Ancestral Path Holistics

02/20/2026

It sounds wild, but there’s research suggesting that getting pregnant while breastfeeding may increase the chance of twins X9

Here’s the science behind it.

Breastfeeding keeps prolactin levels elevated. Prolactin suppresses ovulation, but when your cycle starts returning, hormones can fluctuate quite dramatically.

During that transition, the body can sometimes release more than one egg in a cycle. That’s called hyperovulation.

If two eggs are released and fertilised, that’s fraternal twins.

Dr. Gary Steinman, a twin researcher, proposed that the hormonal environment during breastfeeding, particularly changes in FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) may temporarily increase the likelihood of releasing multiple eggs.

It doesn’t mean breastfeeding causes twins.
It doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed.

But the postpartum body is hormonally dynamic and occasionally, that can mean two eggs instead of one.

Biology is layered like that.

If you know a breastfeeding mama, send this to her. Biology is wild.

Would you be excited… or slightly terrified? 😅

02/20/2026

Facebook finally approved my name change! Took them long enough.

02/19/2026

Dry brushing is good for everyone. Not only does it help the brain in little ones to connect to the new body part, it also stimulates the lymphatic system.

We should all be dry brushing daily.

02/07/2026

For decades, 24 and 27mm fl**ges have been treated as the standard sizes for breast pumps. These sizes were arbitrarily picked and not actually based on any research or science. Old advice used to recommend sizing up for comfort. Once multiple sizes because available, common recommendations included measuring the base of the ni***es and adding 2-3mm. As more moms started pumping and pumps became more widely available for use, we also saw an increase in plugged ducts, mastitis, ni**le damage and dropping milk supply. Why?! We now know that these sizes are far too big for most women. In fact, ACTUAL research on pump fl**ge fit recommends going SMALLER. New guidelines recommend measuring the base AND the tip of the ni**le and starting with the smaller size and gradually increasing until maximal comfort and milk output are observed. The most common sizes I see in my practice are 13-17mm. I rarely have anything above and 18. Yes. Anatomy is unique. Occasionally someone may need larger for their anatomy. But it’s extremely rare to use what comes in the box.

If your lactation consultant at the hospital told you the 24mm was good by just looking at your ni**le, or they measured the base of the ni**le and added to that number, they are working off of old recommendations that were not based on research because it didn’t exist until 2024. But that could absolutely impact your pumping journey. Hospital based IBCLCs are AMAZING!!! They often don’t have as many resources, have too many patients to see, and are doing the best they can. They may not have time to tell you all of these things or even know it is a thing yet. It is a thing and size does matter.

01/31/2026

Agreed

01/30/2026

I have freezer space at my Donation Station for about 200oz of breast milk. If you have any to donate that is medication free, smoker free, alcohol free, MJ free, and COVID vax free please pm me. I will need to know your diet and vax history. Location is Lawton, Oklahoma.

01/30/2026

01/20/2026

Cholesterol plays an important role in your body’s production of bile.

Bile is a yellow-green fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.

It’s composed of bile salts, cholesterol, and waste products like bilirubin, a pigment derived from the breakdown of old red blood cells that gives bile its characteristic yellow-green color.

Bile plays a vital role in the digestive tract by breaking down fats into smaller components called fatty acids, which your body can absorb and use for energy.

In addition, bile is critical for the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients and for eliminating toxins.

While too much cholesterol can contribute to the formation of gallstones, too little can lead to low bile acid and subsequent nutrient deficiencies, digestive issues, and fat malabsorption.

Support healthy blood cholesterol by following a nutritious, low-carb diet and implementing an active lifestyle.

01/20/2026