By Leia Giddens, IBCLC | Nurturing Lactation Care | Lactation Consultant serving Macon, Sandersville, and Middle Georgia I want to tell you something that took me entirely too long to… Read More »It’s Not Supposed to Hurt Like This — But Here’s Why It Might
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
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
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
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
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
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?”
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