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Let’s talk about the “I drank two Dr Peppers and my milk increased” storyBecause sometimes… it actually does feel trueAn...
02/26/2026

Let’s talk about the “I drank two Dr Peppers and my milk increased” story

Because sometimes… it actually does feel true

And also
It’s not magic

Here’s what’s usually happening 👇

If someone has been:
• Under-eating (hello, newborn survival mode)
• Accidentally in a calorie deficit
• Mildly dehydrated
• Running on caffeine and crumbs

Then suddenly they drink two regular Dr Peppers

What changed?

✨ Fluids
✨ Sugar (aka quick carbohydrates)
✨ Calories

A regular Dr Pepper has about 150 calories and ~40g of sugar
Two of them = ~300 calories and a decent fluid bump

If your body has been slightly under-fueled, that quick energy can:

• Raise blood glucose
• Lower stress hormones like cortisol
• Signal “we’re safe, we have fuel”
• Improve milk ejection (letdown can be stress-sensitive)

Milk production is energy-intensive
Your body prioritizes survival first
If you’re chronically under-eating, your supply can dip because your body is conserving

So when you suddenly provide:
Calories + hydration + a little nervous system relief

Supply can perk up

Not because Dr Pepper has secret lactation powers
But because your body finally got enough input

Important nuance:

If you’re already well-fed and hydrated, drinking soda won’t increase supply
More milk still comes from milk removal

Milk out = signal to make more

But if someone was unintentionally undernourished?
The “Dr Pepper boost” is really a calorie and hydration correction

This is also why some people notice supply dips when they’re:
• Dieting
• Skipping meals
• Post-illness
• Extra stressed
• Back at work and forgetting to eat
•Periods have returned

The takeaway isn’t “drink soda to make milk”

It’s this:
Your body needs adequate fuel and fluids to comfortably maintain production

Eat consistently
Drink to thirst
Remove milk regularly

And if two Dr Peppers were the thing that got calories into you that day?
No shame in that game

Sometimes supply stories are less about magic foods
And more about basic physiology catching up 💛

02/26/2026

3 different ways to find the right pump fl**ge to use with the

Your fl**ge should feel comfortable, no rubbing or pinching. It should feel like a gentle tug or nothing at all. It should efficiently move your milk to maintain your supply without causing plugged ducts or mastitis.

To get the first adapter shown here, comment ADAPTER

What fl**ge size and shape have you found works best for you?

02/25/2026

What does “play” mean for a newborn?

02/25/2026

heard the cry of its consumers and made an Easy Fit fl**ge that comes off for more optimal sizing. But it missed the mark with this one thing…. See my video to find out the detail that makes this not so easy.

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Here’s what the research actually shows about breastfeeding and SIDS 💛A large individual-level meta-analysis published i...
02/25/2026

Here’s what the research actually shows about breastfeeding and SIDS 💛

A large individual-level meta-analysis published in Pediatrics (2017) pooled data from over 2,200 SIDS cases and 6,800 control infants. Researchers found that breastfeeding for at least 2 months was associated with about half the risk of SIDS compared to not breastfeeding. And the longer breastfeeding continued, the greater the protective effect.

Here’s the part that matters for real families:
It did not have to be exclusive breastfeeding to offer protection. ANY breast milk feeding for 2 months or more showed benefit.

Breastfeeding less than 2 months did not show a statistically significant protective effect in adjusted analysis, which helps us understand that duration plays a role.

This doesn’t mean breastfeeding is the only factor in safe sleep. Sleeping posture, firm sleep surfaces, and avoiding smoke exposure remain critical. But breastfeeding, even if not exclusive, is one piece of the protective puzzle 🤍

Small steps matter. Duration matters. And exclusivity is not required when not possible

Thompson JMD, Tanabe K, Moon RY, Mitchell EA, McGarvey C, Tappin D, Blair PS, Hauck FR. Duration of Breastfeeding and Risk of SIDS: An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis. Pediatrics. 2017 Nov;140(5):e20171324. doi: 10.1542/peds.2017-1324. PMID: 29084835.

02/23/2026

Sometimes bottle feeding while pumping isn’t a failure. It’s a strategy 💛

There are seasons where your body is building supply, protecting supply, or rebuilding it. Maybe baby isn’t transferring well yet. Maybe you’re triple feeding. Maybe you’re heading back to work. Maybe your ni***es just need a break. In those moments, pumping while someone else gives a bottle can be the bridge, not the end of breastfeeding. It keeps milk moving. It protects stimulation. It buys time while you figure out the “why.”

Feeding your baby and protecting your supply can happen at the same time. It doesn’t have to be either/or

If you’re seeing little dimples in your baby’s cheeks while they’re feeding, pause for a second Dimples during breast or...
02/23/2026

If you’re seeing little dimples in your baby’s cheeks while they’re feeding, pause for a second

Dimples during breast or bottle feeding usually mean baby is creating suction by pulling their cheeks inward instead of using a wide, stable latch with good tongue function. In other words, they’re compensating. We want to see full, rounded cheeks during sucking, not cheeks collapsing in and out with each suck. When dimpling happens, it can signal shallow latch, poor tongue mobility, weak cheek support, or overall oral motor fatigue. Over time, that compensation can lead to clicking, milk leaking, longer feeds, gassiness, or even slow weight gain.

Not every dimple is a crisis. But consistently hollowed cheeks during feeds are a clue that baby may be working harder than they should. And feeding shouldn’t feel like a full-body workout for a newborn 🤍

Some tongue ties are obvious. Some are tricky There are babies with oral restrictions who don’t cause ni**le pain and ga...
02/23/2026

Some tongue ties are obvious. Some are tricky

There are babies with oral restrictions who don’t cause ni**le pain and gain weight beautifully in the early weeks. Why? Because they’re riding a fast let-down or an oversupply wave. When milk is flowing quickly, a baby can compensate. They don’t have to work as hard to transfer milk

But around 8–12 weeks, when supply naturally regulates and flow isn’t as forceful, that compensation can fall apart. Suddenly feeds get longer. Baby pops on and off. Clicks. Gets gassy. Seems frustrated. Weight gain may slow. Not because something “just happened” but because the underlying restriction is no longer being masked by volume and velocity.

This doesn’t mean every 3-month-old with feeding changes has a tongue tie. It does mean we look at the whole picture: oral function, body tension, milk supply, growth trends, and feeding behavior over time

Feeding is dynamic. Babies change. Supply changes. And sometimes what was working… stops working 💫

Did your baby have a tricky tie that wasn’t diagnosed until weeks or months later?

Just a gentle reminder from one mom to another 💛Not every breastfeeding image or reel you see online is accurate. AI has...
02/21/2026

Just a gentle reminder from one mom to another 💛

Not every breastfeeding image or reel you see online is accurate. AI has gotten incredibly good at generating beautiful, convincing visuals but some of the anatomy is flat-out wrong. Milk ducts drawn like straws. Ni***es positioned unrealistically. Babies latched in ways that would never transfer milk. And sometimes it’s less about education and more about engagement.

While AI can sometimes be easy to spot, other information can feel true and like it needs to apply to every mom: like the ridiculously high volume pump and pour videos from “influencers”. Yes they are really women with real milk supplies, but their volumes are unrealistic and not often biologically typical. Judging when applies to you can be difficult when you’re surrounded by videos and images that don’t match your journey. If you’re struggling with feeding your baby, reach out for individual, in person help from a lactation consultant.

‼️Perceived‼️low milk supply is the number one reason many moms will end their breastfeeding journey. Have you fallen pr...
02/21/2026

‼️Perceived‼️low milk supply is the number one reason many moms will end their breastfeeding journey. Have you fallen prey to one or more of these traps?
👶🏼A fussy baby does not mean low milk supply
👶🏻Baby waking frequently for night feedings does not mean there is low milk supply
👶🏾Baby feeding for long periods of time doesn’t mean low milk supply
🤱🏽Your baby feeding for short periods of time or more frequently is not necessarily from low milk supply
👩🏿‍🍼Your baby taking a bottle right after a feeding doesn’t necessarily mean there is low milk supply
🤱🏻A baby who wants to soothe or fall asleep at the breast is not indicative of a low supply
🍼Pump output is not always indicative of low milk supply depending on how and when you are pumping, the pump and the fl**ges you’re using
🤷🏿‍♀️Not being able to feel your letdown is not indicative
of low milk supply
💦Leaking milk that stops leaking does not mean you have low milk supply
🌟No longer feeding full breasts between feedings does not equal low milk supply
📈A low percentile on the growth curve is not indicative of low milk supply as long as the baby stays on that curve

❌Baby producing less than 6 wet diapers a day can indicate low milk supply
❌Baby under 6 weeks old who isn’t pooping daily can indicate low milk supply
❌Baby has not regained birth weight by 2 weeks old can indicate low milk supply
❌Baby actively losing weight or going down on percentiles on the growth chart can mean a low milk supply
❌Signs of dehydration like lethargy, sleepy and hard to wake, and poor skin turgor are indicative of low milk supply.

If you have any doubts about your milk supply, see an IBCLC!
Don’t start supplementing or quit altogether on suspected low milk supply alone. You may actually have a normal supply. If you do indeed have low milk supply, there are many ways to increase and support it.

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a herb that has been used for centuries in various cultures for its multiple medicinal prop...
02/20/2026

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a herb that has been used for centuries in various cultures for its multiple medicinal properties. Of note is its ability to decrease breast milk supply
• Sage has active compounds like phytoestrogens, tannins, and essential oils which are thought to naturally slow down or stop milk production
•Typically consumed as tea, capsules, or tincture, it is often used in combination with other methods like cabbage leaves or reducing feeding frequency
•It may also be used in extreme cases of oversupply when the usual measures have not been effective. Be careful with this if you are not in the weaning process! Don’t overdo it once you’re seeing some results
•Both scientific evidence and traditional folklore support the use of sage to reduce milk supply. Its active compounds work by interfering with the hormonal regulation of lactation, while historical practices highlight its longstanding role in managing milk production
•Sage Tea, like any other herb or supplement, should be used with caution. If you have any questions or concerns about Sage Tea, Please contact the Infant Risk Center at 1-806-352-2519
•To be safe, always ask your doctor before using Sage Tea which can be purchased from a health food store or you can make some from powdered sage. Dietary supplements do not require extensive pre-marketing approval from the U.S. FDA. Manufacturers are responsible to ensure the safety, but do not need to prove the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements before they are marketed. Dietary supplements may contain multiple ingredients, and differences are often found between labeled and actual ingredients or their amounts
•You can use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of powdered sage in 1 cup of hot water, three times a day for 1-3 days when attempting to wean

02/20/2026

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