Nurture Lactation

Nurture Lactation Personal, in-home breastfeeding consultations to cover everything from pregnancy to weaning.

As your trusted lactation consultant in Lee's Summit, MO, Nurture Lactation KC understands that every parent and baby is unique. We are here to offer personalized guidance and assistance on your breastfeeding journey. Our skilled consultants are experienced in addressing tongue ties, helping you navigate the challenges of returning to work while breastfeeding, and more. We take pride in being a women owned business, and we are passionate about empowering and supporting all families on their breastfeeding journey. Contact us today and let us help you nurture a strong bond with your baby through breastfeeding, and pumping.

No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just real support. 🫶If you’re pregnant and wondering:• Will breastfeeding come naturally?• H...
04/03/2026

No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just real support. 🫶

If you’re pregnant and wondering:
• Will breastfeeding come naturally?
• How do I know baby is getting enough?
• What do I actually need to know before day one?

This class is for YOU.

Join us for Breastfeeding 101 with our IBCLC, Emily Wegener, and walk away feeling prepared and confident heading into postpartum.

📅 April 22nd | 6–7 PM
📍 North Oak Library
💻 Free — sign up via the link in our bio!

🚨 Pumping shouldn’t hurt — and it shouldn’t feel like guesswork.If you’ve ever wondered “Is this normal?” … this is your...
04/02/2026

🚨 Pumping shouldn’t hurt — and it shouldn’t feel like guesswork.

If you’ve ever wondered “Is this normal?” … this is your sign to book a fl**ge fitting consult 👇

You might benefit if you’re experiencing:
• Sore, cracked, or bleeding ni***es
• Low milk output (even when you’re pumping often)
• Ni***es rubbing, swelling, or turning white while pumping
• Pain during or after sessions
• Leaking around the fl**ge or poor suction
• One side producing way more than the other
• Elastic ni***es (pulling too far into the tunnel)
• Constantly adjusting your pump but still uncomfortable
• Feeling like your pump just isn’t working for you

✨ The truth? Fl**ge size is NOT one-size-fits-all — and the wrong fit can impact both comfort and output.

A proper fitting can:
✔️ Improve comfort immediately
✔️ Increase milk output
✔️ Protect your ni**le tissue
✔️ Make pumping way less stressful

You deserve pumping that actually works with your body, not against it 💛

📍 Fl**ge fitting consults available at ALL 3 locations
🗓️ Appointments available 7 days a week!

📞 Call/Text: 816.281.7558
📧 Email: hello@nurturelactationkc.com

Lots of laughs today… but no jokes here 😉 (hi, April Fools!)We’re OPEN in Leawood and ready to serve all our Kansas fami...
04/01/2026

Lots of laughs today… but no jokes here 😉 (hi, April Fools!)

We’re OPEN in Leawood and ready to serve all our Kansas families 💛 — and we’d love to see more of you in this space!

Appointments are available in our beautiful Leawood clinic Tuesday–Saturday, with plenty of openings ready for you ✨

📞 Call/Text: 816.281.7558
📧 Email: hello@nurturelactationkc.com

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨As we wrap up introducing the women behind Nurture Lactation during this season of growth and new brand...
03/31/2026

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

As we wrap up introducing the women behind Nurture Lactation during this season of growth and new branding, it’s only fitting to highlight the person who started it all 💚

Meet Sarah!

Sarah is the founder of Nurture Lactation and the heart behind the mission that brought this entire team together. What began as a passion for supporting mothers and babies has grown into a thriving community of providers dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based lactation care across the Kansas City metro.

As an IBCLC, Sarah is known for her depth of knowledge, clinical expertise, and unwavering dedication to families navigating complex feeding journeys. She has built Nurture Lactation with one goal in mind: to ensure that no family has to walk through feeding challenges alone.

While our team supports the full spectrum of lactation care, Sarah especially shines in:

• Advanced oral restriction & tongue tie management
• Fl**ge fittings and low milk supply support
• Bottle refusal & complex feeding dynamics
• Guiding families through some of the most challenging feeding situations with clarity and confidence

But beyond her clinical expertise, Sarah’s greatest strength is the way she builds people up — both the families she serves and the team she has carefully cultivated. Her leadership, vision, and heart for maternal care are the reason Nurture Lactation exists today.

Because of her, thousands of families across our community have received the support, encouragement, and expertise they deserve during one of the most important seasons of life.

And because of her, this incredible group of women gets to do the work we love every single day.

We’re endlessly grateful for the vision, passion, and leadership she brings to Nurture 💚

📍 Lee’s Summit clinic
💻 Virtual visits available
🔗 nurturelactationkc.com

Most moms don’t realize they have legal protection when returning to work while breastfeeding.Under the Affordable Care ...
03/30/2026

Most moms don’t realize they have legal protection when returning to work while breastfeeding.

Under the Affordable Care Act, employers are required to provide break time and a private, non-bathroom space to pump.

And newer laws have expanded these protections to cover even more workers—including many in healthcare.

If you’re struggling to get time or space to pump, you are not asking for too much—you are asking for what you’re legally entitled to.

Call or text us if you need help 💚
📲 816.281.7558
📩 hello@nurturelactationkc.com

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨As we continue introducing the women behind Nurture Lactation during this season of growth and new bran...
03/28/2026

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

As we continue introducing the women behind Nurture Lactation during this season of growth and new branding, today we’re excited to highlight another incredible member of our team 💚

Meet Amanda.

Amanda is an IBCLC whose warmth, compassion, and dedication to families shines through in every appointment. She is deeply committed to helping parents navigate feeding challenges with clarity, confidence, and a plan that truly works for their family.

Amanda has a special gift for supporting families through complex feeding journeys while making them feel heard, supported, and capable along the way.

While our team supports the full spectrum of lactation care, Amanda especially shines in:

• Low milk supply support & management
• Oral restrictions and feeding challenges
• Combo feeding guidance for growing families
• Expert fl**ge fittings and pumping support

Her thoughtful, individualized approach helps families understand their options and move forward with confidence, even when feeding feels complicated or overwhelming.

Amanda supports families throughout Kansas and the greater Kansas City metro area through home, clinic, and virtual visits — meeting families where they are and walking alongside them every step of the way.

We are so grateful for the care and expertise she brings to the Nurture team 💚

📍 Serving families across Missouri & Kansas
🏡 Home, clinic & virtual visits available
🔗 nurturelactationkc.com

🚨 Signs Your Pump Setup May Need AdjustingPumping shouldn’t be painful, ineffective, or frustrating. If something feels ...
03/27/2026

🚨 Signs Your Pump Setup May Need Adjusting

Pumping shouldn’t be painful, ineffective, or frustrating. If something feels off, your pump setup might need a few tweaks.

✨ The right pump setup can make a huge difference in comfort, milk removal, and protecting your supply.

If pumping feels uncomfortable or ineffective, working with an IBCLC can help assess your pump, fl**ge sizing, and settings.

You deserve a pumping experience that actually works for your body 💚

Reach out to schedule a pump/fl**ge fitting session!
📲 816.281.7558
📩 hello@nurturelactationkc.com

Did you know your body goes through three distinct phases of milk production after birth? 🤍Understanding these phases ca...
03/26/2026

Did you know your body goes through three distinct phases of milk production after birth? 🤍

Understanding these phases can help set realistic expectations for your feeding journey.

🥛 Colostrum Phase (Birth – ~Day 3)
Your first milk is thick, golden, and packed with antibodies and immune protection. While the volume is small, it’s exactly the amount your baby needs in those early days.

🥛 Transition Phase (~Days 3–10)
This is when your milk begins to increase in volume and change in composition. Many parents notice their breasts feeling fuller as the body shifts toward producing more milk.

🥛 Mature Milk Phase (~Day 10 onward)
Your milk supply stabilizes and adjusts based on how often milk is removed. This is where supply and demand really begins to regulate production.

✨ Every feeding journey looks different, and these timelines can vary from family to family.

If you ever have questions about milk supply, feeding patterns, or what’s normal, working with an IBCLC can help you better understand what your body (and baby) are doing.

You don’t have to figure it out alone 💚

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨As we continue introducing the women behind Nurture Lactation during this season of growth and new bran...
03/26/2026

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

As we continue introducing the women behind Nurture Lactation during this season of growth and new branding, today we’re excited to highlight another incredible member of our team 💚

Meet Elizabeth.

Elizabeth is an RN and IBCLC who brings both clinical expertise and a deeply supportive presence to the families she serves. With a passion for helping parents feel confident and equipped, she focuses on meeting families exactly where they are in their feeding journey and creating practical, individualized plans that work for real life.

While our team supports the full spectrum of lactation care, Elizabeth especially shines in:

• Advanced and complex feeding support
• Low milk supply management & fl**ge fittings
• Prenatal preparation and early lactation establishment
• Helping families build strong feeding foundations from the start

Elizabeth has a thoughtful, encouraging approach that helps families feel understood and supported as they navigate challenges and celebrate milestones along the way.

Through her work, she continues to support families across Kansas and the greater Kansas City metro area with compassionate, evidence-based care.

We are so grateful for the knowledge, dedication, and heart she brings to the Nurture team 💚

📍 Serving families across Kansas & the KC metro
🏡 Home, clinic & virtual visits available
🔗 nurturelactationkc.com

03/25/2026

Still on the fence about taking a prenatal breastfeeding class? Here’s why we think it’s worth your time. 👇

✨ You’ll understand your body before baby arrives. Knowing how milk is made and what drives supply means fewer surprises — and less panic — in those early days.

✨ It’s so much easier to learn before you’re sleep-deprived. Prenatal is your window to ask questions and actually retain the answers. Take advantage of it!

✨ You’ll know when to ask for help — and who to call. A good class helps you recognize when something needs attention so you’re never left second-guessing yourself.

The best part? Our prenatal breastfeeding class is completely free and offered quarterly across the Kansas City metro. No catch, just the knowledge you deserve going into this journey.

📲 Sign up via the link in our bio, or DM us and we’ll get you registered!

✨ MODEL CALL ✨We’re so excited to partner with Alejandra of .jandra to offer a special opportunity for our community 🤍Al...
03/25/2026

✨ MODEL CALL ✨

We’re so excited to partner with Alejandra of .jandra to offer a special opportunity for our community 🤍

Alejandra is offering FREE Craniosacral Therapy (CST) sessions for newborns as part of a model call!

Craniosacral Therapy is a very gentle, hands-on form of bodywork that supports your baby’s nervous system and the connective tissue throughout their body. It can help with things like tension, feeding challenges, and overall regulation 🫶

🍼 What you’ll receive:
A FREE 30-minute infant bodywork session

📋 What’s required:
Participants must meet all model call requirements (see details above!)

📲 How to apply:
Text the phone number listed above to be considered

Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly—don’t miss this opportunity to support your baby in a calm, nurturing way 💫

🚫 Breastfeeding Myth“You should always feel your milk come in.”✔️ The Truth:While some parents notice a sudden feeling o...
03/24/2026

🚫 Breastfeeding Myth
“You should always feel your milk come in.”

✔️ The Truth:
While some parents notice a sudden feeling of fullness or engorgement when their milk transitions, others experience much more subtle changes. Both can be completely normal.

Around day 2–5 postpartum, your body shifts from producing colostrum to increasing milk volume. For some, this feels very obvious — breasts may feel fuller, warmer, or heavier.

For others, the change is gradual and you may not feel a dramatic difference at all.

And that’s okay.

✨ Signs milk production is increasing may include:
• Baby swallowing more during feeds
• More frequent wet diapers
• Breasts feeling slightly fuller before feeds and softer after
• Baby seeming satisfied after feeding

Not feeling engorged does not mean you aren’t making milk.

If you ever feel unsure about your milk supply, feeding patterns, or what’s normal in those early days, an IBCLC can help assess feeding and provide reassurance or support.

You don’t have to figure it out alone 💚

Address

656 Southeast Bayberry Lane, Suite 105
Lees Summit, MO
64063

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+18162817558

Website

https://msha.ke/nurturelactation?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZb4bwaiGj5w-88G4Z6jSrQeNDyN

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