Thrive Feeding and Lactation

12/17/2025

⭐️EXCITING NEWS!! ⭐️

We are so thrilled to be adding Mallory Puthoff our team!! Mallory is a massage therapist with certification in infant massage. She will be offering both dual mom/baby massage, as well as infant only massage. We know how much our babies’ nervous systems feed off us mamas so it’s important that we take care of our moms too! Mallory will be in office on Fridays, starting Friday, January 9th. We can wait for you and baby to reap the benefits of massage! A little more about Mallory below:

“Hi, I’m Mallory and I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist for nearly 14 years. I am so excited to be joining the team at Thrive! I earned my license from the Dayton School of Medical Massage. I began my career in the spa setting but quickly realized my passion lies in the medical side of massage therapy.

I am certified in infant massage, and working with infants and their mothers is a dream come true. Holding a baby as they finally relax and settle into my arms is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. I spent a year working in a hospital providing massage therapy to newborns and their mothers within 12-48 hours after birth. I am thrilled to now offer my therapy services to you and your child.

I reside in Minster with my husband and our four children. In my spare time, you can find me on the softball field coaching Minster High School’s softball team, or on our family farm taking care of our horses. I look forward to meeting all of you and your children.”

12/09/2025

Join us in congratulating Haley on passing her board certification exam to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant!! On top of extensive coursework, Haley completed 500 of direct observation with us prior to taking her exam (on top of the countless hours/years of experience working with babies). If you’ve had the joy of working with Haley, you already know that she doesn’t need a few extra letters behind her name to be an incredibly thorough, compassionate, and knowledgeable provider, but it sure does show her commitment to helping babies thrive! Way to go Haley, we are so happy for you!!

11/27/2025

Feeling extra grateful this year for the opportunity to serve the families that we do! We’re thankful for the trust you place in us to assist in your child’s feeding and development!You all inspire us every day by your dedication to your children, which continues to fuel our passion! We know we may be a small part of your journey but we hope we leave a lasting impact!

From our families to yours, Happy Thanksgiving 🧡

11/27/2025

Come join us Tuesday, December 2nd at the Wapak YMCA! We will have table set up along with many other wonderful local agencies!!

11/14/2025

11/05/2025

This Sunday!! Space is still available. Message us if interested in registering!!

This course will provide parents actionable tips and strategies to help navigate those challenging mealtime moments. Bethany will teach a framework for structuring mealtime that works for both you and your child. From understanding why your child is more selective in what they eat, to increasing interest around new foods, to using language swaps that empower your child, this class will leave you feeling ready to take on mealtime! This course would be great for parents of toddlers through school age children!

10/27/2025

Just under two weeks away! If you’re struggling with a child who is a picky eater, this class is for you!! Message or email to register. info@thrivefeedingandlactation.com

This course will provide parents actionable tips and strategies to help navigate those challenging mealtime moments. Bethany will teach a framework for structuring mealtime that works for both you and your child. From understanding why your child is more selective in what they eat, to increasing interest around new foods, to using language swaps that empower your child, this class will leave you feeling ready to take on mealtime! This course would be great for parents of toddlers through school age children!

10/24/2025

Megan’s schedule has been opened and we are thrilled to have her consistently in office starting November!

Megan is here to serve your children with any concerns regarding:
- Mouth posture
- Mouth breathing
- Speech clarity
- Chewing and swallowing patterns
- Snoring or restless sleep
- Drooling
- Tongue thrust
- High, narrow palate

Call: 419-210-5353 or email: info@thrivefeedingandlactation to schedule!

10/23/2025

Be sure to join us tomorrow for the last Tummy Time class of the fall. Friday at 10:30 at the New Bremen Library. See you there!!

Auglaize County Public District Library System

Join us at the New Bremen Library for Infant & Caregiver Tummy Time. This will take place on Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, and 24 from 10:30am-11:30am. (Note, there will be NO class on October 17th). Come learn ways to help you baby enjoy tummy time, while connecting with other caregivers! We will be utilizing The Tummy Time Method to help baby relax and achieve optimal developmental movements while on their tummies. We look forward to seeing you there! No need to register, just show up and come as you are!

10/19/2025

This course will provide parents actionable tips and strategies to help navigate those challenging mealtime moments. Bethany will teach a framework for structuring mealtime that works for both you and your child. From understanding why your child is more selective in what they eat, to increasing interest around new foods, to using language swaps that empower your child, this class will leave you feeling ready to take on mealtime! This course would be great for parents of toddlers through school age children!