LGS Perinatal Services

04/21/2026

Having a c-section isn’t the beginning and end of your breastfeeding journey.
April is C-section Awareness Month, so let’s talk about what actually matters when it comes to breastfeeding after a cesarean 👇🏾
    1    You can absolutely breastfeed after a C-section.
A surgical birth does not cancel out your body’s ability to make milk.
    2    Your milk might come in a little later…and that’s okay.
It’s common for milk production to ramp up 12–24 hours later after a C-section, especially if labor was long, stressful, or unplanned.
    3    Skin-to-skin still matters
Even after surgery, skin-to-skin, (whether in the OR, recovery, or as soon as you’re able), helps regulate baby and supports that first latch.
    4    Positioning will make or break your comfort.
Trying to breastfeed on top of a fresh incision? Yeah, no. Positions like side-lying or football hold take pressure off your abdomen and make feeding way more sustainable.
    5    Pain control doesn’t make you weak. And it won’t impact breasfeeding.  If you’re in pain, it’s harder to relax, latch, and feed consistently. Many pain medications are compatible with breastfeeding, and managing your pain supports your feeding journey.
    6    Those IV fluids can skew the numbers.
Extra fluids during surgery can inflate baby’s birth weight, which can make early weight loss look more dramatic than it actually is.
    7    Your baby might be extra sleepy at first.
Medications used during surgery can make babies more drowsy, which means you may need to wake them for feeds and be a little more hands-on in the beginning.
    8    Early milk removal is key.
If baby isn’t latching effectively yet, hand expression or pumping early on helps signal your body to build supply. Don’t wait until there’s a problem—be proactive.
    9    Your body still knows what it’s doing.
Your hormones don’t get the memo that you had surgery—they still initiate milk production. Trust that your body is working, even if the start feels different.

You just had major abdominal surgery and a baby. Give yourself some grace. A slower start doesn’t mean you won’t find your rhythm.
Need help finding your rhythm? Visit www.lgsperinatalservices.com

04/02/2026

03/31/2026

New era, same mission 🏥💛 working inpatient, presenting at conferences, and still showing up for my private clients — God really said let’s stack the blessings. availability has shifted but I am NOT gone. link in bio to book your spot before it fills up.

03/21/2026

How long will it take pump companies to get the message they're spending money on the wrong sized "default" flanges included in their pumps??

03/12/2026

New Infographic: Antenatal Hand Expression

Our evidence-based handout provides guidance on expressing and storing colostrum during late pregnancy, including potential benefits, safety considerations, and realistic expectations. It encourages discussion with an obstetrical provider before starting.

Free printable PDF handouts are available for download on our website — designed for clinicians and families.

Antenatal Hand Expression Infographic:https://lacted.org/resources/BFHandouts/infographics/IABLE_Antenatal_Hand_Expression_Infographic.pdf

Antenatal Hand Expression Handout:https://lacted.org/resources/BFHandouts/iable_bf-ed_antenatal_hand_expression.pdf

Access all free handouts: https://lacted.org/iable-breastfeeding-education-handouts/

03/02/2026

03/01/2026

Join us next Sunday for a mini t***y talk on all things breastfeeding, what to expect, and kicking those scary myths to the curb🦵🏾. Followed by a prenatal yoga class!

02/24/2026

Time and time again, consult after consult, I have clients come in and tell me they’re NOT eating!! I hate to break it to you guys (not really), a banana and coffee isn’t an adequate breakfast!

Your body is pulling from nutrient stores daily to produce milk — protein, fatty acids, B vitamins, iodine, choline, and iron. Milk production is prioritized. That means even if your intake is low, your body will still try to protect baby first.
And that’s where postpartum depletion creeps in.
If you’re under-eating, skipping meals, heavily restricting, or surviving off caffeine and vibes… your body compensates by dipping into reserves. Over time, that can look like:
• Persistent fatigue
• Brain fog
• Hair shedding
• Mood shifts
• Feeling “touched out” and drained
• Slower physical recovery

Breastfeeding itself is not the problem.
Undernourished breastfeeding is.
On average, lactation increases energy needs by about 330–500 calories per day — sometimes more depending on milk volume and activity level. Protein needs increase. Micronutrient demands increase. Hydration matters. Blood sugar stability matters.

You cannot pour breastmilk from a depleted body. (I mean you can, but why would you want to?)
Postpartum healing + milk production requires intentional fueling. This is not the season for aggressive dieting, skipping meals, or pretending hunger isn’t there.

Eat like your body is doing something extraordinary. Because it is.

02/13/2026

When you heard the doctor gave a breastfeeding mom the Depo shot in the hospital…
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And her friends told her breastfeeding will prevent pregnancy. 🫤
Let’s be clear:
LAM only works under very specific conditions.
Even then, real-life use leaves up to an 8% chance of pregnancy.
Ovulation happens before your first period.
Estrogen can impact supply.
Progestin methods affect people differently.
This isn’t anti-birth control.
It’s pro-informed consent.
If your supply changed after starting a method and nobody warned you? That’s not on you.
Save this.
Share it.
And let’s set a plan for birth control before your postpartum visit.

02/13/2026

Breastfeeding + postpartum mamas, I have a question 👀
What birth control did you choose after having your baby?
• Mini pill
• Depo shot
• IUD
• Implant
• Combo pill
• Condoms
• Natural family planning
• Nothing at all
Taking a poll on what folks are choosing IRL. This is a safe space!

02/12/2026

The US Office on Women’s Health highlights Black celebrity moms who breastfeed for a reason.

Because representation changes norms.

When people see breastfeeding modeled by women who look like them
it stops feeling rare
it stops feeling questionable
it starts feeling possible.

For generations, Black women have faced
less support
more scrutiny
and fewer visible examples of breastfeeding being protected and celebrated.

So when public figures like Serena Williams, Beyoncé, Gabrielle Union, and Keke Palmer share their breastfeeding journeys
they aren’t oversharing.
They’re shifting the narrative.
They’re showing that breastfeeding belongs everywhere
in every body
in every community.
Normalize it by showing it.

Visibility is support
and support changes outcomes 🤱

🤱 Drop this if you breastfed longer than anyone expected you to
or longer than you expected
Your story matters.