Milky Moms

Lactation Services, Maternal Mental Health, and Infant Safety Courses. We accept most insurances!

Milky Moms is owned by Nurse Practitioners Lea Lacefield and Laura Behm. Both Lea and Laura are Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP), Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP-C), and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). Team members Lana Smith, Mallory Alves, Saba Rastegar, Savanna Bullard, Jordan Gatton, Kelly McKenny, Amy Hess, Trina Gardiner, Cathy Gibson, Laurel Cahill, Renee Neuens, and Kerry Elderkin bring over 200 years of healthcare experience to the Milky Moms team. With extensive education and training, we can provide lactation classes & consultations and assess, diagnose, and treat conditions related to feeding for both baby & mom. We offer perinatal mental health services, including therapy and medication management. We have medical appointments for complex lactation concerns and female hormone evaluation.

12/24/2025

Our staff had a great time participating in our Holiday Spirit Week!

12/19/2025

DID you know that rates of mastitis go up around holiday periods? So why??? Shorter feeds, stretching feedings, holiday parties, and restricting the flow (new clothes, wearing a non-nursing bra that is too tight).

So, how do I avoid?
- Listen to your breasts and continue with frequent milk removal. Others wanting to hold your baby can wait!

- Do not stretch or shorten feedings.

- Avoid wearing tight fitting clothes/bras.

- PLAN AHEAD, how and where will you feed your baby or pump?

-Do not be afraid to feed your baby in public and leave events to get home to your infant.

- If you do develop clogged ducts and/or signs or symptoms of mastitis please reach out to us.

12/18/2025

Milky Moms grew by three sweet new additions this year 💜

Tiffany welcomed baby girl Chloe in August,

Natalie welcomed baby girl Cimone in October, and

Jordan welcomed baby boy Weston in December.

Three babies, three growing families, and so much joy all around. Everyone is doing well and we are so happy for them.

12/17/2025

❤️💚 Start Strong was so proud to be a part of this!

12/13/2025

Our team celebrated the holidays last night 🎄✨
It’s not often we all get the chance to be together (Kerry even traveled in from our Massachusetts office!), but when we do, it’s always such a great time. Grateful for this incredible team—truly the best 🤍.

12/12/2025

Our phone lines will close at 1:00 PM today, so we can celebrate the holiday with our team. Please call/message us before then for any needs.

Thank you so much for your understanding and for supporting our mission. We’re grateful for you and wish you a warm, happy holiday season from all of us at Milky Moms.

12/10/2025

Postpartum support groups are essential as they provide new parents with a secure environment to share experiences, feel understood, and alleviate the isolation that often follows childbirth. They offer emotional support, practical guidance, and reassurance from both peers and professionals. These groups can also facilitate connections between parents and resources before challenges intensify. We value supporting our communities here at Milky Moms.

12/09/2025

We had the best time at one of our favorite events, Donuts with Santa. If you have any photos to share, share them in the comments.

12/08/2025

Lots of events this week, come join us !

12/03/2025

breastfeeding during the season of colds and stuffy noses
can be extra challenging. Try nursing in a steamy room, clearing
baby's nose with saline, or nursing in more upright positions. Nursing
frequently keeps your little one hydrated when they're not feeling
well and may be less interested in other foods.

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12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we are proud to introduce Start Strong, our nonprofit supporting families in Southern Maryland.

Start Strong provides essential resources, including newborn and childhood safety education, feeding support, and services for new parents. We host community programs and events that bring families together and help children in financial need.

Many of these vital services, including feeding support and basic safety items such as car seats, are not covered by insurance for the families we serve. Start Strong fills that gap by offering education, resources, and direct support where coverage falls short.

Every family deserves a strong, confident, and healthy beginning. If you believe in strengthening families and building a more supportive community, we invite you to give or share this message today. Together, we can help ensure that every child and every family gets a strong start.

If you can, please consider donating or sharing:
https://www.milkymoms.org/start-strong

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1 Saint Marys Avenue
La Plata, MD
20646

Website

http://milkymoms.org/

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