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Sweetly Nourish Lactation & Baby Care

Expert and evidenced-based lactation support. Compassionate Care. All while helping you reach your feeding goals. Office is located in Windsor, CT.

Offering tele-health, in-home and in-office consults. Home travel throughout Hartford county, Connecticut.

11/20/2025

🌟 Why Babies “Pull In” With Their Cheeks While Feeding 🌟

If you notice your baby’s cheeks dimpling inward while feeding — especially paired with clicking — here’s what it often means 👇💡

Cheek Dimpling = Baby Working Too Hard

When a baby has oral tension or oral ties (like tongue, lip, or buccal ties), their latch isn’t as deep or secure. Because of that, they try to compensate by:
✨ Pulling in their cheeks to generate more suction
✨ Using facial muscles instead of tongue + jaw coordination
✨ Working harder to stay latched and milk-transfer efficiently

This is not a sign of a lazy baby — it’s a sign of a baby who is adapting to restricted oral mobility.

👂 Why You Hear Clicking During Feeding

Clicking happens when the seal at the breast or bottle breaks repeatedly. With oral ties or tension, babies may:
🔹 Struggle to elevate or extend the tongue
🔹 Lose suction mid-swallow
🔹 Pull their tongue back to protect their airway
🔹 Try to keep up with flow but can’t maintain a tight seal

Every “click” = a moment of lost suction.

You may see:
• Milk leaking
• More air intake (gassiness)
• Frequent unlatching or tight, tucked lips to hold on better
• Short or long, tiring feeds
• Frustration at the breast or bottle

💛 The Good News

With the right support — oral function exam, bodywork, lactation care, and if appropriate, release of oral ties — babies can:
✔️ Improve suction
✔️ Reduce cheek dimpling
✔️ Stop clicking
✔️ Feed more comfortably and efficiently
✔️ Transfer milk better and gain weight more easily

🎥 In this video:

You’ll see a great example of cheek “pulling in” and clicking caused by oral dysfunction. This is the baby working overtime to compensate for ties and tension.

If your baby is doing this too…

You are not doing anything wrong — and you don’t need to struggle through feeding. Support is available. 💕
Send me a message or book a consult through the link in my bio — I’d love to help you and your little one feed more comfortably.

11/05/2025

Grateful beyond words for the families who trust me to walk beside them in their feeding journey. Your kind words mean the world 💛

07/24/2025

👶🥛 “I support my local dairy farmer” — and this little one sure does!
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Breastfeeding is a beautiful family effort — from a nurturing mom, to a supportive dad, to a baby who knows exactly what they need. ❤️
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Feeding journeys look different for every family, but when everyone is involved, magic happens.

Here’s to strong babies, empowered parents, and all the local dairy farmers out there! 😉

07/11/2025

✨In-home visits aren’t just about feeding support—they’re about nurturing the entire family.✨

This sweet pup wanted in on the action during a recent home consult, and we couldn’t resist the moment 🐾💕

Whether it’s your first baby or your third, feeding challenges can arise—and I’m here to help, right in the comfort of your home. From latch assessments to bottle-feeding guidance and everything in between, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

🍼 Support for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, oral ties & more
💻 Booking at sweetlynourish.com

05/23/2025

👅 “He doesn’t have a tongue tie… I didn’t see or feel anything.”
 I hear this all the time. And here’s the truth 👇
Posterior tongue ties CANNOT be reliably seen or felt in a quick exam. They’re often hidden under the mucosa and don’t present with that “classic” heart-shaped tongue you can spot at a glance.

To identify a posterior tie, you need to assess: 🔍 Tongue function (can baby lift tongue- not just the tip but also the mid/posterior aspect, can baby extend tongue, cup well/sustain cup with suck and lateralize?) 🔍 Tongue range of motion (can the tongue move freely or does it compensate?) 🔍 Oral tension patterns and feeding biomechanics

These ties are tricky and subtle, and SO often missed—even by well-meaning providers, including lactation consultants, who haven’t had advanced training in oral function and tethered oral tissues.

➡️Some common symptoms of posterior tongue ties:
* Shallow or painful latch
* Clicking or slipping off the breast/bottle
* Gassiness, reflux symptoms, or frequent spit-up
* Long feeds that don’t feel efficient
* Poor weight gain or falling asleep mid-feed/baby easily fatigued

😮 More subtle signs might include:
* “Good” weight gain but nursing feels exhausting or frustrating
* Swallowing air → frequent hiccups or bloating
* Lipstick-shaped ni***es or blistering after feeds
* Baby always seems tense or uncomfortable at rest
* Low milk supply despite frequent feeds or pumping

If you’ve been told everything looks “fine” but feeding doesn’t feel fine, trust your gut. A deeper, functional assessment may be exactly what you need. 💛

✨This is what I do. If you need support, I’m here to help. You and your baby deserve answers.

05/14/2025

Motherhood is hard at every stage—just in different ways. 💛
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I remember the sleepless nights, the cluster feeds, the constant questions about pumping, latch, growth, and milk supply. Those newborn days felt so all-consuming.
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Now, I’m in the pre-teen and teen years—where the worries are deeper, the conversations are heavier, and I sometimes miss the simplicity (and snuggles) of those early days.
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Every stage of motherhood demands something new from us. And while the challenges evolve, one thing that always matters is our mental health. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
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Here are a few gentle reminders for all seasons of motherhood:

🧘‍♀️ Make space to breathe—even if it’s 3 minutes alone in your car.
💬 Talk about the hard stuff—with a friend, a therapist, or your partner.
🌿 Lower the bar—your kids need a present, grounded you, not a perfect one.
🧘‍♀️ Move your body- a walk, a stretch, or dancing in the kitchen can shift your whole mood.
📵 Put down the phone—comparison steals the joy of your real moments.

🤍 Ask for help—it’s not weakness, it’s wisdom.
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Whether you’re soothing a colicky newborn or guiding a hormonal teenager, just know: you are doing enough. And you are not alone.
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Sending love to every mom—no matter what season you’re in. 💐
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05/11/2025

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸
To every mama—today is for you.
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🌷To the mama nursing at 2am with tired eyes and a full heart. 🌷To the mama pumping around the clock—hooked up to flanges, giving her all in ounces. 🌷To the mama bottle feeding with love—cradling, burping, holding eye contact, and showing up with heart in every feed. 🌷To the mama healing, adjusting, and doing the best she can. 🌷To the mama who doubts herself—but keeps going anyway. ⠀ I see you. I honor you. And I am so proud of you. ⠀ Motherhood is beautiful and raw, messy and miraculous. You don’t need to be perfect—just present, just you. ⠀  Happy Mother’s Day 💛 ⠀ With love, Sweetly Nourish Lactation & Baby Care ⠀ 

04/20/2025

Happy Easter from our Nest to Yours! 🐣

This season is a beautiful reminder of renewal, growth, and new beginnings — just like the journey of parenthood.

Whether you’re snuggling a newborn, navigating feeding challenges, or celebrating small wins along the way, know that you’re not alone. I’m here to support you every step of the way with compassionate, personalized lactation care.

Wishing you a peaceful day filled with love, hope, and maybe even a few quiet moments to yourself (we can dream, right?).

You’ve got this, and I’ve got you. 💕

04/18/2025

💬✨ Client reviews mean the world to me! ✨💬

Every time a family takes a moment to share their experience, I’m filled with gratitude. It is truly an honor to be a part of your feeding journey—through the highs, the challenges, and the beautiful milestones. 💛

Your kind words not only fill my heart, but they also help other families find the support they need. Thank you for trusting me and allowing me to walk beside you during such a meaningful time.

With love and appreciation, Julie 🤍 

04/16/2025

🌸 Breast Changes Through the Lifespan: What’s Normal? 🌸

Your breasts are constantly evolving through different life stages. Understanding these changes can help you feel more empowered, aware, and confident in your body.

👧 Puberty:
Breast development begins between ages 8–13 due to rising estrogen levels. You may notice tenderness, itchiness, or asymmetry (one breast growing faster than the other—totally normal!). Breast buds develop first, followed by gradual growth of breast tissue and ni***es.

🤱 Pregnancy & Lactation:
Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin cause the milk ducts and lobules to enlarge. Breasts grow fuller, veins may become more visible, and ni***es may darken and become more sensitive. After birth, milk production begins and breasts may feel heavy, warm, or engorged.

🍼 Post-Lactation (Weaning):
Once milk removal slows, glandular tissue begins to shrink and fat redistributes. Breasts may feel softer, smaller, or less firm. Some sagging is normal due to stretched skin and ligaments during lactation, especially after multiple pregnancies.

🌙 Perimenopause & Menopause:
As estrogen levels decline, breast tissue becomes less dense and more fatty. You may notice decreased fullness, changes in size, tenderness, or lumpiness (often due to hormonal shifts). Skin may become thinner and more prone to sagging. While many of these changes are expected, new or persistent symptoms should be evaluated.
🔍 Important Reminder:

Know your “normal,” and keep an eye out for changes that feel unusual for you—such as a new lump, ni**le discharge, or persistent pain. Regular self-awareness and professional exams are key.

✨ Your breasts tell a story of your body’s strength, adaptability, and life journey. Tune in, take care, and never hesitate to ask questions. 🫶

04/15/2025

Your baby’s first latch is a moment…
But feeding your baby is a journey.
Whether you’re nursing, pumping, combo feeding, or bottle feeding, I’m here for all of it — the triumphs, the tears, and everything in between.

Feeding your baby should feel supported, not stressful.

Let’s make it easier, together. 💕

04/10/2025

Gassiness, Reflux & Tongue Ties: What’s the Connection?

If your baby seems extra gassy, fussy, or refluxy after feeds, it might not just be a “sensitive tummy” — it could be aerophagia (swallowing too much air).

Oral restrictions like tongue ties can make it hard for babies to maintain a good seal at the breast or bottle, leading to all kinds of feeding challenges — and symptoms that often get mistaken for colic or reflux.

Swipe through to learn:
👉🏼How tongue ties contribute to gassiness and reflux
👉🏼What signs to look for during feeds
👉🏼How a team-based approach can make all the difference

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s take a deeper look together. 💕

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