First Flight Lactation

04/02/2026

Humans are carry animals 🤱🩷

“I can’t put my baby down more than 5 minutes without them waking up wanting the b**b. My milk supply must be low”. Nope. It’s because babies don’t like to be put down! Their survival mechanisms kick in to make sure they’re back in the arms of the people who can keep them safe from predators and ensure that they will be fed when the time comes. We are carry mammals, like monkeys, kangaroos and wallabies (I’ve always wanted to use wallabies in a post 😂)

Carry mammals birth the most immature babies in the animal kingdom. They are completely parent dependent for food, warmth and safety. Our milk has very low levels of fat and protein, so our babies need to latch and feed frequently.

Being on your body for the first 3 months helps regulate their heart rate, respiratory rate, and helps them transition between wake and sleep states. It also keeps them close to their foods source and the person who will clean them and monitor for first signs of infection or illness. Babies are most vulnerable to SIDS in the first 3 months, so staying on your body helps protect them. As long as you have a pain free latch, are hearing swallowing when baby is at the breast, baby is making lots of wet and routine poopy diapers and baby is steadily gaining weight across time, it’s not your milk supply that’s making them cry when you put them down. It’s the being put down.
breastfeedingmoms

03/10/2026

Chin is the “door open” button for baby!!

02/27/2026

Prenatal Education and immediate breastfeeding support are the keys to postpartum breastfeeding success.

Moms with United Healthcare and Cigna can get prenatal breastfeeding education and postpartum visits 100% insurance covered care through 1st Flight Lactation!

02/10/2026

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Did you know that breastfeeding reduces risk of the #1 killer of women—heart disease? How does this work? And how does lactation also lower risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and other cardiometabolic problems? This fascinating 2025 review explains the mechanisms underlying these amazing health benefits of breastfeeding, which its authors call “a cornerstone of maternal health.” Free download here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40689046/

01/23/2026

Take those mitts off baby’s hands!!

12/30/2025

12/29/2025

http://www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/ Michelle's left ni**le is so sore, she's pumped only on that side for 2 days. A switch from cross-cradle to a Natural Br...

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

Info straight from experts for breastfeeding-safe options to treat a cold: cough, congestion, fever, allergies...and more. Plus, a chart of combo products!

12/18/2025

12/16/2025

* Your milk contains stem cells, which can go on to become heart, kidney, or brain tissue
* One of the best ways to treat cracked ni**les is to put your own milk on them. Coconut and olive oils work better than most store bought balms/creams
* Evening breast milk contains more melatonin—a hormone to help baby sleep. Night milk is lower in water and higher in fat to help baby sleep and grow
* The taste of breast milk changes slightly based on your diet. This helps babies get used to different tastes to prepare them to eat a variety of solid foods
*The taste changes and the flow and volume of milk can drop during your period, making some babies become fussy around that time or the month
* Most babies suck stronger and longer to the taste of garlic in breast milk than to any other flavor you eat
* Continue to breastfeed even if you’re sick. When sick, your body makes antibodies that pass on to baby, reducing their risk of getting sick
* Colostrum contains 10x more beta-carotene than mature breast milk. It has increased levels of vitamin E and zinc to promote a newborn’s skin and eye development
* “Good bacteria” are constantly transferred from your body to your milk; the precise strains of bacteria fluctuate daily and from season to season
* Your milk has a unique smell that your baby can identify. The smell is similar to your amniotic fluid. This helps baby find the breast after birth
*Speaking of smells, your body odor may be more pungent after birth. This helps baby recognize you as mom and distinguish you from other adults
* Breastfeeding promotes proper mouth development. Studies have found that babies who were exclusively breastfed for the first six months were less likely to have teeth alignment issues such as open bites, crossbites, and overbites, than those exclusively breastfed for shorter lengths of time or not at all
*Pumping is breastfeeding, too

12/14/2025

Night feeding are biologically normal.