Willa Lactation

🚨 IT’S TIME TO VOTE!! 🚨

I need your help, friends!! 💛

I’ve been nominated again for Best Nutritionist/Dietitian in Best of Lexington… and thanks to YOU, I won last year!! 🏆 Let’s do it again!!

✨ Here’s the deal:
You can vote EVERY DAY until May 8th (yes, daily votes count 👏)

👉 How to vote:

1. Go to https://www.votelexington.com/
2. Click Health & Beauty
3. Select Nutritionist/Dietitian
4. Choose Willa Nutrition + Lactation Services
5. Don’t forget to hit Submit Ballot (this part matters!!)

⏰ It takes less than 10 seconds—and it truly means so much to me and my small business.

💥 Pro tip: Save the link + set a quick daily reminder so you don’t miss a vote!

If you’ve ever learned something from me, worked with me, or just want to support what I’m building, I’d be so grateful for your vote ❤️

📲 Share this to your stories + tag me so I can say THANK YOU!!

It would mean the world to me if you would take a few seconds out of your day to VOTE FOR ME !!

➡️Link in Bio to Vote.

Every Day Matters!

Get the word out! THANKS SO MUCH!
https://www.votelexington.com/

The voting is open for the Best Of Lexington, and I am up for Best Nutritionist/Dietitian

You need to vote 1x a day every day until May 8th.

SAVE THIS LINK TO YOUR FAVORITES TO VOTE EVERY DAY!!

Here’s how: go to
https://www.votelexington.com/

➡️choose Health & Beauty, then choose
“Nutritionist/Dietitian.” Once you’re there, choose
“Willa Nutrition + Lactation Services.”

➡️YOU HAVE TO THEN CLICK SUBMIT BALLOT FOR IT TO COUNT

Jumping on the trend! I love my job!

✨🥇 BEST DIETITIAN IN LEXINGTON — WE DID IT! 🥇✨

Remember back in April when I asked you all to vote for me as best dietitian???? I’m beyond honored (and honestly still in shock 😭) to be voted Best Dietitian in the 4th Annual Best of Lexington Awards! 💙

When I started Willa Nutrition & Lactation, my mission was simple - to provide support and evidenced-based research to effectively assist anyone with meeting their nutrition & lactation goals.🥑🍎🤰🏼🤱🏽🍼🥛🏆🎖️

Whether it’s improving eating habits, providing breastfeeding support, helping increase milk supply, or finding balance in day-to-day nutrition routine — I love helping people build confidence and feel empowered in their health & breastfeeding journey. 💪💕

Nutrition isn’t about perfection - it’s about progress, confidence, and feeling good in your own skin.💫

I truly love being a dietitian and helping my clients make small, meaningful changes that lead to healthier, happier lives. 🥰

To my incredible clients, supporters, and cheerleaders — THANK YOU. You’ve turned my passion for nutrition, lactation, and family wellness into something truly life-changing. 🌸

📣 Out of Office Notice 📣

Hey everyone! I’m currently out of the office and will not be responding to phone calls or emails from July 21–27. I’ll be back and available starting Sunday, July 28th.

Thank you for your patience during this time! I’ll get back to you as soon as I can once I return.

– Erica 💛
Willa Nutrition & Lactation

Meet my niece: Emmy Grace!

There’s something so special about having a niece who loves all the same things I do. She asked me to do this with her—and let’s just say, my face says it all! 😅 Balancing long enough for us to get this picture was no joke. But heels and all, I’d stand there in pain any day just to soak in a moment of joy with her.

We do our nails together. I braid her hair. We play baby dolls. I teach her how to swaddle and “breastfeed” her babies. These are the moments I treasure most.

I adore my boys and love our beautiful, wild home life. But sometimes, being so immersed in the boy world makes me forget how much I love being a girl. Emmy Grace brings me back to that part of myself—and I’m so grateful.

I LOVE YOU, EMMY GRACE 💕💕💕

💕Client Love just from this week! 💕

🥳So proud of these moms rocking it at breastfeeding, milk supply, and finding routines with their baby to thrive.

This journey is not easy and having the right support by your side matters! 👏🏻

I check in with my clients daily, weekly, monthly via text.

The first few weeks of breastfeeding are a lot 🥴 and one spiraling thought can break your breastfeeding journey. ❤️‍🩹

👉🏼I don’t want that spiraling thought to make you give up breastfeeding. I’d rather help 🏃‍♀️you quickly in the moment instead of waiting until your appointment. 👌🏻It’s usually a quick reassurance, a simple answer to your question, or I may need to get you in sooner than later.

💕I LOVE IT! I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Hormones play a crucial role in milk production — but they can’t create or maintain milk supply without milk removal.

🧬 Hormones Involved in Milk Production:
1. Prolactin
Role: Signals the breasts to make milk.
👉🏼Triggered by: Ni**le stimulation and milk removal (baby nursing, pumping, hand expression).
👉🏼Higher levels = more milk production, but only if milk is being emptied.

2. Oxytocin
Role: Triggers let-down (milk ejection) so milk flows to the baby or pump.
👉🏼Triggered by: Skin-to-skin, baby crying, cuddling, and suckling.

3. Estrogen & Progesterone
👉🏼During pregnancy: These hormones are high and prevent full milk production.

👉🏼After birth: Their drop (especially progesterone) triggers the start of milk production (lactogenesis II).

👉🏼But: If milk isn’t removed after birth, supply won’t be maintained.

4. Thyroid hormones, insulin, cortisol
💕These support overall metabolism and milk synthesis — imbalances can impact supply.
👉🏼Still, regular milk removal is needed.

🧾 Bottom Line:

✅ Hormones start and support milk production.
❌ But without consistent milk removal, even perfect hormones won’t keep milk flowing.

😱If your hormones are off, it can cause low milk supply or oversupply! 😭 — but it still doesn’t change this key fact:

🚨 Milk removal is always required to build or maintain supply. Even with hormonal imbalances, without milk removal, milk won’t be made or maintained.

Hey Friends — Let’s Talk Health Insurance!

You’ve probably heard that The Lactation Network has changed its billing process and is now limiting visits for certain plans.

But here’s the GREAT news:
That change does NOT apply at Willa, LLC!

As a registered dietitian, I provide medical nutrition therapy for breastfeeding and nutrition — and that means your visits with me are typically fully covered by insurance.

I’m in-network with:
• Anthem
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• United Healthcare
• UMR
• Aetna
• Cigna

This is what sets my practice apart from many other lactation consultants.
No visit limits. No surprise out-of-pocket costs. Just expert care — covered.

Insurance can be confusing — so before assuming you’re not covered, reach out and let’s talk! I’m happy to help you understand your benefits.

🌟 Nutrition and Breastfeeding Support, Covered by Insurance! 🌟

Are you a new mom navigating breastfeeding or a parent seeking expert nutrition guidance for your family? Our private practice is here to support you every step of the way! 💪💚

We specialize in:
🍼 Breastfeeding Help – In-office or telehealth consultations to tackle latching, milk supply, and more.
🥗 Nutrition Counseling – Personalized plans to meet your health goals and thrive.
💡 Insurance-Friendly Services – Most plans cover our care, making it easy and accessible.

Whether you’re a new mom, a busy family, or someone striving for better health, we’re here to provide compassionate, expert care tailored to you. 🌟

📍 Visit us in-office or meet virtually from the comfort of your home.
📅 Book your appointment today – your health and wellness journey starts here!

💻 willanutrition.com
📞 Call us at 859-287-2996

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