Strong as a Mother

12/30/2025

Wrapping up 2025 (year 6) of Strong as a Mother with 180 lactation consultations completed✨

I’m so incredibly proud of the families I’ve had the honor of supporting and grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me during such an important season of life.

Looking ahead to even more continued care in 2026—with **improved insurance coverage for all**.

Stay tuned… exciting insurance updates coming soon 🤍

Happy New Year to all! ♥️

12/19/2025

12/15/2025

Hi Everyone, even the strong mamas sometimes fall to the lousy illnesses of the winter. I'm reluctantly cancelling tomorrow's Free Breastfeeding Support Group tomorrow out of an abundance of caution since I'm not at my peak performance! See you all very soon.

12/07/2025

Thank you to all for coming to our 1st annual Strong as a Mother's Holiday Party. I am so honored and blessed to work with each of you throughout the year ❤️ You definitely are a huge part of my reason for the season!! Love working with each and every one of your families.

11/29/2025

In case you were thinking about booking with us! We would love to see you! Book now at www.strongasamother.net

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to All! 🦃✨

May your turkey be juicy, your relatives be chill, your baby naps be long(ish), and your milk supply stay stronger than your willpower around pie.

Grateful for this community of badass moms who keep it real every day.
Cheers to stretchy pants, full hearts, and maybe—just maybe—a hot cup of coffee.

🧡 Lauren Cascone, MSN, RNC-OB, IBCLC
Strong as a Mother, LLC

11/22/2025

🌟 BIRTH PREP EXPRESS!

A concise, confidence-building class for busy parents-to-be — $150 per couple

Expecting a baby but short on time? Our streamlined 3-hour Birth Preparation Class gives you everything you actually need to feel prepared for labor, without the overwhelm of an all-day course.

This class focuses on the essentials: what labor looks like, how to cope, how your support person can help, and what to expect from your care team. You’ll walk away with practical tools, a calmer mindset, and a clear plan for your birth day.

Book now at www.strongasamother.net

What You’ll Learn

✔ Understanding Labor

Signs labor is starting

When to head to your birthplace

What contractions feel like

The stages and phases of labor

What to expect on arrival

✔ Comfort & Coping Tools

Hands-on practice with:

Effective breathing techniques

Labor positions & movement

Counter-pressure and partner support

Relaxation and mindset strategies

✔ Medical Support & Options

A straightforward look at:

Pain relief choices (epidurals, IV meds, nitrous)

Induction basics

Common hospital procedures and when they’re used

✔ Cesarean Birth: What to Expect

A brief, reassuring overview so nothing feels like a surprise.

✔ Immediate Postpartum Essentials

The basics you need to know about recovery and early hours with baby—plus additional resources to explore at home.

Perfect For

First-time parents

Busy families who want a high-quality, efficient class

Anyone who wants to feel capable, prepared, and supported during labor

Included

✓ Instructor-led hands-on practice
✓ Downloadable postpartum & newborn handouts
✓ Support person participation
✓ Q&A time

11/22/2025

Please share and donate if you can! Most needed items include self care items for parents!

🎁 Each year the Empowered Beginnings community provides holiday gifts for families in need. Last year we supported 14 families, making their holiday wishes come true. This year we hope to support even more! We appreciate any contributions.

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Scan for this year's wishlist 💜

11/20/2025

Spotlight on us from Newtown Moms !

11/11/2025

✨ ☃️❄️You’re invited! ✨☃️❄️

I’m hosting a special FREE Mom-osa & Mingle Holiday Gathering for all the amazing mothers I’ve had the joy of supporting this year. 💛

Join me for a relaxed, cozy morning of connection with other local moms and their little ones (or just you, solo!)— no partners this time, just space for you to sip, laugh, and celebrate motherhood. 🥂👶

✨ Mimosas (and mocktails!)
✨ Light bites & holiday vibes
✨ A chance to meet other Strong as a Mother families
✨ Fill out an ornament on our 'gratitude tree' and write one thing you're proud of from your feeding/pregnancy/postpartum journey

📅 Date: Sunday, 12/7/2025
📍 Location: Strong as a Mother, LLC (4 Hitfield Rd. Newtown, CT)
⏰ Time: 10 am - 12 pm

Space is limited — please RSVP by 12/1

Let’s toast to how far you’ve come and the beautiful community we’ve built together. 💫



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11/10/2025

Important Byheart Formula recall notice!

10/25/2025

💜 **Let’s talk about one of my favorite tools for breast comfort — the Lansinoh Hot & Cold Therapy Packs!**

As an IBCLC, I recommend these often because they’re so versatile:

🌸 **Warm** – helps with milk flow and letdown before or during pumping or feeding.

❄️ **Cold** – reduces swelling, engorgement, and tenderness in those early days or during weaning.

You can even wrap them around your pump flanges for a little extra relief during pumping sessions...their cloth covers have small snaps to secure them.

✨ Pro tip: Always use with a cloth barrier and never apply extreme heat or cold directly to your skin.

Comfort matters, mama — small tools like these can make a *big* difference. 🤱

Lauren Cascone, MSN, RNC-OB, IBCLC