Flourish Pediatric Therapy and Lactation LLC

Flourish Pediatric Therapy and Lactation LLC Occupational therapist and lactation consultant (IBCLC) providing OT, feeding therapy, and lactation support to babies and families in Lafayette, LA. OT/IBCLC

Finishing 2025 out with a full work day and setting intentions/goals for the new year. Getting my brain in gear to upda...
12/31/2025

Finishing 2025 out with a full work day and setting intentions/goals for the new year. Getting my brain in gear to update one Lactation OT course, create another for Gold Lactation, and will tackle anything else that comes my way!

Let's go, 2026!

12/21/2025

It's flupocalypse right now. Keep nursing those babies! May the odds be ever in your favor.

12/21/2025

If you develop signs of mastitis during the Christmas holiday:

❌ NO heat
❌ NO vigorous massage, theragun to your b***s, etc
❌ Feeding/pumping more often than normal
❌ No need for antibiotics right away

✔️ Use ice/antiinflammatories
✔️ Feed/pump at a normal frequency for you
✔️ Call your doctor if symptoms are not resolving after 24 hours

Also consider possible flu if symptoms came on suddenly and are accompanied by other things like body aches, high fever, nasal congestion, coughing.

Mastitis and flu can look a lot alike and there's plenty of flu circulating right now.

12/18/2025

As a lactation professional, I have very big feelings about Moms on Call and similar programs.

This reel is only touching on the impact of milk production, one of the drawbacks with use/adherence to a schedule....without "on demand" feedings or frequent milk removals, most women see a decline.

It's so so popular, but I have really only seen this work for mothers with very high storage capacities/supplies or who are not bothered by combination feeding.

If you're a mom looking to sustain high levels of milk production but you have an average or low breast storage capacity, Moms on Call is not likey to aid you in meeting your goals for breastfeeding.


12/15/2025

If your life feels like a 24/7 cluster feed and your baby is unsettled....crying, agitated, seems unsatisfied, especially with a lack of wet or dirty diapers....feed by any means necessary and see lactation, pronto.

Pump to protect your milk supply, because if baby isn't taking it out effectively, it saves you from a downward spiral while you wait to get in somewhere to be seen.

12/11/2025

No shade to you, Stanley cup moms! But Shot Glass and Average moms are weeping watching your reels, thinking they need to be finding room for their 4th deep freezer, and I need them to know that you Stanley moms are not, in fact, the average situation.

Average output: 3-5 oz
Low capacity (the Shot Glasses): 1-3 oz
High capacity (the Stanley's): 5+ (or much much more, I have seen 20+ 🤯)

As always, if you have questions about your milk production, consult an IBCLC!

12/10/2025

Full stop, parents should be allowed to accompany children if wanted or needed for therapy sessions.

Absolutely, separation can be okay and helpful in some circumstances....AFTER trust is built, with all parties consenting.

But no practice should REQUIRE you to hand your child over, particularly an infant or non verbal kiddo, ever. If you are uncomfortable, RUN in the opposite direction.

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304 La Rue France Ste 100
Lafayette, LA
70508

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

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