Beyond the Breast

12/20/2025

A few of my faves for new moms especially in the holiday season

🎁 An adorable baby - or two, all sizes are perfect!
🎁 A mug for their fave tea, broth or coffee & a cup w/ handle preferred for helping to stay hydrated
🎁 Comfy chair for feeding sessions or resting a moment
🎁 Snacks - smaller portions or grazing during the day may be easier to manage & digest if baby has recently arrived
🎁 Whether you're offering a bottle on occassion or for every feeding, a ni**le that promotes a wide gape and deep latch is a recommended - like these triangle shaped ones
🎁 Pumping? The correct fl**ge size will make all the difference!
🎁 Pillows for your support and baby's - for your back, feet or to help bring baby close during feeding sessions
🎁 Phone- okay may not a must have but certainly handy for all those adorable baby pics, updating friends/family or scheduling appts in the early weeks
🎁 Lightweight balm, cream or coconut oil can help soothe sore nip(ples) or aidnin lubricating fl**ges if pumping
🎁 Infant Feeding Support from a trusted source- this model also comes with infant massage training, a quirky sense of humor and 20 yrs experience of helping families

What are some of your faves for new moms during the holidays?

12/17/2025

Holiday Office Closure Notice

Our office will be closed December 18 – January 1 as we take time to rest and enjoy the holiday season with friends, family, and loved ones.

Current clients are always welcome to reach out if support is needed during this time. I will respond as availability allows.

January appointments are now open. If you’re expecting in early 2026, now is the time to schedule your prenatal lactation visit to ensure support is in place before baby arrives.

Thank you for a wonderful year and for trusting Beyond the Breast with your family’s care. Wishing you a season filled with rest, connection, and warmth.

💗Heather

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

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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.