LATCH Breastfeeding and Postpartum Wellness Center

12/07/2025

She’s back, baby! Excited to be back in the OG office just in time for the holidays. Look who’s my new neighbor Chason Health & Wellness 🥰

PS Some of you may already know who is moving into the office that I was previously in on the new side, but for those who don’t…we can’t wait to share! 🚼🧑‍🧒🤰🏼🤱🏽👨🏾‍🍼

12/06/2025

Sharing this again because it was fun to see everyone’s responses! Screenshot, circle your answers, and post in the comments! No wrong answers, it’s just for fun! ♥️👇

12/04/2025

12/01/2025

There are openings for tomorrow for initial visits or follow ups for feeding support! Message the LATCH line to book 910.849.9221

12/01/2025

Due to the heavy rain expected tomorrow, we are going to go ahead and cancel walking group! Stay dry!
The next walking group will meet December 16 at our usual spot- Cape fear river trail on the Clark Park side.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽 we hope all the breastfeeding and pregnant mamas are enjoying delicious food today and time with loved ones ♥️🍗

11/27/2025

Oh man it’s like they finally said what we were all thinking….🤔

EDIT - I’m so upset to have to share this post isn’t real. I should have known it was too good to be true! 😤

The American Academy of Pediatrics now advises against sleep training before 12 months. Research shows that forcing babies to sleep alone too early can disrupt attachment and the development of their nervous system. During the first year, babies need proximity to caregivers to feel safe and secure.

Sleeping in the parents’ room is more than convenience. It provides constant reassurance, allowing the infant’s nervous system to learn safety and stability. This closeness supports emotional regulation, stress management, and secure bonding, all of which are foundational for long-term mental and emotional health.

Babies who are left alone too soon may experience heightened stress responses, making it harder for them to self-soothe and regulate emotions later. Proximity during sleep wires the brain to understand that the world is predictable and safe.

Parents can implement safe room-sharing by keeping the crib or bassinet next to the bed, maintaining a firm sleep surface, and avoiding loose bedding. This setup allows babies to sleep safely while staying close enough to benefit from the calming presence of their caregivers.

Remember, proximity is not spoiling. It is a biological necessity that helps babies thrive. Safe closeness today builds confident, resilient children tomorrow.

11/25/2025

Because what looks like “just holding”
is actually shaping their ability to feel safe.

We now know babies who co-sleep, contact nap, or are held close throughout the night get up to 13,000 extra hours of touch in their first few years.
Thirteen thousand.

That’s not spoiling.
That’s wiring.

Touch releases oxytocin. Lowers cortisol.
It builds resilience from the inside out.
It teaches a baby’s body how to come back to calm.

So even if they don’t consciously remember these nights, their body will always know what safety felt like.

Share this if you’re the mama who holds her babies close, no apologies, no regrets 🩷

11/25/2025

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11/22/2025

An incredible study found that women who ate 6 dates a day in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy were...

• 74% more dilated when they arrived at the hospital
• Had a 77% shorter first stage of labor
• And were 42% less likely to need a C-section

So what makes dates so powerful?

Dates are packed with nutrients that actually prepare the cervix and uterus for labor.
They influence oxytocin receptors, which means the body responds more effectively to the natural hormones that trigger labor.

They also contain prostaglandins that help ripen (soften and thin) the cervix,
and tannins that encourage stronger, more efficient contractions.

On top of that, dates provide natural sugars and fats for energy during labor,
plus calcium and serotonin to support the body through the intensity of birth.

Some studies even suggest dates make the uterus more sensitive to oxytocin—
leading to smoother, more effective contractions and shorter labors.

This is also why women who eat dates late in pregnancy are far less likely to need a C-section.

The most common recommendation is to start eating 6 dates a day from 37 weeks until birth.

I’m a midwife and a home birthing mama,
and I was encouraged to eat dates in my own pregnancy and honestly, I think it helped me.

Share this with a pregnant mama, or save it for later 🖤

Did you eat dates in late pregnancy?
What was your experience?