Nourish Nevada Lactation and Feeding Services

12/05/2025

We had a large milk donation today from a local . We appreciate our community for getting the word out that we are a local collection site for Mothers' Milk Bank California.

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Are you interested in milk donation? Check out our website nourishnevada.com for details on how to get started!

11/27/2025

We are GRATEFUL to be part of our community supporting families at all ages and stages! Happy THANKSgiving!

11/25/2025

Upcoming All About Starting Solids and Cup Drinking class! Join us December 13th at 12 pm over zoom!

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This class will teach you everything you need to know about starting solids with your baby. Learn the what, when, where, and how about starting solids. We will cover both offering purées and baby-led feeding. Learn the most up to date guidelines and information pertaining to food allergies.

This class will be on ZOOM and those enrolled will be sent the login and password information.

Sign up on our website nourishnevada.com under the classes tab!

Taught by OTR/L, IBCLC Meredith Caines Pollaro

11/22/2025

Meet Kaitlin! We are so fortunate to have her as part of our Nourish Nevada team.

Kaitlin is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, with a strong background in pediatric care and women’s health. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University in 2014, majoring in Biology with a minor in Holistic Health. Kaitlin then pursued her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University, graduating in 2020. During her studies, she completed additional training to obtain a specialty track in pediatric primary care.

Throughout her primary care clinical rotations, Kaitlin gained extensive experience treating a broad range of conditions using a combination of alternative and conventional medicine. However, she felt her calling was helping to establish the foundations of health from a very early age. She feels strongly that prevention is the best medicine!

Her own breastfeeding journey began with both of her kids during medical school as she nursed almost five years, with two of those years spent tandem nursing. Her own persistence and family support kept her going through multiple bouts of mastitis, clogged ducts, and time spent pumping on shifts. She felt the immense lack of awareness in appropriate breastfeeding management in the medical field and decided to get her Certified Lactation Educator training in 2019 to bridge that gap.

Kaitlin completed the 500 hours to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant with our team at Nourish Nevada. She took her board exam and offically became an IBCLC in July 2025. Her goal is to specialize in breastfeeding medicine and offer consultation services to support the health and well-being of the whole family from prenatal and beyond!

11/17/2025

World Prematurity Day is celebrated on November 17 and brings awareness of premature birth and the concerns of premature babies and their families worldwide. About 10% of babies are born too early. This year’s theme is “Give preterm babies a strong start for a hopeful future.” As we know, breast milk is so important to the health of premature infants. The provision of breastmilk is vital to the short- and long-term health outcomes of preterm infants.

11/09/2025

Opportunity to support research!

✨ Calling all parents and parents-to-be! ✨

Two important research studies are currently recruiting participants to help improve understanding and support for perinatal mental health:

🍼 Newborns and Postpartum Sleep (NAPS) Study
Researchers are exploring how sleep changes after childbirth impact memory and coping. Participation is virtual, takes about 2 hours over 2–3 weeks, and includes up to $70 compensation.

💭 ADHD & Pregnancy Study
Harvard researchers are studying how ADHD and related experiences affect pregnancy. This 30-minute online survey includes $5 compensation.

Your participation helps advance vital research that supports parents’ mental health and well-being. 💙

🔗 Learn more and see if you’re eligible: https://loom.ly/zOb_Wn0

10/18/2025

Are you a current milk donor or looking at becoming one? It’s bingo time!

Take a look and get started today!

Check out our website for more info on becoming a donor for Mothers' Milk Bank California.

10/14/2025

Upcoming All About Starting Solids and Cup Drinking class! Join us October 18th 10 am over zoom!

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This class will teach you everything you need to know about starting solids with your baby. Learn the what, when, where, and how about starting solids. We will cover both offering purées and baby-led feeding. Learn the most up to date guidelines and information pertaining to food allergies.

This class will be on ZOOM and those enrolled will be sent the login and password information.

Sign up on our website nourishnevada.com under the classes tab!

Taught by OTR/L, IBCLC Meredith Caines Pollaro

09/17/2025

Upcoming All About Starting Solids and Cup Drinking class! Join us October 18th 10 am over zoom!

🍉🍆🥕🥦🍏😞🫐🍓🫛🍗🫜🥚🥒🍎🥝🍊🥑

This class will teach you everything you need to know about starting solids with your baby. Learn the what, when, where, and how about starting solids. We will cover both offering purées and baby-led feeding. Learn the most up to date guidelines and information pertaining to food allergies.

This class will be on ZOOM and those enrolled will be sent the login and password information.

Sign up here: https://nourishnevadaclasses.as.me

Taught by OTR/L, IBCLC Meredith Caines Pollaro

09/11/2025

Got extra milk? Become a human milk donor and make an impact on a little one’s life! Message us for the details.

We shipped off hundreds of ounces to mothersmilkbankca yesterday to help babies in need. Thank you to our amazing milk warrior mama who donated all of this liquid gold!

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09/10/2025

As a collection center for Northern Nevada, we are ready to accept your milk donations for Mothers' Milk Bank California!

Help us give vulnerable babies the life-saving breast milk they need to thrive!

Mothers’ Milk Bank California and Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center have opened a new human milk donation center in Spokane to support medically fragile infants.

09/04/2025

Our own Meredith Pollaro, OTR/L, IBCLC will be presenting at the Camp Homegrown Conference on Thursday, September 4th.

Her session, “Farm to table: Healthy eating for Moms and babies” acknowledges that supporting mothers through prenatal and postpartum is vital for their success, confidence, and long-term health. Encouraging local, sustainable eating helps boost milk supply, energy levels, and infant health. When introducing babies to solid foods, the same principles apply. Focus on variety, colorful plates, and nutrient-rich options especially healthy fats, proteins, and iron—to promote lifelong healthy eating habits for the whole family.

Camp Homegrown is a day of cultivating hope and health in maternal and child care. Together, we’ll grow stronger communities by nurturing moms, babies, and families with local solutions for a thriving future. Through hands-on activities, engaging discussions, and locally-rooted initiatives, we’ll foster sustainable change and build stronger futures. Let’s grow wellness from the ground up and ensure every family thrives with the support they deserve.

Learn more here: https://camphomegrown2025.vfairs.com/

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