Your Body Heard Everything
How birth trauma, stress, and anxiety can affect your milk supply — and why that is not a personal failing. She sat across from me and said she felt like… Read More »Your Body Heard Everything
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A New Chapter in Macon: Nurturing Lactation Care Opens on Historic Vineville Avenue
I’ve never been one to keep big news to myself, so here it is: On March 1st, I’m opening a Nurturing Lactation Care office right here in Macon, and I’m… Read More »A New Chapter in Macon: Nurturing Lactation Care Opens on Historic Vineville Avenue
Going Back to Basics: What Faith, Ancestry, and Physiology Have in Common
Yesterday morning, we drove to Philadelphia Methodist Church in Eatonton, Georgia, for their annual Homecoming service and dinner on the grounds. The smell of barbecue carried through the crisp fall… Read More »Going Back to Basics: What Faith, Ancestry, and Physiology Have in Common
Expressing Grief: When Milk Comes In After Loss
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and for so many mothers, it’s a tender reminder of the stories that never got to unfold. Before I became a lactation… Read More »Expressing Grief: When Milk Comes In After Loss
God is Near, Mama — Even in the Middle of the Night
By Leia Giddens, IBCLC | Nurturing Lactation Care | Serving Macon, Eatonton, Greensboro, Lake Oconee, and beyond I started a prayer course this week at our church. We talked about… Read More »God is Near, Mama — Even in the Middle of the Night
Now an IBCLC! What It Took to Get Here and Why It Matters for You
I’m officially an IBCLC—Here’s what that means for you. After years of hard work, study, and hands-on experience, I’m proud to share that I am now a board-certified International Board… Read More »Now an IBCLC! What It Took to Get Here and Why It Matters for You
Stronger Together: The Importance of Supportive Partners in Breastfeeding
A Father’s Day Salute from Nurturing Lactation Care In the early weeks of feeding a newborn, it’s easy for the spotlight to land squarely on the breastfeeding parent. But if… Read More »Stronger Together: The Importance of Supportive Partners in Breastfeeding
“Is Something Wrong With My Milk?”
Why It’s Usually a Milk Supply or Transfer Issue — Not Composition As a lactation consultant serving families across Middle Georgia, I often hear a question that sounds like this:… Read More »“Is Something Wrong With My Milk?”
Empowering Your Breastfeeding Journey: My Story and the Support Every Mother Deserves
From Struggles to Success: Why I Became a Lactation Consultant Eight years ago, when I gave birth to my baby boy, I had a strong desire to breastfeed. Like so… Read More »Empowering Your Breastfeeding Journey: My Story and the Support Every Mother Deserves
Risk Factors for Prenatal Lactation Challenges
Prepare for Breastfeeding Success: Book a Prenatal Lactation Consultation Today! Breastfeeding is a natural process, but that doesn’t mean it always comes easily. Many factors, including maternal health, breast anatomy,… Read More »Risk Factors for Prenatal Lactation Challenges