Getting through the week can sometimes be so challenging. For new parents the week can seem to drag on forever. Having something to look forward to can really keep you going. I can't remember how we decided to host our Breastfeeding Support Group on Friday afternoons but it was a great idea!
What do we talk about during our Friday Support Group? I wanted to share a sample of last week's topics...
One of our Mamas asked how everyone enjoyed Mother's Day. No one seemed to do anything overly special but it was a nice way to start our chat.
Another Mama asked about feeding older breastmilk to her baby. This Mama will be enjoying a special event with some friends in the fall and was wondering if milk she pumps now will still be good to leave. Breastmilk is always good even though the composition changes as baby's grow. We suggested leaving a mixture of fresh and frozen milk for baby.
We discussed spit up and babies who are happy excessive spit-uppers. We talked about the lovely odor after you have been spit up on and how spit up down your bra gives off a nice cheesy smell by days end.
One of the babies had a tongue and lip tie revision that week so we asked how he is doing and discussed the procedure and changes in latch.
Birth control came up which led to discussing the lack of sex after babies and to a description of lactational amenorrhea.
Many of our parents will weigh their babies on our scale when they are at the Support Group. It helps them to keep a track of their baby's growth and development. We love providing this service at no charge.
Other random topics....super random :)
Natural cleaning products
The meaning of "Seventh Generation"
Menstrual cups
Cloth menstrual pads
Family cloth (look that one up yourself)
Healthy foods and your babies
This particular Friday we had a nice group of parents with babies in tow and a Grandmother was in attendance too! Our Group is casual and lively. The parents look forward to having a safe space to share and discuss their questions and concerns. Ginger and I look forward to seeing these parents and their babies too. Seeing the babies grow and change is so lovely.
If you have been on the fence about whether or not to attend a MILC Breastfeeding Support Group maybe this will make you feel more comfortable. We hope to see you soon!
Find our Schedule of Events here.
What do we talk about during our Friday Support Group? I wanted to share a sample of last week's topics...
One of our Mamas asked how everyone enjoyed Mother's Day. No one seemed to do anything overly special but it was a nice way to start our chat.
Another Mama asked about feeding older breastmilk to her baby. This Mama will be enjoying a special event with some friends in the fall and was wondering if milk she pumps now will still be good to leave. Breastmilk is always good even though the composition changes as baby's grow. We suggested leaving a mixture of fresh and frozen milk for baby.
We discussed spit up and babies who are happy excessive spit-uppers. We talked about the lovely odor after you have been spit up on and how spit up down your bra gives off a nice cheesy smell by days end.
One of the babies had a tongue and lip tie revision that week so we asked how he is doing and discussed the procedure and changes in latch.
Birth control came up which led to discussing the lack of sex after babies and to a description of lactational amenorrhea.
Many of our parents will weigh their babies on our scale when they are at the Support Group. It helps them to keep a track of their baby's growth and development. We love providing this service at no charge.
Other random topics....super random :)
Natural cleaning products
The meaning of "Seventh Generation"
Menstrual cups
Cloth menstrual pads
Family cloth (look that one up yourself)
Healthy foods and your babies
This particular Friday we had a nice group of parents with babies in tow and a Grandmother was in attendance too! Our Group is casual and lively. The parents look forward to having a safe space to share and discuss their questions and concerns. Ginger and I look forward to seeing these parents and their babies too. Seeing the babies grow and change is so lovely.
If you have been on the fence about whether or not to attend a MILC Breastfeeding Support Group maybe this will make you feel more comfortable. We hope to see you soon!
Find our Schedule of Events here.
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