Village Pointe Pediatrics Lactation Page

11/15/2025

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You’re not “just” doing new mom things.
You’re healing.
You’re learning your baby.
You’re navigating a brand new version of yourself while keeping a tiny human alive with a body that’s still recovering.

You’re doing all the invisible work, the feeding, pumping, soothing, rocking, diapering, crying, surviving. The stuff no one sees, but every mother feels deep in her bones.

This season is messy and raw and beautiful in ways that don’t make it onto Instagram. You’re doing the kind of work that reshapes your heart, your body, and your whole identity.

And even on the days you feel like you’ve done “nothing,”
you’ve done everything.

You are showing up.
You are trying.
You are important.
And you are doing an incredible job, even if you don’t always feel like it.

Give yourself credit.
Give yourself grace.
And remember, this version of you is STRONG, capable, and worthy of rest, support, and love.

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11/13/2025

Haha!!! 😂

When your baby unlatches during letdown 😂

10/12/2025

🤣🤣🤣 Any of you mamas agree?

10/08/2025

This is so cool!! Our bodies are amazing 🤩🤩🤩

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN3tsRo4lkq/?igsh=MWMzbmZyZXlwdDdreA==

09/10/2025

Breastmilk is amazing!

Breastmilk is not just nutrition. It is alive. Scientists have discovered that it carries far more than proteins, fats, and sugars. It holds living cells, including stem cells that can transform into other cell types. It contains tiny exosomes, microscopic messengers that deliver healing instructions throughout the body.

This natural design allows breastmilk to do what no lab has been able to fully replicate. It adapts in real time to a baby’s needs. When a child is sick, the composition shifts, increasing immune-boosting components that help the body fight infection. When a baby grows, the balance of nutrients and protective factors evolves to match each stage of development.

Its effects reach far beyond basic nourishment. Breastmilk can regulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue repair. In laboratory studies, it has even been shown to halt the growth of harmful bacteria and support pathways that may help in fighting cancer. These findings are expanding our understanding of how powerful natural medicine can be when built into the human body itself.

What makes breastmilk remarkable is not only its complexity, but also its intelligence. It is a living fluid that communicates with the infant’s body, ensuring protection and growth in ways formula cannot fully reproduce. This is why researchers are exploring its potential for future therapies, from boosting immune health to developing cancer treatments.

For mothers, this is a reminder of the profound capability of the human body. Creating a substance that protects, heals, and adapts is nothing short of extraordinary. It is more than food. It is a biological masterpiece.

Be proud of what your body can do. Every drop tells the story of millions of years of evolution, designed to give life its best chance.

08/07/2025

Breastfeeding is a labor of love 💓

08/01/2025

Aug 1-7. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
Whether you’ve nursed once or for a year, I see you and appreciate you!
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What are your favorite breastfeeding memories?