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Moomysmilk, Chicago, IL (2026)

08/24/2026

An ounce of breast milk can look so small in a bottle, but to your baby, it can mean everything. 💛

That single ounce represents minutes or hours spent pumping when you were exhausted. It represents late nights, early mornings, sore breasts, tears, determination, and love. It represents showing up again and again even when progress feels slow or invisible.

For premature or medically fragile babies, that ounce can help protect against infection, support gut healing, and help their tiny bodies grow stronger day by day. For babies learning to feed, it can be the difference between hunger and comfort. For mothers separated from their babies, it becomes a way to still nurture and provide even when you cannot always be at the bedside.

Sometimes mothers worry because the bottles are not full yet. They compare ounces, sessions, or freezer stashes. But what truly matters is that you are providing something uniquely made for your baby. Every drop carries antibodies, nutrition, and comfort that no one else can make.

And every ounce also tells a story. A story of persistence on the days you wanted to quit. A story of choosing to try again after a hard pumping session. A story of loving your baby enough to keep going even when it feels like no one sees how hard you are working.

So if today you only pumped an ounce, know this. That ounce matters. It nourishes. It protects. It helps your baby grow. And it proves how much heart you are pouring into this journey.

Small amounts add up. One ounce becomes many. One day becomes weeks. And before you know it, all those small efforts build something powerful for your baby.

Be proud of every drop. Because every ounce is made with love, and love always matters. ✨

08/24/2026

Nobody talks enough about the mental health shift that can happen after weaning.

For some mothers, stopping breastfeeding isn’t just an emotional transition.

It may be accompanied by depression, anxiety, irritability, insomnia or a significant change in mood.

Researchers have described post-weaning depression as a rare but potentially severe complication of breastfeeding cessation… and it remains significantly understudied.

In one large study of more than 42,000 mothers, breastfeeding cessation was associated with an increase in symptoms of anxiety and depression. Mothers who already experienced higher levels of anxiety or depression were particularly vulnerable.

Why might this happen?

Lactation involves major physiologic and hormonal processes, including oxytocin and prolactin. When milk production decreases and breastfeeding ends, those systems change as well. Researchers believe both physiologic and psychological factors may contribute to post-weaning mood symptoms, although we still do not fully understand the mechanism.

And that matters.

We prepare mothers for postpartum depression.

We talk about postpartum anxiety.

We talk about the baby blues.

But very few mothers are warned that their mental health may shift when breastfeeding ends, even months or years after giving birth.

If you suddenly feel unlike yourself after weaning, your symptoms deserve to be taken seriously.

Weaning may end one chapter of breastfeeding.

Maternal support shouldn’t end with it.

Sharma V. Weaning and depression: a closer look. Archives of Women’s Mental Health, 2024.

Ystrom E, et al. Breastfeeding cessation and symptoms of anxiety and depression: a longitudinal cohort study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2012.

Acute Onset or Worsening of Psychiatric Symptoms Following Breastfeeding Cessation: An Illustrative Case and Literature Review. 2025.

08/22/2026

BRB 🥸

08/21/2026

Wtf did I just watch 😵‍💫

He referenced the DSM-5, which yes, the DSM-5 uses a “with peripartum onset” specifier when a depressive episode begins during pregnancy or within the first 4 weeks after delivery.

But that does not mean postpartum depression only happens within four weeks.

The National Institute of Mental Health describes postpartum depression as occurring in the weeks and months after childbirth and notes that many episodes actually begin around 4–8 weeks postpartum. ACOG also recognizes the postpartum period as extending through the first 12 weeks after birth and specifically recommends that postpartum care be treated as an ONGOING process, not one isolated visit or arbitrary cutoff.

Mothers do not wake up on day 29 suddenly healed.

Hormones do not reset on a calendar.
Sleep deprivation does not disappear.
Birth trauma does not disappear.
Breastfeeding challenges do not disappear.
Physical recovery does not disappear.
And postpartum mental health disorders certainly do not become irrelevant because four weeks have passed.

We already live in a culture that expects mothers to recover quickly, function normally, care for a newborn around the clock, and somehow recognize when what they are experiencing has crossed into something that requires help.

The last thing mothers need is another artificial deadline suggesting that once they are a month postpartum, their symptoms somehow no longer count.

Postpartum is a season of recovery and adjustment, not a 28-day expiration date.

Mothers deserve accurate information, continued screening, continued support, and clinicians who understand that maternal mental health does not operate according to an arbitrary calendar.

The DSM may use a 4-week onset window for the “with peripartum onset” specifier, but postpartum mental health does not operate on a 28-day deadline. Postpartum depression can begin weeks or even months after delivery, well beyond that narrow DSM window.

08/16/2026

Milk production works on supply and demand… and your breasts are constantly taking notes.

Every time milk is effectively removed, whether by your baby or a pump, your body receives a message: WE NEED MORE !!

When milk is removed frequently and thoroughly, your body is encouraged to keep producing. When milk sits in the breast for longer periods of time, the message gradually becomes: we don’t need quite as much.

That’s why frequent milk removal matters so much when establishing or increasing supply. It’s also why simply pumping for longer isn’t always the answer, frequency and effective milk removal matter.

Especially in the early weeks, your body is learning how much milk your baby needs. Breastfeeding frequently, pumping when separated from baby, addressing ineffective milk transfer, and avoiding routinely going long stretches without removing milk can all help protect that developing supply.

And remember: supply and demand doesn’t mean every body will respond exactly the same way. Hormones, medications, breast anatomy, birth circumstances, medical conditions, prematurity, retained placental tissue, milk transfer, and many other factors can influence production.

So if you’re struggling with supply, the answer isn’t always “just pump more.”

Sometimes we need to figure out why the demand isn’t creating the expected supply.

Your milk supply is a conversation between your breasts and your baby.

The more effectively milk is requested and removed, the louder the message to keep making it! 🩷

08/15/2026

Breastfeeding requires coordinated, sustained oral motor activity that directly influences how the jaw, palate, tongue, and facial muscles develop. During feeding at the breast, the infant must create a wide gape, maintain a deep latch, and generate rhythmic negative pressure using the tongue and jaw. This motion promotes forward mandibular growth, proper palatal width, and balanced muscle development.

In contrast, artificial ni***es require less complex muscle coordination and encourage a different tongue posture. Over time, this can contribute to a higher arched palate, narrower maxilla, altered swallowing patterns, and increased risk of malocclusion. 📖 Multiple studies have shown that children who were breastfed longer have lower rates of posterior crossbite, open bite, and need for orthodontic intervention later in childhood.

Breastfeeding also supports nasal breathing by promoting proper oral posture and palatal development. A wider, well formed palate allows adequate nasal airway space, which is associated with improved breathing patterns and reduced risk of mouth breathing and sleep disordered breathing.

Calling breastfeeding the first form of orthodontic treatment does not mean it guarantees perfect teeth or eliminates genetics. It means that normal feeding at the breast supports normal facial development, while deviations from that process can *increase* the likelihood of orthodontic problems.

08/15/2026

Hehe love it here 😓🤭🩷

08/15/2026

Seriously 🩷

08/15/2026

Milk supply isn’t built by luck, it’s built by removal.

You can’t out-supplement missed feedings. Milk is made by removal, not magic. Every time milk is effectively removed from the breast, it signals your body to keep producing. When it’s not, that signal weakens, and so does supply.

What many moms don’t realize is that it’s not just about frequency… it’s about effectiveness.
If you’re pumping every 2-3 hours but using the wrong fl**ge size, too low (or too high) suction, or the wrong pump altogether, milk isn’t being fully removed, and your body assumes it doesn’t need to make more.

✨ Fl**ge size matters.
A fl**ge that’s too small causes friction and ni**le damage.
A fl**ge that’s too large pulls in too much ar**la and reduces suction efficiency.
Neither removes milk well, and both send the wrong message to your body.

✨ Pump type matters too.
Most moms, especially in the early weeks, need a hospital-grade breast pump (like the Medela Symphony) to build or protect their supply. These pumps are designed for frequent, full milk removal, something most portable, wearable, or “cute” pumps simply can’t match. The first two weeks are critical. That’s when your prolactin receptors are being established, and consistent, effective milk removal during this time sets the tone for your long-term supply.

No supplement, cookie, or tea can replace that signal. You can support your supply nutritionally, but the foundation will ALWAYS be milk removal.

Milk supply isn’t fragile, it’s responsive. Give your body the right tools, the right schedule, and the right information… and it will do exactly what it was designed to do. 💛

08/15/2026

In the middle of the exhaustion, the long nights, and the constant giving, there are these tiny, unforgettable moments. Your baby pauses, looks up at you, and smiles while still nursing, completely content and safe in your arms. In that second, nothing else matters. It’s a reminder that comfort, nourishment, and love are all wrapped into one simple act, and that these fleeting moments are building a bond that lasts far beyond the nursing years. 🤱🏼💞

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