Beyond the Breast

11/19/2025

Moving into one of the highest travel seasons of the year the BABES Act aims to ease challenges that many face when considering security screenings.
The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act aims to improve policy and procedures related to breastmilk, bottles, infant formula, infant juices and breast pumps.
Key components include:
*Improved Screening Protocols: The act requires the TSA to provide clear and updated guidance on how to handle breast milk and breastfeeding supplies, consulting with maternal health organizations to establish best practices.
* Regular Updates: The TSA is mandated to review and update these guidelines every five years to ensure they remain effective and relevant.

The BABES Act has the potential to bring consistency, hygiene, and common sense to these screenings so families can travel with confidence while also holding TSA accountable for any mishandling or contamination risks for breastmilk, pumps, infant formulas and containers.

11/12/2025

ByHeart Formula Recall Update 11/11/2025

Recall now includes ALL Unexpired Cans and Anywhere Pack "sticks"

Update follows an increasing number of infants across several states with symptoms of Botulism
Can UPC: 85004496800
Anywhere Pack UPC: 85004496802

Consumers are asked to discontinue use immediately and not to open cans/packs

ByHeart has opened their own investigation & is working with the FDA

11/09/2025

*Infant Formula Recall Alert*
A recall has been issued for ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula related to a cluster of infants with symptoms consistent with Botulism.
At least 13 infants across the U.S. have been affected.

2 Lots have been identified in these cases-IF using ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula, check the lot # and immediately discontinue use- return to the store or contact ByHeart Formula Company.

Lot #'s impacted: both have use by date of 12/01/2026
206VABP/251261P2
206VABP/25113P2

If your container(s) does not have these lot #'s, it is not part of the recall

Symptoms to watch for: these may be subtle and increase in severity
Lethargy, weak cry, difficulty with swallowing, low muscle tone, poor feeding and constipation.

11/05/2025

Allergies can make snack/meal planning a challenge for many. New to the allergy world or experienced label readers.

Common concerns include dairy, soy, eggs and wheat but any food could cause a reaction.
Stool samples aren't always accurate as they only look for/at occult blood which can signal a concern but doesn't give info about where the blood is coming from-
Cracked ni**le, inflamed gi, a**l fissure and straining with bowel movements, especially when considering babies and food sensitivities.
Symptoms can also vary from baby to baby - anything from increased gassiness & reflux to mucous stools and rashes/eczema.

Considering an elimination diet, switch to formula or how to proceed?
Navigating possible allergies? Dm me- As an IBCLC & allergy mom- I'd love to support you and your little one on your feeding journey

Have a food allergy? Please share some of your go to resources or snacks

What's the wildest allergy you've dealt with?

10/30/2025

Taking advantage of learning opportunities w/ a day on my old campus for a day of learning with &

10/26/2025

Nominations for the DFW Child Mom Approved List ends this Friday.

f I've helped along the way in your feeding journey, I'd be honored if you'd nominate me/Beyond the Breast in the DFW Child Mom Approved Awards.

Your nominations help other families find compassionate, evidence supported lactation care in Parker and Tarrant counties 🤱

Https://DFWChild.com/MomApprovedSurvey

10/22/2025

I've been sitting on this a few days but I'm so excited to share a few additional letters after my name- CEIM.
Officially a Certified Educator of Infant Massage 🥳
Group & Individual sessions available.

Dm for more info

10/20/2025

It's time to take a little break, refresh and refill my cup

10/19/2025

100% this- Pediatric Chiropractic care is a safe option for families and infants who are open to Chiropractic care.
If I've shared a resource option for a family, they can know that I've vetted them as providers, learned about their practice and philospophies- and that they are providers I would trust my own children's care with.

Looking for a pediatric or Webster certified chiropractor?
ICPA4Kids.com

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GKhzGNAYR/

This is pediatric chiropractic…not what you think or have been shown by others. It’s becoming popular for social media influencers to try and score likes, comments, or shares by rage-baiting about chiropractic. They’ll find a random chiropractor with no pediatric training posting inflammatory videos to incite the same type of engagement for their own wannabe social media presence, and use it to denounce all of chiropractic. We’re tired of the bad faith discussions around this profession. Chiropractic is not about cracking a spine, and it’s not about pain relief, either. Chiropractic is about the relationship between the spine and nervous system. If the trauma we experience from the pushing/pulling on our neck during birth, to the accumulation of physical/chemical/emotional stress throughout life causes misalignment/restrictions in the spine it will create adverse tension within the nervous system and interfere with how our body can regulate and coordinate function, making our body less capable of adapting to the changes we experience every day. Does this contribute to pain? Sure. Does it contribute to the most common issues we see in children like breastfeeding, colic, torticollis, reflux, etc? Absolutely. But it also make it harder for us to go about life expressing health at our fullest potential. This week a mom shared with us that since starting care for her 4 year old she noticed she’s sleeping better, less emotionally volatile, and overall happier. Of course she is! Our bodies work better well-adjusted…and it’s gentle, safe, and effective for all ages!
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Find a pediatric chiropractor at icpa4kids.com

10/18/2025

Sometimes there's a lot of determination, a few steps backwards mixed with forward movement and some physicians scratching their heads.

Breastmilk really is amazing - thinking outside of the box can help many families reach their feeding goals - in ways we may not have expected.

10/18/2025

So blessed to have participated in the Aledo Women in Business Fall event last night

Gorgeous weather, friends and new connections made!
-Families are blessed to have all of these resources in the community!

Thanks to Clara & Annie for organizing & for being the perfect backdrop to the evening.






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& MaryKay

10/17/2025

Join Us Tonight !
An evening of networking, food, fun & collaboration!