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Hey there, I'm Chelsea. Located in Lillington, North Carolina USA

I'm a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, owner and clinician of Healthy Latch, and creator of the prenatal infant feeding class, Feeding Your Baby.

04/15/2026

Join us for a morning of coffee and community! You can weigh your baby, get lactation support, and bond with moms in the same phase of life 🤍

4/20, 10am at in Dunn!

04/14/2026

📍Lillington parents and parents-to-be!

Friday evening, April 17th, I’ll be setting up my baby care tent at the Lillington Shawtown Elementary Spring Fling! Located at the River Park. Come by and support the students and teachers in our community and pop over to my tent for some relaxation, to feed, or to change your baby.

I’ll also have some goodies available like:
🤍handmade washable breast pads
🤍soothing pump spray
🤍postpartum herbal soaks
🤍exclusive discount on all gift certificates purchased
(All excellent gifts for a baby shower!)

See you there🫶

04/11/2026

Worried your baby isn’t getting enough milk?
You’re not alone. Between pediatrician visits, it can feel like you’re guessing. But there are signs you can look for - small but meaningful clues that often show baby is feeding well.

Here are 4 signs to look for (no scale needed):

👉🏼Diaper output:
At least 5–6 wet diapers and 3–4 poops in 24 hours is a common sign that milk is moving through your baby’s system. Output is often one of the earliest ways to gauge intake.

👉🏼Softer breasts after feeding:
If your breasts feel noticeably less full after a feed, it usually means baby has removed a good amount of milk. It’s not about feeling “empty,” but rather softened and relieved.

👉🏼A content baby post-feed:
Look for a baby who relaxes after feeding—open hands, a soft body, and maybe even a milk-drunk snooze. While some babies have fussy moments no matter what, generally looking relaxed after feeding can be a great sign.

👉🏼No sunken fontanelle:
That soft spot on top of baby’s head (the fontanelle) should feel flat or slightly curved. A sunken fontanelle can be a sign of dehydration and is worth a call to your provider.

Remember: These are signs, not rules.
If something doesn’t feel right, or if your gut says baby may not be getting enough, trust yourself and reach out. You’re not meant to figure this out alone. Support is here when you need it. Telehealth consults available through the link in my bio 🫶

04/08/2026

Thank you very much!! 💗 if you’re looking for community, we have a free support group meeting coming up April 20th at Bloom Brew’s!

04/01/2026

🧚🏻New service alert!! 🧚🏻

Book your own personal Pump Fairy! For the low cost of 7 magic beans from Jack’s beanstalk, you can watch your pump woes flutter away!

Lol - yeah right 😅 April Fools, but seriously how great would that be?

03/26/2026

ICYMI: There are two great ways to get a better understanding of lactation before the end of the month.

Next Monday the 30th will be our make up day for The Milk Lounge. This is our free support group for pregnant and postpartum moms wanting a low pressure way to ask questions and meet others in the same phase of life! We’ll be at in Dunn at 10am!

Now until the end of the month: Healthy Latch’s full infant feeding course (self paced/online) is 25% off. Just use code MAR2026 at checkout. The link is in my bio, or feel free to message me if you’d like more info!

03/16/2026

It sounds official, but there’s no standard definition of what makes something “hospital grade.” Some pumps are labeled this way because they’re closed system, multi-user models.

But “hospital grade” ≠ highest milk yields.

What does matter when choosing your primary breast pump?
✔️ Proper fit
✔️ Effective suction modes and cycles
✔️ A plan that works for you

Consider a prenatal visit with a lactation professional to explore pump options and find the perfect pump for you!

03/11/2026

How strict do milk storage guidelines need to be? New research is raising questions! Despite guidelines recommending you toss leftover milk after 2 hours, bacterial levels in used bottles stayed relatively stable for up to 8 hours. How cool is that?!

This paper has been submitted for peer review, so don’t take it as the gold standard just yet, but it really goes to show how much is still out there to learn about human milk!

As for me, I guess I’ll set a news alert so I can revise my materials if things change 😅🫠

(Calvert et al., 2026, medRxiv)

03/10/2026

Come see us at on March 16th at 10am for our monthly support group!

03/09/2026

Introducing the Latch Lab ✨

Not every concern needs a full appointment, but every concern deserves attention. That’s what the Latch Lab is for!

Stop in (walk-ins welcome, or schedule ahead!) and let’s talk through what’s going on. I’ll help you figure out if a quick conversation is all you need, or if a private consult would serve you better.

No pressure. No paperwork. Just a real conversation with a lactation specialist.

You’ll leave lighter, or you’ll leave with a plan. Pop by for the first Latch Lab - March 12th from 10-1130am at

03/03/2026

Some common reasons we see dips in supply are actually very preventable or manageable with the proper support! Please know a dip in supply does NOT mean you can’t do this. You deserve skilled care to help you determine the root cause and meet your goals!

Address

123 N Wilson Ave
Dunn, NC
28334

Website

http://healthylatch.com/

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