Marca Lactation

03/04/2026

I’m not anti having a drink.
I am pro being honest with ourselves.
It’s not “a drink” that will crush us.
It’s the numbing and avoiding the of actual systems we need to implement for more sustainable life.

Lovingly,
E

03/04/2026

📣 New Article Alert!
Curious about tirzepatide and breastfeeding? 🤱 Our latest article breaks down what the current evidence says about tirzepatide transfer into breast milk.

👉 Read more here: https://infantrisk.com/content/what-breastfeeding-moms-need-know-about-tirzepatide

Whether you’re considering tirzepatide for diabetes, weight management, or metabolic health while breastfeeding, get evidence-based guidance to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. 💛

03/04/2026

Tomorrow is IBCLC Day! But what exactly is an IBCLC? 💛

IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. These professionals are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and hold the only internationally recognized clinical credential in lactation care.

Many caring professionals support families with lactation, including CLCs, CLEs, and peer counselors. IBCLCs, however, have special training to handle clinical cases, such as helping premature babies, addressing low milk supply, and managing medical conditions that affect breastfeeding.

IBCLCs work in hospitals, private practices, birth centers, WIC programs, and online, so they can support families wherever they are.

Tomorrow, we honor the expertise, dedication, and compassion that IBCLCs bring to their work.

This year, we invite IBCLCs to share all those moments that remind you why you chose this path. Maybe it was a first latch that moved you, a family who stayed in touch, or a case that pushed you to grow as a clinician. We would love to hear from you!

On , March 4th, share your story with and tag .

We’ll feature your stories on our page, because behind every latch is a professional who brings both skill and compassion.

Plus, stay tuned! We have something special planned for you.

03/04/2026

Spit up happens because the lower esophageal sphincter in babies is still developing.

Translation?

The tiny muscle that keeps milk down isn’t strong yet.

So milk comes back up.
Especially when they’re full. Or burped. Or moved. Or honestly… just existing.

Breastfed babies can spit up. Formula fed babies can spit up.

Spit up is not a sign of failure. It’s not your milk. It’s not your supply. It’s not because you did something wrong.

It’s anatomy.

Most babies outgrow it as their muscles strengthen and their digestive systems mature.

If baby is gaining weight, content between feeds, and otherwise thriving, spit up alone is usually just… laundry.

Not a problem. Not a flaw. Not a reason to doubt yourself.

Just a developing body doing its best.

03/02/2026

Every Day is IBCLC Day at NLCA! 💜

Our mission is clear: To empower and advocate for holders of the IBCLC® certification in the marketplace, in legislation, and in policy.

While we celebrate our profession specifically on March 4, the NLCA is working year-round to ensure your clinical expertise is recognized and your voice is heard in the halls of government and beyond.

Join us as we move the profession forward. https://nlca.us/

03/02/2026

Go on, I dare you tell a breastfeeding mama she did “nothing" all day💁🏼‍♀️👌🏻🩷

03/02/2026

When your baby is fighting something, your body gets the message and responds by increasing immune factors in your milk. More antibodies. More protection. More support exactly when your baby needs it most.

You don’t have to change anything.
You don’t have to do more.
Your body is already doing the work.

This is why comfort feeds matter.
This is why nursing through illness matters.
This is why your milk is never just food.

Your body is listening.
Your milk is responding.
Your baby is supported.

If this made you pause for a second and go wow my body is incredible, share this with another mom who needs that reminder today 🤍🤱

03/02/2026

Worried about making enough milk for your baby? You're not alone—it's one of the top concerns for new parents.

The good news is, there are proven steps that protect and enhance your milk supply. And when you give birth at a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, these steps are built right into your care.

Here's what happens:

✓ Immediate skin-to-skin contact—Baby is placed on your chest right after birth and breastfeeds as soon as they’re ready
✓ 24/7 Rooming-in support—Staff help you stay close to your baby and recognize their cues, so you can feed on demand
✓ Expert lactation help—Trained staff are available right away if challenges come up, so you can build a thriving milk supply from the very beginning

These practices are all part of the Ten Steps, followed by Baby-Friendly designated hospitals, and they’re proven to protect milk supply and help parents meet their breastfeeding goals.

🔗 Find a Baby-Friendly facility near you: https://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/for-parents/find-a-baby-friendly-facility/

03/02/2026

02/28/2026

True story 😬

02/28/2026

Big decisions are hard… even when you’re tiny 🤍

(For our NICU babies, the best “lunch” is life-saving donor milk. Every ounce matters. 💛)

Interested in becoming a donor? Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

02/27/2026

Your baby is sick.

And your body adjusted.

Not tomorrow.
Not eventually.
Not after a doctor visit.

Immediately.

Antibodies increased.
Immune cells activated.
Protective factors rose to meet the moment.

This was not random.

This was not luck.

This was not “just breastfeeding.”

Your body received information from your baby and responded with precision.

You didn’t have to research it.
You didn’t have to calculate it.
You didn’t have to prove it.

Your body already knew.

While the world talks about feeding as a task, your body is performing a function.

A biological response.
A protective response.
A powerful one.

If you are nursing a sick baby right now, hold this close:

You are not guessing.
You are not failing.
You are not doing “nothing.”

You are doing exactly what your body was designed to do.

And it is working.

🤍