03/17/2026
This mom came to me after being told, over and over, to just keep putting the baby to the breast. 🤱
But here’s what was actually going on: her baby had oral restrictions and significant full body tension. His little nervous system was so dysregulated that he physically could not transfer milk at the breast. He was one of the most uncomfortable babies I’ve seen in a long time. We couldn’t even get through our rhythmic movements and oral exercises because he just needed to be held and comforted before his body could do anything else.
Mom was overwhelmed. Massively sleep-deprived. And watching her supply drop a little more every day.
This is what happens when the root cause goes unaddressed.
We made simple, targeted changes to her pumping routine with the right flanges and settings — and two hours after our consultation, she sent me this photo. Her output had gone from 1.5oz to 3.5oz. 🍼📈
Right now we’re focused on bottle feeding so her baby can get the nutrition he needs and start gaining weight safely, because he’s too far below his recommended weight gain.
His story isn’t over. Neither is hers. More to come. 🤍
If you’ve been told to “just keep trying” and something still feels off — trust that instinct. You and your baby deserve support that looks at the whole picture, not just one piece of it. Drop a 💛 in the comments if this resonates, or send us a message — we’re here.
