InJoy LC (2026)

15/01/2026

Excited to be part of this in person gathering for new Mamas in Riverside. I'll be co-hosting this group with from
Our goal is to encourage and support moms to thrive, as you settle into motherhood. The group will be a mixture of hanging with other mamas, treats, reality checks, and practical encouragement along the motherhood journey.
Spots are limited. RSVP in my stories or comment RSVP and I'll send you the link to book your spot.

25/12/2025

To all the families I have had the pleasure of working alongside this year I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours! In this season of so many holiday celebrations for different cultures in our community I do hope you can take a moment to savor the sweetness of celebrating new life, joy and love in your family.
What a year it’s been for you all! I know your journeys have been hard at times. Through joys and challenges I want to say thank you for welcoming me into your home and family.
Motherhood is such a huge transition and busy seasons like the holidays can be extra stressful but also filled with sweet moments with your precious little ones. Christmas celebrates the birth of a special baby born into a turbulent time, with less than ideal family support or healthcare. I wonder what those first weeks were like for Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus. Maybe they felt as overwhelmed as most new parents feel.
No matter where you are on your motherhood journey, be kind to yourself today, maybe even enjoy a peppermint candy (one or two is not enough to tank your milk production☺️) or some egg nog oatmeal. We all had this breastfeeding mama’s favorite Christmas breakfast yesterday and it was delicious!

I wish you and your family all the best in 2026!

Linda (and my 2 sweet granddaughters)

18/12/2025

What gifts have you given your baby this year? Breastmilk is just one of them.

A client sent this photo of her last pump. She and her baby had a difficult start with a variety of underlying challenges.

Through it all this brave mama gave her son an amazing gift of love. And when it was time to stop we celebrated her commitment to providing so much goodness with her milk over the months. He is a thriving happy 8 month old now.

In Mom’s own words: “I started off exclusively nursing, then had to triple feed and decided to exclusively pump. I was a “just enougher” at 8 pumps per day and an under supplier at anything less.

Almost quit just before 2 months due to mastitis and PPD, then managed to stick it out and decided to go for 3. Somehow I managed to get to 6 months a couple of weeks ago and am officially weaned as of today. Went down to 1 pump per day last week and make less than 2oz total now, this last pump I made less than 1oz. Finally time to hang up the pump.

For the majority of my pumping journey, my boy got a little more than half breast milk daily. Towards the end he got about 6oz daily, and even for that I am grateful.”

Celebrating your resilience Amanda! He is a very blessed little boy to have you as his mom

13/12/2025

Are you struggling with a painful or pinched latch?

All these things can contribute to inefficient breastfeeding and a painful latch:

*Mom and baby are learning what works best for them and need extra support
*Birthing process resulted in tension in baby’s jaw, neck and body making latching tricky
*Recovery from labor for mom with positioning being difficult due to stitches or swelling
*Torticollis or one side preference which may include flattening of an area of the head
*Low muscle tone conditions or anatomical issues for baby
*Oversupply and a fast letdown where baby struggles with a good suck, swallow and breathe pattern
*Engorgement that hasn’t settled or is exacerbated by too much pumping or Haakaa use
*Jaundice and sleepy baby in the newborn days with a shallow latch, disorganized suck or falling asleep at the breast
*Tongue and/or lip tie and oral restrictions

Some of these things take time, care and helpful strategies. It’s not always the tongue - but it might be. This is why it is so important to have a functional assessment of not just what the lip and tongue looks like but ALL the factors in play.

Reach out for support if you and your baby are struggling with a painful or inefficient latch. See links in bio to connect or DM me.

17/10/2025

Review time...
I’m so grateful to those clients who take the time to write and post reviews. 🙏

I have had many new clients who say it was a specific comment on a review that helped them decide that we could be a good fit.

If you think I could be a good fit for a friend in need please pass on my info to them. It’s hard to ask for help sometimes. 🥰

“Around the three-month mark, breastfeeding became increasingly painful and difficult. Thanks to Linda's expert advice and encouragement, I was able to continue breastfeeding successfully” Berlyn

“She was kind, patient, encouraging, and immensely helpful. Without her I most likely would have resorted to pumping or formula, as it was just too much to bare." Kristyan

“Prior to giving birth she sent many resources and met with me to discuss any questions. After birth she provided hands on, in-home and phone support. It was so helpful to have her assist me in the comfort of my own home and know that I had her available if anything came up.” Hannah

See slides for their full stories. ➡

03/10/2025

How can I continue breastfeeding while my baby is teething? 🤔

Some babies just pop those teeth out easily and others really struggle with pain and discomfort during teething. That can lead to trouble when a sore gum meets the ni**le during nursing.

Teething gels and natural or medication options for pain relief can be helpful but chewing and biting during nursing can be really difficult. Here are some specific tips for breastfeeding while teething:

💟 Before nursing, try offering your baby a chilled teething ring or toy from out of the refrigerator or a breastmilk popsicle to cool and soothe their gums for a few minutes.

💟 During nursing watch for the signs just before your baby bites. Maybe they pause and look up at you, start squirming or roll the ni**le around in their mouth. Try some breast compressions to increase the milk flow or put a finger in the corner of their mouth and take them off for a few minutes and then relatch.

💟 Babies older than about 8 months are starting to be more aware of your reaction to their behavior - including how you respond with a screech of pain and surprise if they bite you. This is not an intentional desire to hurt you initially, they are just trying to get relief from their sore gums.

💟 React as quickly and quietly as possible. After a feeding, and especially if it was cut short by biting, your baby may need some extra cuddles or distraction. If they are older you can also try giving breastmilk in a cup sometimes.

What has worked for you?

10/09/2025

Did you know you have a right to lactation care? 🤱

All insurance plans are required by law in the USA to provide breastfeeding support and supplies such as breast pumps and accessories. This includes prenatal education about breastfeeding. It is important to understand any health or birth challenges you have that might affect breastfeeding. Lactation support is also covered beyond your initial birthing center, hospital stay or home birth care.

Insurance will often fully cover your consultation fees for home visit, clinic, and telehealth, however the travel fee for home visits is not covered. Unfortunately some insurance plans make it difficult to access coverage or put limits on it.

If your plan doesn’t provide in-network options, you can seek services from an out-of-network provider. Self pay options with a superbill to apply for reimbursement is another option I can help you with.

In-home and proactive support was a huge key to my breastfeeding journey. It is why I am committed to braving the highway traffic and summer heat to come to you - to support you with expert care in your own environment and have flexible options as needed.

Make the most of your health insurance. Call your company and ask about your benefits. See my link in bio to connect and check your coverage, or pass this on to a friend who needs support to get a great start in motherhood.

27/08/2025

Back to school happening in your house? Are you doing school drop offs and pick ups or getting into a new year of homeschooling? Juggling new routines and a baby can be tricky. Give yourself some grace in the first weeks as you figure out the best way to balance everyone's needs.
Sometimes the baby’s normal feeding and sleeping rhythms get upset. Try and take a moment to consider how you can be proactive so that your milk supply and your baby can keep up and not get overwhelmed.
Changes in routines and feeding or pumping patterns can also make you more vulnerable to inflammation or congestion in your breasts. This might result in lumps (from narrowed ducts and inflammation) or engorgement and possible mastitis. Try to minimize drastic changes as much as you can. Think ahead for days when an upset routine might need an extra nursing or pumping session
Don’t forget to eat and hydrate! That’s the first thing that gets forgotten when I get busy.
What can you get ready the night before?
What can your children do to get themselves ready? Mom doesn’t have to do everything.
Preparing easy meals such as using the slow cooker or picking up a cooked chicken and salad are good healthy options for busy days.
What works for you?

21/08/2025

The heat has arrived here in Riverside! Make sure covers are breathable and just used for a short time if needed.
Here’s a few tips for summer travel and on the go breastfeeding:
Summer days out and about can make us all thirsty - sometimes your baby will just need an extra feed for hydration.
Beware of altitude situations - you and baby may both need some extra hydration at higher elevations.
Watch for fussiness and be careful about overheating in the sun or a baby carrier that doesn't breathe well. Babywearing can be convenient but sometimes just gets too sticky 😉 this can include breastfeeding covers depending on the material.
Being out of our normal familiar places and routines is fun but can also be over-stimulating for babies. Try and allow some flexibility in your plans or space in the day to stop for a rest or nap.
Breastfeeding out and about can be tricky with older distractible babies. Sometimes staying in the car for a few minutes to feed can work better than trying to find a quiet spot in a busy place. Layer dressing can also make it easier to access for baby.
Remember to keep hydrated and eat well yourself mama! Nothing like exhaustion, hunger and dehydration to drop your milk supply...she says speaking from experience!
When you are on the go and eating out more consider that caffeine is a diuretic (makes you p*e more and is dehydrating)
Try giving your child a breast milk popsicle for an icy treat on a hot day. It's a great way to use that freezer stash.

Happy summer days!

07/08/2025

As World Breastfeeding Week is being celebrated, I have been pondering this years theme of creating sustainable (and healthy I hope!) support systems for families of new babies. I have experienced the best and worst of it.

In its simplest form, the family unit and their surrounding 'village' should be focused on helping each new baby to thrive and get a great start in life. This should provide the best postpartum and infant care, which includes breastfeeding support. Unfortunately, for many families , modern life and technology bring both the blessings and sometimes challenges of specialized medical care, information access, and gadgets to support breastfeeding. These can be necessary and so helpful, but at times, they are overused or interfere with best outcomes.

There can be a lot of excess noise surrounding what should be a precious time of welcoming a new baby into your life. It’s important to have trusted people to help discern what is best for your family. It is a privilege to have a trusted role at this pivotal time for families (and now a growing number of second and third babies within those families). I do not take this for granted.

The frustrations I have with insurance companies, predatory marketing, and inaccurate information spur me on to provide access to the support you need. You are worthy of excellent care, and I will continue to advocate and strive for that.. while taking therapeutic beach days and grandbaby visits as needed!

Thanks for listening to my pondering. I haven’t been posting here much lately as I focus on supporting families in their homes and in my community. Please feel free to reach out if you or a friend needs support.

08/04/2025

There are many reasons why you might need or want to combine both breastfeeding and bottle feeding such as for a night out, return to work or hobbies. Around 3-5 weeks of age can be a great time to add in a practice bottle every few days. Most babies can go between breastfeeding and bottle feeding just fine if these things are taken into account:

1. Make sure your latch and milk supply are both optimized for you and your baby. If you have concerns about either of these then adding in a bottle can make things worse.

2. Choose a slow flow gradual sloped bottle. This will help the baby keep a wider open latch like getting a mouthful of breast rather than a narrow, chompy latch like a shallow latch just on the ni**le. Of course the breast is still very different, but this will be better for oral function and development.

3. Approach a bottle feeding session like you would a nursing session and pace the bottle to respond to your baby’s pace. Start the feeding with the baby opening wide for the ni**le and with no milk in the ni**le for the first 5-10 sucks. Pace the feeding by lowering the level of the bottle when your baby stops sucking to take a break. Your baby may show stopping cues or want to stop before all the milk is gone and that is OK. Paced bottle feeding is responsive feeding and lets the baby take the lead.

4. Pump for missed feedings. Try to keep the total number of “emptyings” about the same as if you were just nursing, and consider adding 1-2 pumpings after a feeding as needed to get the required amount you need.

If your baby is struggling with the bottle and these tips don’t help, connect with me for a consultation.

27/02/2025

I am so grateful for clients who take the time to share their stories by writing reviews! Every mom and baby has a unique breastfeeding journey, and it is an honor to be a part of it. Hopefully, these stories are encouraging and help you see how a lactation consultant can make a positive impact as you navigate your own journey.

If you think I could be a good fit for a friend in need please pass on my info to them. It’s hard to ask for help sometimes. 💜

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