At First Latch

03/23/2026

I’m sorry, but I have to rant. Someone needs to say it.

If someone is venting to you or confiding in you and your first words out of your mouth is “well at least” you need to take a moment to think about how that would make you feel.

When we say “well at least” we are completely diminishing that person’s feelings. This is so common in so many areas of life. This doesn’t even have anything to do with breast-feeding just straight up compassion for other humans.

If you are guilty of this, that’s okay, but I hope you will try to reword your response a little better in the future after watching this.

We don’t always have to see eye to eye with everyone and you don’t have to agree with them either. You can still validate someone’s feelings and have a different opinion. Sometimes inside thoughts are not meant to be outside words.

That’s all. 😅🫶🏼

03/20/2026

Hey it’s me, Courtney, your local Lactation Consultant.

I have home visit availability now every Tuesday and Thursday. These spaces are very limited. Don’t wait till it’s too late! Lactation care is preventative care not just emergent care.

If you’re expecting let’s book a prenatal consult to get you ready for confident breastfeeding. If you already had your baby and you’re struggling let’s work together.

Message me for more information or comment 👶 below to ask for help. 🫶🏼

03/06/2026

If you know you know.😂♥️

When I brought my son home from the hospital I tried swaddling and placing him in his bassinet. It would take an hour of back and forth to get less than an hour of sleep before he woke up crying. One night I thought to myself, why am I fighting so hard what my baby is wired to do? So we chose safe co-sleeping and now here we are 4.5 months later! My b***y baby is taking solo naps anywhere from 30min to 2hrs. I am extremely proud of that. I believe babies will sleep longer when they are neurologically ready too and that looks different for everyone.

Skin-to-skin contact regulates a newborn’s physiological functions by stabilizing their body temperature, heart rate, and breathing. It reduces stress (cortisol levels), lowers blood pressure, stabilizes blood sugar, promotes deeper, longer sleep, and triggers natural breastfeeding behaviors. It also aids in developing a healthy, protective immune system.

Skin to skin and being near our babies for responsive care has so many benefits yet they need to be swaddled and placed in a bassinet away from me.

Safe sleep is swaddling our babies and aiding them into a deep sleep aiming for 4-5hrs sometimes even longer stretches away from mom to protect them from SIDS. Yet studies show deep sleep and overheating is often when infants die from SIDS.

I was listening to advice that felt so back and forth.

Sometimes the information we are given as parents can see so overwhelming and conflicting. Every parent has a choice to make informed decisions about how they raise their child. At the end of the day, we all want what’s best for our babies. That may look different from another family, that’s okay.

Informed decisions making with all the options is what you deserve. There are ways to safely co sleep. There are ways to safely sleep in a bassinet. I am here to give you the education you need on all things mother hood so you can make the best informed decision for your family.

Message me today to schedule your consult. 🫶🏼

03/04/2026

Happy IBCLC Day to all the amazing Lactation Consultants!!

You are the reason lactation care isn’t what it once was!✨💕

03/04/2026

Hi friends!

If I have worked with you in the past and you felt supported, cared for and encouraged during our time together would you consider leaving a quick Google review for At First Latch? Your words help other moms feel confident reaching out for support when they need it most.

It only takes a minute, and it makes a huge difference for my small business.🫶

Post a review to our profile on Google

03/02/2026

Good morning!

If you have worked with me, I’ve probably shared with you why I became a lactation consultant.

My own personal struggles with my second child that made me realize lactation care isn’t one size fits all and women need so much more support.

Lactation care is not what it was seven years ago with my last child and I am so thankful to be a part of that growth.

I am also so thankful to have a newborn in this new phase of life because the way it has opened my eyes is so crazy.

If you are struggling with anything infant feeding, just know you’re not alone and you do not have to do this alone. I want to be in your corner cheering you on and giving you the knowledge you need to make the best decisions for you and your family.

If you have more questions or you would like to work one on one with me, please message me.🫶🏼

02/27/2026

Are you struggling with latching?

Latching troubles can range from severe pain, slight discomfort or even later on not just in the newborn phase. if you’re having a painful latch, this can impact your milk supply.

Message me if you want to work on perfecting your latch.✨

02/26/2026

If you heard the saying “this m**o has fomo,” I can almost guarantee you that you have spoke with your pediatrician about distracted feedings, and snacking.

I’m here to tell you it’s completely normal and you’re not alone!

Even us professionals struggle! At the end of the day we’re all human and we’re all moms just trying to get back by doing the best we can.

Preserve your sanity by trying to schedule going out around feedings if you can, at home feed in a dark quiet place and when in doubt take a deep breath and remind yourself, this too shall pass.

If you’re needing additional support, I would love to help.

hang in there, mama you’re doing a great job♥️

02/26/2026

Did you know I can help with more things than just breastfeeding and latching?

We can work on gradual gentle weaning strategies, managing nursing gymnastics (biting, moving), optimizing nutrition as solid foods increase, tandem nursing, addressing supply issues, and providing emotional support for extended breastfeeding.

Health organizations, including the AAP, CDC, and WHO, recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about the first 6 months, followed by continued breastfeeding alongside complementary foods for at least 1–2 years or longer. [CDC]

Fun Fact: This little cutie was one of my very first Private Practice clients two years ago and I will have the honor of working with her soon to be little sister. 🥹

If you are wondering if it’s too late to seek Lactation support, it’s not. Message me for more information.♥️