Essential Lactation

Well I have about a million things to do, but here we sit. I’m grateful to have this time with her when the world is sometimes unforgiving and things are happening that make me sad and scared.... and I’m sitting in our warm home cuddling with my sleepy baby. #luckyones #deafkidsrock #sleepybaby #weekendsnuggles #toddlersofinstagram #supportisessential #essentiallactation

What is one thing you just can’t live without? For me, of course there is coffee *note Mommy’s little helper here, and my ability to take this office mobile. Thanks to my husband’s thoughtful gift I can move this little keyboard and mouse around to the basement, the kitchen table, my office (only before 7 am) or the play room. When I was breastfeeding Baby Fiona one of my necessities was still coffee (always with a lid), the Boppy, and my little silicone hand pump. Oh right, and my iPhone. #coffeeisessential #suportisessential #knowyourself #smallbusiness #mobilebusiness #breastfeedingmom #essentiallactation

Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? I do! I love celebrating and sharing love. Camden looks forward to decorating for each little holiday, and I think it helps to push off the Winter Blues... tell someone you love them today! #lovelove #bemine # #essentiallactation #beattheblues

This is where I work. My #homeoffice where I blog and write notes and take meetings and pay bills too. I love my little space, but to be honest it could use a door. This is not where the magic happens, this is where the paperwork happens. But that’s important too. #smallbusiness #mobilebusiness #essentiallactation #supportisessential #blogger #momlife #slowdownandbreathe

Fridays are busy. Very little “work” is done. Today is mystery reader, pick up the groceries, mom and me gymnastics, AV Therapy, and practice making pastry cream all before heading back to the bus stop at 2:30. Then dinner prep and a rescheduled tennis match! The sort of day I couldn’t have had before when I had a 45 minute commute followed by a minimum 8.5 hour shift followed by another 45 minute commute. It’s such a privilege to do this life with this family of mine. ❤️ @crc0502 for making it work! #boss #smallbusinessowner #momlife #domore #readtodeaf #deafkidsrock

Meet my 2 assistants! Camden, age 7 is excellent at managing his younger counterpart. Fiona is 23 months old and has excellent leadership skills. Today’s project is to teach Fiona that she is not in charge. Come back later to see if anyone is still smiling.

This is the only class you need. Everything you need to know taught in a way that you will enjoy and remember! Make connections with other families who are also expecting, and connect with an IBCLC you’ll be glad to know later on. Text to register, or share with a friend!

Update on #goal1 for 2020!

Printed my certificate for completion of Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care this morning! I’m so #blessed to be capable of helping parents who are struggling with mood disorders! So many suffer in silence and I want you to know that I’m here to help! #youarenotalone #postpartumdepression #postpartumanxiety #postpartumsupport #essentiallactation #supportisessential

Last call for mini consults! It’s not too late! Sign up for a condensed visit and get the most out of your time! #linkinbio

Pain with breastfeeding, milk supply questions, going back to work, prenatal planning- now is the time to hash it out! Schedule today!

Happy fall y’all! Mini consults are now available on 11/19 and 11/21 at Harmony Pediatrics in Alpharetta! Book today! #linkinbio $50 for 30 minutes of undivided attention for you and your baby from an IBCLC!

If mom is sick she should continue breastfeeding, and use good hand hygiene. If baby is sick, nothing is more valuable than mom’s milk. Any medication to dry up congestion may also dry up mom’s milk supply. Think before you medicate and call a lactation consultant. No one is more educated and mindful about your milk supply and your nursling. Mark. Your. Calendars. It’s cold and flu season. I might also add here that prevention is key! Visit your Chiropractor, practice self care, take your vitamins, and WASH YOUR HANDS! #preventioniskey #chiropractic #massage #vitamins #washyourhands #coveryourmouth #donotkissthebabies @essentialwellnesschiropractic @dr.leannesmith @dr.dantew @drdianahusk

New Blog Post today! #linkinbio #puppy #puppylove #redtickcoonhound #humanesociety #adoptdontshop #fearofcommitment #supportisessential #essentiallactation #breastfeedingmom

If you’re expecting, this is the class for you! **Also makes an excellent baby shower gift**