Your Milk Story Lactation Consulting

11/10/2025

🤱💛 Michelle had the joy of reconnecting with Kim Updegrove, Executive Director of the Mother’s Milk Bank at Austin , at the Babies and Bumps fair in Sugarland!

At Your Milk Story, we’re proud to serve as an official Milk Depot for MMBA — helping families donate their extra breastmilk so more babies can receive safe, pasteurized donor milk.

🌟 Why it matters:
Donor milk saves lives. It supports fragile and premature infants in hospitals, and it nourishes healthy babies when parents experience supply issues or recovery challenges.

💧 Got extra milk?
Become a milk donor! Set up your donor account and learn how to get started here:
👉 https://milkbank.org/donate-milk/

Once you’re approved, you can drop off your milk at Your Milk Story — we handle the rest!

🍼 Need donor milk for your baby?
We also have pasteurized donor milk available to support healthy babies right here in Houston. Learn more on our website:
🔗 yourmilkstory.com/donor-milk

Together, we can make sure every baby has access to human milk. 💕

11/03/2025

Don’t miss it!

Join Michelle Fassell, IBCLC,
THIS Thursday, November 6th, 12–12:30 PM (Virtual) for a free Lunch & Learn: “The 10 Most Common Prenatal Lactation Questions — Answered.”

This is your chance to get real, evidence-based answers before your baby arrives.
✨ Perfect for expecting parents who want to feel confident about feeding from day one!

🫄🏽DM me for the Google Meet link — it’s free, friendly, and perfect for your lunch break.

10/30/2025

🧛‍♂️ Even Baby Dracula Loves to Nurse! 🤱

Those tiny teeth might look scary… but don’t worry — breastfeeding doesn’t have to end when teeth appear!

Here’s the truth:
👶 When a baby is actively feeding, their tongue covers the lower teeth — so no biting happens!
😬 If biting does occur, it’s usually before or after a feed — when they’re distracted, teething, or testing boundaries.
💡 A calm “no biting,” a gentle unlatch, and offering the breast again later helps teach good manners.

✨ So, don’t fear the fang! Breastfeeding and teeth can absolutely coexist.

Want more myth-busting info (without the bite)?

Join me for my FREE Virtual Lunch & Learn:
💻 “10 Most Common Prenatal Lactation Questions — Answered”
📅 Wednesday, Nov 6 | ⏰ 12:00–12:30 PM
🎟️ DM me for the Google Meet link

10/29/2025

🎉 November is packed with connection + learning at Your Milk Story! 💛

✨ Nov 1 @ 11AM (at our office) — From Overwhelm to Ease: Helping Your Baby’s Nervous System Feel Safe
Join Dr. Ashley Rooth, DC from Wildflower Family Chiropractic, for a grounding discussion on how to support your baby’s regulation and calm during the early months.

🫄Nov 6 @ 12PM (Virtual) — Free Lunch & Learn: “10 Most Common Prenatal Lactation Questions—Answered!”
Curious what to really expect when it comes to milk production, pumping, or those first latches? Join Michelle Fassell, IBCLC for this live virtual session — DM us at Your Milk Story to get the Google Meet link!

🌈 Nov 8 @ 11AM (at our office)— Promoting a Sensory-Friendly Space for Breastfeeding
Stephanie Wong, MOT, OTR/L, CNT, IBCLC from Lovely Littles Therapy will share ways to make feeding calm and supportive for all babies.

📍 4909 Bissonnet St, Suite 115, Bellaire
🎟️ Free community events — space is limited! RSVP at the Story Time Socials link in our bio!

10/27/2025

How can October almost be over? We had a fun month of events ending with our second annual Mummy & Me Halloween Party!

10/23/2025

✨ Client Love ✨

“I worked with Michelle for my first daughter from infancy through breastfeeding a toddler, and it was a no-brainer to contact her again for my newborn! As a working mom and pediatric SLP, establishing and preserving a healthy breastfeeding relationship is a top priority of mine. Michelle listens intently, ensures my goals are prioritized while offering solutions and tangible resources, and is a strong advocate for both mom and baby!” 💕

Hearing stories like this reminds me why I do what I do — helping families find confidence, calm, and connection through feeding their babies. 💛

10/22/2025

🎃MUMMY & ME HALLOWEEN PARTY!

Join us this Saturday, October 25th at 12 PM for a spooktacular good time at Your Milk Story 👻

✨ Bring your little pumpkins for:
🧁 Snacks & treats
📸 A festive photo booth
🎭 Baby + parent costumes encouraged!

It’s a cozy, family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween and connect with other parents in our community 💛

📍 4909 Bissonnet St, Suite 115, Bellaire, TX
🎟️ Free to attend — come as you are (or as your favorite spooky character!)

Tag your parent friends and join the fun! 👇

10/16/2025

🎃 October at Your Milk Story is packed with connection, learning, and community!

Join us for three incredible Saturday events designed to support you through every stage of parenthood:

🧠 Navigating Stress During the Postpartum Period
with Chelby Mendell, LCSW, PMH-C
📅 October 18 | 11 AM
Learn practical, compassionate tools to manage the emotional ups and downs of postpartum life — and discover how to truly care for yourself while caring for your baby.

🧴 Tell Me Straight! Common Exposures During Pregnancy & Lactation
with Kate Richardson, MS, CGS — Mother to Baby Texas Tips
📅 October 25 | 11 AM
Get evidence-based answers on medications, household exposures, and products during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Real info. No fear. No fluff.

🕸️ Mummy & Me Halloween Party!
📅 October 25 | 12 PM
Stick around after the class for treats, a photo booth, and baby-friendly fun. Costumes welcome — the cuter (or spookier), the better! 👻

📍 4909 Bissonnet St, Suite 115, Bellaire

💛 Come learn, connect, and celebrate with your parenting village at Your Milk Story — we can’t wait to see you this October!

10/12/2025

An amazing story for breast cancer awareness month!

💗 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 💗

"October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are so very privileged to share Jo’s amazing story with you. Jo participated in the motherhood campaign and is one of the most amazingly confident, strong and beautiful women we have met. Thank you for sharing your story Jo.

'I wanted to share my story and this very personal image because I hope it will inspire others who are going through a similar situation and for them to know that you should never give up on your dreams, and that you are never too young to check your b***s.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 26, we knew that having a healthy baby might not have been possible but we never gave up hope. After years of chemo, radiotherapy and hormone treatment, my body clearly never gave up because only a month after my first cycle, I was actually pregnant. The feeling when we saw our sons heartbeat at 6 weeks old is indescribable. All of our dreams had actually come true but I knew the next 9 months were not going to be easy. I was constantly on edge and questioning if my body was actually going to be able to provide and grow a healthy baby. I felt unbelievably proud of myself and my body the first time I held my son in my arms.

Due to a mastectomy, only one of my breasts produced milk and therefore is more than double the size of the other one. At first, I was self-conscious about this as it’s pretty obvious. However, when I look at my son breastfeeding, I am reminded of how amazing my body is. My one ‘working’ b**b has been able to produce enough milk for me to exclusively breastfeed Javi since the day he was born, which I think is just incredible. For me, there is no better feeling in the world, than when I am breastfeeding my son, knowing that I never gave up hope that one day I would be holding him in my arms. Our breastfeeding journey has not been an easy one and we have both struggled but for me it shows that with a bit of determination and patience, anything is possible.'’’

(📸: ✍️: )

10/05/2025

🚨 Spots Are Almost Gone! 🚨

Our Infant Massage Class Series starts Saturday, Oct 11 — and space is filling FAST.

Don’t miss your chance to:
👶 Help your baby with gas relief & tummy comfort
😴 Support deeper, more restful sleep
💛 Strengthen your bond through nurturing touch

This 5-week series (Oct 11 – Nov 8) is designed for parents who want to connect more deeply with their baby while learning techniques that really make a difference.

🗓️ Saturdays, Oct 11 – Nov 8
⏰ 10–11 AM
$$ 120 for the entire series
📍 Your Milk Story office, 4909 Bissonnet Street, Suite 115, Bellaire TX

✨ This is your last chance to reserve your spot — sign up today before it’s full!

🔗 Sign up link in bio or at yourmilkstory.com

10/04/2025

Join us today at the BIRTH Fair , 10:30-4pm. It’s free and open to all families!

09/21/2025

✨ Hear from parents who joined our Infant Massage class ✨

Every family comes in with curiosity and leaves with more confidence, connection, and tools for soothing their baby. Here’s what they had to say:

➡️ “Our baby loves leg and foot massage during bath time. We feel more comfortable reading our baby’s cues.”
➡️ “I learned how to ease my baby’s stress and crying episodes.”
➡️ “I feel closer to my baby and more comfortable touching him.”
➡️ “Massage is a great bonding experience with my newborn, increasing my confidence in handling my baby (especially important as a first-time parent). My baby shows signs of relaxing during and after massage, and massage has also helped with tummy issues.”

💛 Infant massage is more than just touch—it’s a way to bond, help with sleep, ease tummy troubles, and build confidence as a parent.

🗓️ Our next 5-week series begins October 11 – November 8
⏰ Saturdays, 10–11 AM
📍 Your Milk Story, Bellaire, TX
🔗 Sign up via the link in bio

Don’t miss your chance to strengthen your bond with your baby through nurturing touch. 💕