Wellspring Lactation

11/11/2025

📣Check out this recall!
Re: infant botulism

https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-nov-2025/index.html

11/10/2025

💛 Wondering if your baby is getting enough breastmilk?

You’re not alone — this is one of the most common concerns I hear from new parents. Because we can’t see how much baby is drinking, it can feel like a bit of a guessing game!

Here are some little signs that your baby is likely getting enough milk:
✨ Feeding at least 8–12 times in 24 hours, especially in the first couple months
✨ You can hear or see frequent swallowing during feeds
✨ By day 6, at least 6 wet diapers each day
✨ Typically having stools everyday
✨ Baby seems relaxed and satisfied after feeding
✨ Steady weight gain after the first few days

And here are some signs that your baby may not be transferring milk well — and could use a little extra support:
- Fewer than 6 wet diapers, or less frequent stools
- Sleepy or hard-to-wake baby who doesn’t feed well
- Feeds that last over an hour, very frequent feedings, or end with baby still hungry
- Clicking or smacking noises while nursing
- Ni**le pain, pinched or creased ni***es after feeds
- No weight gain or slow gain after the first week
- Baby coming on and off the breast repeatedly or appearing frustrated

If you notice any of these, please know — you’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean breastfeeding isn’t working. Often, these are just signs that baby needs a little help with positioning, latch, or oral function to transfer milk more effectively for a happier feeding.

With the right support, things can improve quickly. 💕
I’d love to help you and your baby feel more comfortable and confident with feeding. - Chelle, Wellspring Lactation

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Mommas, share your cute Halloween photos!! 😍🎃👻

09/29/2025

Dear Families,
After 35 wonderful years, I am officially hanging up my infant scale (and maybe trading it in for a gardening hat, travel bag, or extra-long nap!). It has truly been one of the greatest honors of my life to care for you and your babies.
Working with you has brought me laughter, learning, and countless meaningful moments. While I may be retiring from this job, I will always carry the joy of our time together with me.
Thank you for trusting me with your babies, your breastfeeding journeys, your stories, and sometimes even your secrets. I will miss our visits (though perhaps not the paperwork!).
I wish you all good health, happiness, and plenty of reasons to smile. Please continue your care with long time friend and business partner at Wellspring Lactation, Chelle Reitz, RN, IBCLC, who will be ready to support you going forward. My official last day is September 30th.

With gratitude and warm wishes,

Kathie Bousu RN, IBCLC
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I am so grateful to have met Kathie.
Looking back about 14 years, it’s amazing to remember us chatting away during hospital orientation — who would have guessed where that conversation would lead? From that day forward, Kathie has been a true inspiration — a wonderful mentor, a wealth of knowledge, and most of all, a very dear friend.

There are so many wonderful memories of working together. Through the tough, tougher, and even some silly, fun times- she always showed passion for helping families. Kathie brought joy, compassion, and unwavering dedication to every family she supported. Her thoughtful wisdom, and her ability to bring hope and healing have made an incredible impact — not only on the families she served, but on anyone lucky enough to work along side her.

You will be missed more than words can say, Kathie. Thank you for everything you’ve given to me, families, and to Wellspring. Wishing you nothing but the best in this next chapter — may it be full of adventure, rest, laughter, and everything that brings you joy.

With much love and gratitude, ❤️

Chelle
Wellspring Lactation Co-Founder

08/04/2025

🌸Mama, You're Not Alone!👶
Breastfeeding can feel like a solo mission.., but it shouldn't be.

That's when support groups come in- a cozy little circle of real talk, yummy snacks, baby snuggles, and the occasional "me too" that makes all the difference. 💞

Whether you are celebrating your first latch, navigating cluster feeds at 3AM, or trying to figure out pumping and bottle feeding, connecting with other moms (and an IBCLC ;-) can boost confidence, calm nerves, and even increase feeding success!

Why join?
~ Share tips, triumphs, and tears (all is welcome!)
~ Get professional guidance from a lactation pro (even weigh baby)
~Make mom friends-who get it
~Laugh, vent, learn.... repeat!
** Babies love it too! Tummy time buddies and mini social hour :-)

Group Tomorrow! Because motherhood wasn't meant to be done solo 💪🩷
https://www.facebook.com/share/1E6Vp5DL8Z/
chiro

08/04/2025

🌎🩷Happy World Breastfeeding Week! (8/1-8/7)
It's all about empowering, supporting, and celebrating YOU and the journey you're on! We're here to make feeding your baby smoother, easier, and full of confidence.

✔ Prenatal Breastfeeding Education
✔ In-Home, Clinic, Virtual, Phone consults
✔ Includes Follow Up Support
✔Achieve Comfortable Latch and an Excellent Milk Supply
✔Bottle feeding and Pumping Help
✔Tongue/ Lip Tie Assessments
✔Support Along The Whole Journey
✔ Caring, Non-Judgmental Care- Always

Ready For Support? www.wellspringlactation.com

Mom and Baby group- Tomorrow! Stop by and Join the fun 🙂

05/11/2025

04/26/2025

Come join us for this wonderful event! Love all these ladies and all they do for families!

On Saturday, May 3rd, the Revolution Team will be gathering with hopeful, expectant, and new Moms to press into all things pregnancy & BABY!

At Expectant & Equipped, these will be key areas of discussion as it pertains to supporting a healthy pregnancy:

- Optimal Nutrition
- Strategic Supplementation
- Hormone therapy / balance before pregnancy and throughout
- Watching key labs (blood levels) as you progress through pregnancy
- Fostering optimal sleep & strategies for managing stress
- Important self-care rhythms
- Preparing for labor & delivery
- Preparation for a birth that might not go "your way"
- Selecting the right birthing team

We know how important it is to be supported mentally, physically, and emotionally through pregnancy, and have the right team supporting the whole journey. That's why we're SO excited to introduce a few of our favorite experts in the field of women's health, pregnancy, postpartum health & breastfeeding!

MEET THE EXPERTS & REGISTER TODAY:
https://revolutionwellnesscenter.ticketspice.com/expectantequipped2025

11/28/2024

What does your Thanksgiving look like?

Messy, busy,… still perfect?

You’re doing amazing mom!