That’s what drives supply.

If you love oatmeal, go for it.
If you hate it… please don’t force yourself to choke it down thinking it’s the answer.

And those fancy lactation cookies and drinks?
They’re not magic either!!!

Your body responds to milk removal, not a specific food.
Fuel your body. Trust the process. Keep it simple!!

04/22/2026

Are you preparing to return to work and stressing about your stash? We get this concern a lot and it’s 100% valid! Trying to build a stash, prepare for returning to work as well as spending all the time with your precious newborn is STRESSFUL!

In our “returning to work” consults, we discuss how to build a stash. We recommend pumping after your first feeding in the morning. This will likely be the best time to yield your most milk to stash away BUT we have mamas that reach out that feel they aren’t making enough.

That is why it is important to remember that if you’re baby is nursing efficiently then pumping 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 a nursing session is only their “left overs”. It is just their take home box! 🥡

If you’re pumping after a nursing session, baby has taken what they want and the milk you pump will likely not equal a whole feeding. For most mamas, it will take them several of these pumping sessions to get the amount of milk for a whole feeding.

And remember, when going back to work you only really 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 enough milk to cover your first day as while you are at work you’ll be pumping for the following day. Some mamas feel more comfortable if they have a few days worth of milk but that is totally up to you! You’ve got this mama 💪🏼

Be sure to check out my “returning to work” highlight on our profile if you need tips on going back to work.

We also do in home, office and virtual consults that can help you feel confident going back to work!
Go to the link in my bio to see if insurance will visits with our team!

04/22/2026

I mean… it’s simple math 🤷🏻‍♀️

Ultimate mom hack?? Oh yes! And to be honest, this was the first time I nursed in my and it was SO easy.Baby B is 5 mon...
04/19/2026

Ultimate mom hack?? Oh yes! And to be honest, this was the first time I nursed in my and it was SO easy.

Baby B is 5 months old and in peak distraction phase. I tried to nurse him today while out and about at a local farm but it was too busy. Within about 10mins, I had him in the carrier and I could tell he was hungry.

Just loosened the straps, wiggled him down. I was wearing my nursing shirt. And wam, bam, thank you ma’am.

10/10 recommend. Baby B approves too.

If you do nurse in a carrier and lower baby down to assess “the goods” be sure to adjust baby back up to appropriate height. Baby should be close enough to kiss!

04/14/2026

🤷🏻‍♀️ anyone else?

*I do want to recognize my pumping and bottle feeding mamas, I know there’s a lot of prep that goes into leaving the house and I don’t want to undermine that! Just making a little joke on first time me as a mom to now mom of 3️⃣*

04/14/2026

But really. Most days I indeed DO NOT got this 😅

04/08/2026

Or if we could just have stretchy b**bs that extended like Elastigirl from The Incredibles 🦸🏻‍♀️

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Raleigh, NC
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