Space Coast Lactation

02/18/2026

Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the start of the season of Lent in the Christian Church. Lent is a season of prayer, sacrifice, and renewal. During this time, religious fasting and abstinence is often practiced.

As we enter these 40 days, it’s important to remember that the Church does not require fasting or abstaining from meat for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The health and safety of you and your baby should never be compromised.

If you feel called to participate in Lent more fully, consider alternatives such as:

• Adding a daily prayer practice
• Offering small acts of kindness
• Refraining from complaining or gossip
• Limiting social media
• Don’t hit the snooze button
• Add an act of charity to your day

What other things have you, or will you, be using as an alternative to fasting??

02/04/2026

New research 🩷

🫀 New in AJOG MFM 🫀

In pregnancies at high risk of small-for-gestational-age birth, a maternal Mediterranean diet was associated with lower fetal cardiac stress (NT-proBNP) and improved fetal heart function compared with usual care.

Findings are from a secondary analysis of the IMPACT BCN randomized clinical trial.

📖 Read more in AJOG MFM
🔗 https://ow.ly/i6bI50Y8e0J

11/19/2025

Support starts here 🤍

A big THANK YOU to .bri.shifflett for a pop up Tummy Time class at our Postpartum Support group today! She shared ways to make tummy time and developmental milestones fun for all.

Grateful for a packed house and the opportunity to share community with local parents. Please join us at one of our free group meetings. Let’s continue to build a community of empowerment and encouragement together.

11/11/2025

To my fellow veterans: Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Space Coast Lactation is proud to be a veteran owned practice. We are also pleased to be Brevard’s only in network Tricare lactation provider. Serving families, especially those who are serving or have served, is an honor.

Rebecca had the privilege of serving in the US Navy Nurse Corps for 5 yrs. She served military members and their families at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Naval Hospital Jacksonville. She is also a proud military spouse who supported her husband’s 26 yrs of naval service.

Military families face many challenges when navigating the healthcare system: frequent moves, frequent change in providers, limited local family or community support and limited community resources.

At Space Coast Lactation, we strive to be the consistent in your inconsistency. We provide childbirth, breastfeeding and infant care & safety education. We are also here to support your infant feeding goals and 4th trimester needs.

To every veteran and every military family out there: THANK YOU….today and everyday. We are honored to support you. ❤️

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

Hope you and your little 🎃 have a great day.

PS. Thank you to the sweet mama who gifted me this shirt this week 🫶🏻

10/19/2025

Join us for our Postpartum Support Group on October 22, 2025 from 10:00-11:30.

Join us for a FREE, a drop-in style morning of sharing experiences, tips, and support for moms (you do not have to be breastfeeding to attend). Whether you’re a new mom or have been on this journey before, this is a safe space to connect with others facing similar challenges and triumphs.

Join us for a fun pumpkin craft. We will also have our scale available for weight checks.

Let’s build a community of empowerment and encouragement together. Availability is limited due to space. Please RSVP to save your spot! Link in bio.

09/26/2025

We are excited to announce that, Sarah Patterson RN, BSN, IBCLC, now has openings to welcome new patients in our Rockledge office!

With a compassionate, evidence based approach, she supports parents through every stage of their breastfeeding journey – from prenatal education to complex lactation challenges.

Ready to book a visit? Head over to our online booking link to schedule an appointment with her today or,
Text 📲 321-866-8484 to get on her schedule.
We accept UHC, Cigna, and more!