Breastfeeding Center at Parkside

We are so thankful for the kind words from our patients! 💗 Every review reminds us why we are so passionate about loving and serving mamas along their breastfeeding journey. Check out this recent patient review that warms our hearts. 🤗

Check out what’s happening this month at the Breastfeeding Center at Parkside here → breastfeedingcenteratparkside.eventbrite.com

🤍 CLASSES
Breastfeeding Basics | $20; registration required.
🤍 SUPPORT GROUPS
Mom Tribe | Free; no registration required.
Baby Basics | Free; no registration required.

Graduation day at our weekly Mom Tribe support group! We are so thankful to watch these little ones (and their amazing moms) grow together every week.

Mom Tribe is our weekly support group that meets every Tuesday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm at our Reidville Road location in Spartanburg! This group is for all moms as a space to share and connect. Registration is not required, so grab your baby and come find your people! 🩷

A freezer stash can bring peace of mind for returning to work, appointments, or just having backup milk on hand. The good news? You don’t need hundreds of ounces - a little at a time adds up!

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹
Add 1 extra pumping session per day after your morning feed when supply is naturally higher. Even ½ - 1oz per day builds quickly.

𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿
Some moms experience a strong letdown on the opposite side from where their baby is feeding. Use a milk collector to catch that letdown that would otherwise be lost – many parents collect ½-2oz per feeding without extra pumping. You can also put the milk collector on after baby has fed to collect any leftover milk.

𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Wait until your milk supply is well-established (about 3-6 weeks) to avoid creating an oversupply, engorgement or clogged ducts. Gentle and steady wins!

𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹
Most families only need 1-3 days of milk stored. Example:
-25-30 oz per day for older babies
-10-15 oz for younger babies
That’s usually 30-90 oz total – very doable!

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀
Store 2-4oz portions so you only thaw what you need and avoid waste.

✨ Pro tip: A freezer stash is backup milk – not a measure of success. Your body keeps making milk every day. ✨

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Celebrating the heart of motherhood today and every day 🤍

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible moms nurturing, loving, feeding, comforting, and showing up through every season of motherhood. We see you, and we’re celebrating you today 💐

Breastfeeding isn’t just beneficial for baby, it supports mom’s health too! ✨

When you breastfeed, your body releases oxytocin, which:
- Helps your uterus contract and reduce postpartum bleeding
- Supports emotional bonding
- Can lower stress levels

Long-term, breastfeeding is associated with:
- Lower risk of breast cancer
- Lower risk of ovarian cancer
- Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
- Improved heart health
- Support in postpartum recovery

Breastfeeding also burns extra calories and helps regulate hormones during the postpartum transition!

And just as important! Maternal mental health matters. Feeding support, community, and realistic expectations make all the difference. No mom should navigate it alone! 🤱

Breastfeeding is powerful, but so is informed, supported choice.

Check out what’s happening this upcoming month at the Breastfeeding Center at Parkside here → breastfeedingcenteratparkside.eventbrite.com

🤍 CLASSES
Breastfeeding Basics | $20; registration required.

🤍 SUPPORT GROUPS
Mom Tribe | Free; no registration required.
Baby Basics | Free; no registration required.

Wishing you a joyful and blessed Easter! We are grateful for the joy this season brings and even more for the hope we find in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. 🩷