Nurturing Traditions Lactation Services

02/17/2026

Here. I fixed it for them.

The path to marriage equality isn’t “don’t breastfeed.”

It’s making parental care standard so families actually can.

Formula isn’t the great equalizer.

Support is.

Time is.

Paid leave is.

A partner who can show up is.

A culture that doesn’t treat newborn care like a woman’s job is.

Real equality doesn’t come from switching what the baby eats.

It comes from shared responsibility — AND the kind of structural support that makes it possible for families to have babies without losing their jobs, their income, or their sanity...
...and feed their baby in whatever way feels is best for them.

02/14/2026

Let’s put to rest for good the false assumptions that bottle-feeding is “easier” for preemies than breastfeeding. Acording to this 2026 RCT, at their first feeding by mouth, preemies breastfed had measurably better oxygen levels and heart rates compared with those whose first oral feed was by bottle. The breastfed preemies even took more milk! Please share these findings far and wide! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41318959/

02/13/2026

02/08/2026

Some of you are watching the Superbowl (or halftime show). While some of you are running a different kind of play!

The football hold gets its name because your baby is tucked under your arm at your side, like a player carrying the ball. Instead of touchdowns, you get:
~milk transfer
~a deeper latch
~relief while healing from a c-section
~a practical way to feed twins
~a better angle if you want to see what’s happening

If you need someone to cheer you on or offer some QB plays, LLLC Leaders are here to help!

LLLC.ca/get-help

02/06/2026

TLDR ✨Infant experience matters

02/05/2026

The Scale Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story! ⚖️
As an IBCLC, I often hear, ”The baby is gaining weight, so everything is fine.” But is it?
🛑 Weight gain is one metric, not the only metric. We need to look beyond the scale.
🤱 What’s often overlooked:
The baby’s comfort during feeding. Are they fussy, clicking, choking, or tense? The parent’s effort and pain. Are you feeding around the clock? Are you in pain?)
Underlying issues (like ties or functional challenges) can be masked by good early weight gain. Many babies thrive for the first 8 weeks, but then developmental changes and normal regulation of milk supply leading to a stall or drop in weight later on.

If you or your baby are struggling, it’s NOT fine. You deserve comfort, and your baby deserves an efficient, comfortable feed. Let’s dig deeper!

02/05/2026

Parents check this out!
Conscious Discipline- a FREE 4-part series starts February 7th. This in-person event is sponsored by the Midland County GSC in collaboration with Memorial Presbyterian Church. The course is tailored for parents & guardians but appropriate for educators too. Register now to join.

For benefits like this and so much more, apply for Early Head Start today! Complete an interest form online at https://www.mmcaa.org/ehs.html or call or text 1-877-386-4406.
Our Early Head Start program serves those who are pregnant and children from birth through 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties. Learn more: https://www.mmcaa.org/earlyheadstart.html
To discover more about all our early childhood programs, visit https://www.mmcaa.org/childrenandfamilies.html

02/04/2026

They say it takes a village to raise a baby, but it also takes a village to support those of us doing the work. ❤️

I’m headed home from Louisville with a full heart after two days of learning, crying, planning, and so many long-overdue hugs. Being an IBCLC is a labor of love, and getting to share this space with colleagues who are just as passionate about supporting families is the ultimate refresh. I’m leaving inspired, refueled, and ready to bring all this new energy back to my clients.

As always, I wish I had taken more photos, but I’m so grateful for this community!

02/04/2026

Another great use for outdated pump parts and size 24/28 flanges! I met Meg in Kentucky at a conference this week. They are so talented!

02/04/2026

Gratitude in relationships can feel hollow—learn the neuroscience of appreciation, dopamine, and nervous system safety that deepens love, trust, and connecti...

02/02/2026

Women invest 90% of their income back into the community compared to 40% invested by men. -Amanda Dare