YOLO Breastfeeding

04/08/2026

The Lact Files is a 2 day FREE course, July 10th-11th from 10am-2pm. There are 15 seats left. This course is made possible through funding from MDHHS and designed with doulas in mind.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260768413965165

04/07/2026

NEXT FRIDAY! We will be closing registration on Monday, April 13th! Thank you to those that voted😊

Awardees will be announced this week🎊

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-jean-brunch-awards-tickets-1985776017524?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/27/2026

Voting is supposed to close tonight😬

Don’t forget to vote and shout out the change makers:

https://form.jotform.com/260825162623050

03/24/2026

Let’s celebrate the change makers in maternal health. Join us for the “Blue Jean Birth Awards”. The event is FREE. but feel free to bring donations to support the work that YOLO Breastfeeding is doing😊

We would love for everyone to come and network and uplift the work that is being done in maternal health. Come in your baddest denim outfit! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

Please only rsvp if you know you can make it😊:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-jean-brunch-awards-tickets-1985776017524?aff=oddtdtcreator

Voting closes March 27th at 11:59 pm: https://form.jotform.com/260825162623050

Hope to see you there: Friday, April 17th, 11-2pm! Info on the flyer. 💙

03/22/2026

03/18/2026

Thank you to the folks that nudged me to get this out today😊

Edited - one free course is listed!

Shout out to MDHHS for the Doula Rise program and training reimbursement. These are my dates for right now. Register soon!💚

Take the Community Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) Course (5-day training) or join our 2-day intensive, The Lact Files. Both designed to prepare you to support families with confidence!

The CBS Course is perfect for doulas, community health workers, nurses, and anyone ready to support breastfeeding families with real, practical skills.

This isn’t just a class, it’s preparation for real-life situations, real families, and real impact.

Join us and grow your confidence in supporting families.

Two CBS dates - Flint and Ann Arbor: https://form.jotform.com/260767551250154

Lact Files date - Flint: https://form.jotform.com/260767768498178

Grant funded Lact Files - https://form.jotform.com/260768413965165

03/04/2026

The rebrand continues!

New website! A few things are new. So check it out. Providers can now make referrals on the site.

Don’t jump me about the training dates. The first one is coming. Give me until next week to update😉

Empowering Birth & Breastfeeding Families Congratulations A new addition to your family can be exciting and stressful. It is great to have a plan and be prepared. There are several questions your partner and you may have. Our services are designed to assist your family in making decisions regarding....

03/02/2026

Get asked this often!!! Please read and share. Try to be as informed as possible. 🩷💚

📣 New Article Alert!
Curious about tirzepatide and breastfeeding? 🤱 Our latest article breaks down what the current evidence says about tirzepatide transfer into breast milk.

👉 Read more here: https://infantrisk.com/content/what-breastfeeding-moms-need-know-about-tirzepatide

Whether you’re considering tirzepatide for diabetes, weight management, or metabolic health while breastfeeding, get evidence-based guidance to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. 💛

02/23/2026

Come hang out, meet some new mom friends, and support local business. 🩷💚

This Saturday, Feb 28th at Byatt and Brew from 1pm-3pm.

See you there!

02/23/2026

Happy Monday Vibe!

Breastfeeding + Black History Month + Family

02/13/2026

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/