Little Orchids Birth and Wellness Services

03/09/2026

Here's some helpful information on gestational diabetes!

03/06/2026

This is an interesting read! We hope to see research like this continue!

🚨 Recent research is challenging the CDC's strict guidelines on breast milk storage—especially for partially used bottles after feeding.

The CDC currently recommends using or discarding leftover breast milk within 1–2 hours after a baby finishes feeding from the bottle, to limit bacterial risks.

A 2026 German study (preprint on medRxiv, with 44 healthy full-term infants) tested this directly by measuring bacterial growth in leftover human milk after actual bottle feeds.

Main findings:

• Bacterial levels rose after feeding due to contact with the baby's mouth, but showed no meaningful further increase at 4 hours or 8 hours—whether kept at room temperature (~20°C) or refrigerated (4°C).

• Significant growth appeared only after 24 hours at room temperature.

• Refrigerated leftover milk stayed low-risk and stable for up to 24 hours.

For healthy, full-term babies, this suggests it's generally safe to:

• Refrigerate a partially used bottle and reuse it within 24 hours, or

• Leave it at room temperature for up to 8 hours when needed.

Unused pumped milk also proved more stable than the CDC's 4-hour room-temperature rule, with very little bacterial growth even up to 24 hours in many cases, consistent with other recent studies.

The current guidelines are understandably cautious, especially for preterm infants, NICU babies, or those with health issues, who should stick to stricter rules and check with a doctor.

For most parents with healthy babies, though, this new evidence provides real relief: less wasted breast milk, fewer stressful discards, and guidelines that better match actual safety data and everyday feeding life.

🔗 Full preprint: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.02.13.26346179v1.full-text

03/04/2026

Did you know we offer newborn hearing screenings? Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) testing is available for infants born at home, outside of a hospital setting, within the first six weeks of life. Click the link below for more information!

https://www.littleorchidsbirth.com/newborn-hearing-screen

03/02/2026

Check out our blog about thriving through menopause! It's full of helpful information, including a free menopause supplement guide!

https://www.littleorchidsbirth.com/new-blog

02/23/2026

Check out our very first introduction episode! Also, cut us a little slack...podcasting is new to both of us. We're looking forward to becoming more comfortable with the camera and can't wait for our childbirth education series!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vH9Gaxzzz8yYLRRzyXmWg?si=nKaTnXfqRV-q2K8iaw_gIA

02/11/2026

Check out some new items in our store! From shirts to bags and even free E-Books, our Little Orchids shop has it all!

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02/05/2026

We all can relate to this in some way or another! Share your ditched parenting idea in the comments!

Apparently, I had no clue what to expect🙈

01/27/2026

01/21/2026

📢 Important Recall Notice! 📢

Evenflo has issued a voluntary recall for All4One car seats. Testing found potential for the adjustable recline mechanism to shift from one position to another in rear facing mode. If the recline position changes during a crash, a backseat rider sitting next to the rear facing car seat is at risk of injury if their fingers are inside the recline mechanism.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲. Instructions are available on the Evenflo website that allow a towel to be placed inside the recline mechanism to fill in the open space.

See our website for more details including model list, towel instruction link, and replacement remedy for affected seats.
https://csftl.org/recall-evenflo-all4one/

01/14/2026

Did you know we offer personalized support for Lyme & Co-Infections through natural wellness?

Lyme disease is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and overlooked in conventional healthcare settings. Many individuals suffering from Lyme and its co-infections find themselves searching for answers, navigating complex symptoms, and struggling to find practitioners who understand what they’re going through. I know this firsthand, because my own family has walked this path.

After over a year of searching for solutions for my daughter’s mysterious illness, we discovered Lyme Disease was at the root of her struggles. As we dug deeper, we learned that my son, husband, and I were also affected, and Lyme explains symptoms that I’ve dealt with since childhood. Our journey to healing has required extensive research, travel, and a truly holistic approach. This experience has fueled my passion for helping others find support, relief, and hope without having to go through it alone.

Follow the link below to see our available packages!

https://www.littleorchidsbirth.com/lyme

01/12/2026

We've gotten asked alot lately about what makes a person a good candidate for a homebirth, so let's talk about it!

Who is a candidate for home birth?
Home birth with a licensed midwife can be a good option for mothers who are low risk. This means that there are no major foreseeable complications, and the client does not have any major chronic medical conditions, like diabetes or heart/blood pressure problems. Certain surgical history, other medical issues, and complications that may arise during pregnancy may also make a client too high risk to plan a home birth with a licensed midwife. Our major goal is to maintain safe care. For some families, the hospital is a safer choice for care.

Hope that helps! Feel free to message us with any questions.

01/09/2026

The first week back from the holiday break can be tough! Make sure to take time to do something that makes you happy this weekend 💕