The Lactation Club For Moms

11/03/2025

I talk about this all the time! So very cool. Our bodies are amazing!

11/03/2025

It works!

Would you like an effective method for pumping more milk? Until 2009, most of us assumed that when a mother used a breast pump, the pump should do all of the milk-removal work. But this changed when Jane Morton and her colleagues published a ground-breaking study in the Journal of Perinatology.The m...

11/03/2025

Shannon is hosting group today in rm 256 from 11-1!! See you then.🧡

11/01/2025

Even though Halloween is over, I had to share!!! Cute, right?!

When someone asks you to cover up while feeding your babies, Halloween edition. 🎃
📷:.arbgh

10/31/2025

Summerville Lactation wishes all the littlest pumpkins a Happy and safe Halloween!🧡

10/29/2025

Your breastmilk is basically magic...

It changes every single feed - even every sip — to give your baby exactly what they need.
Inside every drop you'll find:

💧 Water - about 87% for hydration
💪 Proteins - for growth & immune support
🧠 Fats - for energy, brain & eye development
🤱 Carbs - for energy, gut health & calcium absorption
Vitamins & Minerals - for growth & health
💛 Antibodies — to fight infection
🌟 Hormones & Growth Factors - to aid development & bonding

No two mamas' milk is the same — it's made just for your baby.

10/29/2025

La Leche League, no matter where you live can be an invaluable resource! This is great info! So many moms question their supply during these times.

Does your sweet baby turn into a fussy little night creature when the sun goes down? You might be in the witching hours!

This tricky time often hits between 5 PM and midnight. Everyone’s tired and patience can run low. Younger babies might cluster feed or refuse the breast, while older ones fight sleep with everything they’ve got.

Here are a few ideas that can help:
~ Try white noise or calm music in a dark, quiet room.
~ Go skin-to-skin, it helps even older babies reset.
~ Step outside for fresh air and a change of scenery.
~ Wear your baby while making dinner or tending to others.
~ A warm bath together can calm you both.
~ Gentle massage can help your baby relax and reconnect.

And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a few deep breaths, place your baby somewhere safe, and reach out for support.

Read more: https://www.lllc.ca/witching-hours

Your local LLLC support is here to help: www.lllc.ca/get-help

10/29/2025

It’s magic!

10/29/2025

We can’t wait to see all the babes and their families!!

🎉 Calling Our NICU Families! 🎉

We’re thrilled to invite all of our NICU superheroes to our 2025 NICU Reunion — a heartwarming celebration of strength, hope, and growth! Superhero costumes are encouraged for our patients and family members of all ages. Register your NICU graduate by scanning the QR code below or visiting https://bit.ly/3WnOJfJ.

👶 Reconnect with our care team
📸 Capture sweet memories
🎈 Enjoy family-friendly fun, food & activities
💜 Celebrate your NICU graduates!

📅 Date: Saturday, November 1
📍 Location: Summerville Medical Center, 295 Midland Parkway
🕒 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Let’s celebrate the incredible journeys of our tiniest superheroes — we can’t wait to see you there!

10/28/2025

⚠️ “Can you wear your silicone pump ALL day?” 👀
Spoiler alert: Can and should are two different things. 😅

💭 MYTH: Silicone passive suctions pumps (like a Haakaa) should be worn for every feeding, on the breast you're not feeding on, to "catch drips."
💡 TRUTH: Using one of these too often can damage your ni***es and cause/accelerate oversupply. It's not a dripc catcher, it's truly a pump!
⚠️ WARNING: removing milk from the second breast sometimes takes the "easy" milk out, so when baby switches to that breast they don't get enough milk.

✨ Tips & Tricks:
✔️ Use it for 5 minutes max — just long enough to catch letdown.
✔️ Break the suction gently before removing (don’t pull!).
✔️ ONLY use it on what I call the third breast- nurse on the first side, then latch baby to the second breast and put the pump on the side baby already finished on to increase supply if needed (and ONLY if needed)

Remember, its not just catching drips- it's pulling out milk. Use these CAREFULLY 💕

💬 Have you ever overused your silicone pump without realizing it? Comment “guilty 😅” below — or drop your best silicone pump hack for new parents!

10/27/2025

Really good info

10/27/2025

Rain or shine we will meet in rm 256 from 11-1.