Babies Best Beginnings-Robbin Swann RN, IBCLC

03/09/2026

As I rolled into international women’s day I found myself thinking about all the women who have had positive impact on my life. There’s been some interesting times and there’s been some really good times. I hung out with some friends last night celebrated women empowering each other. I reflected on all of the people that have passed through my life and I’m gonna post some pictures of some people that have brought peace and encouragement into my life.

03/07/2026

This can be so true! Tell us what you thought, and what you actually experienced!

Sometimes breastfeeding looks like the pictures.

Soft baby cuddles.

Quiet moments.

Peaceful little sighs.

And sometimes it looks like this.

Hair pulling.

Kicking.

Tiny hands grabbing everything they can reach.

But here’s the thing.

Your baby doesn’t care if your hair is messy.

They don’t care if the moment isn’t picture perfect.

All they know is that they’re safe.

They’re full.

And they’re exactly where they want to be.
Right there with you.

03/07/2026

Hard to believe it was a challenge to latch initially! Keep going you are doing well!

I swear breastfed babies have a built in survival instinct that kicks in the second they latch.

When my baby was little, I thought breastfeeding would be this calm, peaceful moment where we’d sit quietly and bond. You know… the picture perfect moment everyone shows in the books.

Reality?

My baby latched on like their life depended on it.

I mean full grip, legs wrapped around me, hands grabbing my shirt like I was about to disappear into another dimension.

One time I stood up to grab something and this tiny human was just… still attached. Hanging on like a baby koala.

No warning.
No mercy.

If I even slightly tried to unlatch too early, the reaction was immediate.

Eyes open.
Grip tighter.
Instant protest.

Like, “Excuse me mother, I was not finished with this establishment.”

Breastfed babies don’t just latch.

They commit.

It’s comfort.
It’s food.
It’s safety.
It’s their whole world in one place.

And sometimes that world refuses to let go.

Anyone else have a baby that latched on for dear life?

03/07/2026

This is not designed to scare you. This is designed to remind you that newborn babies have limited immune system systems. It takes them two or three months to develop a good immune system that helps to protect them from the things you and I fight off on a daily basis.
We have had recent measles outbreaks in this area, RSV outbreaks in this area, flu, Covid, and our newborns are not ready to deal with these challenges, even when they’re breast-fed.
Families I’m begging you please think about how you will best protect your infant from these things when you take them out in public cover their carrier don’t let strangers touch them or handle them. Don’t let families and church members touch or handle them without washing their hands make sure you’re protecting your baby. You’re their first line.

03/06/2026

Welcome to March

Hey, pumping moms keeping your pump in good working order is essential to good milk removal. It’s first Friday check those duck bills and flow control valves.

03/04/2026

Happy IBCLC Day.
To all who work tirelessly to support breastfeeding/chest feeding parents I salute you.

If you are a parent know we are here to help you attain YOUR goals in feeding your child. Having difficulty call us we are here to help! 903-316-1927

03/03/2026

Question. Is this a “good option to help increase your milk supply?
Why or why not?

03/02/2026

Tell me the best way you know to increase your milk supply!

Fact- milk removal!
Nursing is #1!
Next best option is pumping with a quality efficient pump. What does that mean? First make sure your flanges fit you correctly!
Next make sure you pump is a good quality primary pump.

Unfortunately wearables are not always beneficial as a primary pump. Why? They don’t in most cases efficiently empty.
Questions? Go to an IBCLC. We specialize in all things baby feeding!

03/01/2026

On world compliment day I would just like to reach out to all of my mom is out there all mamas that are feeding their babies of their breastmilk and remind them… You are doing an amazing job!

03/01/2026

What actions are you taking today to expand your understanding of birth and breastfeeding? I have a suggestion: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJnD8KdMn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

02/27/2026

National Retro Day- Lets have a throw back to the prior world of breast pumps!

Breast pumps have definitely evolved over the years! What has not changed the fact that all the manufactures still don't come close to the average size of maternal ni***es. SO we do ni**le sizing! to make sure your pumping experience is comfortable and productive.
Give us a call @ 903-316-1927
or schedule a pump optimization appointment on line @ https://babiesbestbeginnings.as.me/schedule/f76799bc/appointment/77306737/calendar/8828380