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Certified Lactation Counselor providing services to Albany, New York and the greater Capital District

08/13/2026

Things I learned at a coffee shop this week: perineal tears are graded 1 through 4, and level 3 is so committed to postpartum hell that it has an A, B, and C too.

Emily DuMont from poppyphysicaltherapy joined us at Tuesday’s Lattes & Lactation Broadway Coffee Co | Coffee & Community and gave us all free education everybody needed (but was maybe afraid to ask for) and built community with us around hard postpartum topics (peeing a little while running might be COMMON after having a baby but that does not make it NORMAL). Thank you, Emily — genuinely. That’s the kind of community building and education most people never get handed. A true gift!

This is exactly why we do this. We meet the second Tuesday of every month, 10–12 at in Saratoga, and you never know what kind of connection, community, or education you’re walking into.

Next one is 9/8. Come for the vibes. Stay for the anatomy.

☕️ Thank you Christine Hernandez for always making space for us and being such a generous and supportive community member in the birth and lactation world here in the greater Capital region 🫶

08/12/2026

A little Anatomy & Physiology frustration from your Milk Mentor, Lawren 🥲

I’ve spent months taking a rigorous collegiate A&P course in preparation for a career in healthcare, only to reach the reproductive system module and discover that lactation gets ONE paragraph.

One. Single. Paragraph.

And somehow, the textbook’s diagram of the lactating breast is based on an anatomical model it acknowledges is outdated. 🫠

Modern ultrasound research has challenged the traditional description of “lactiferous sinuses,” finding that the large, sac-like reservoirs said to store volumes of milk that’s depicted in many traditional anatomical diagrams, were not observed in lactating women. Over 200 years after the original proposal of lactiferous sinuses.

Instead, researchers observed relatively small, highly branched ducts that appear to primarily transport milk rather than function as large storage reservoirs. And yet… this is still what so many healthcare students are being taught.

This isn’t about blaming professors. It’s about recognizing a much bigger problem: We cannot improve healthcare for lactating people if we don’t adequately study or teach lactation.

Lactating bodies deserve better research and future healthcare professionals deserve better education. 🤍

If we’re going to teach people how to care for breastfeeding families, we need to actually teach them about lactation.

📚 Sources:

Ramsay DT, Kent JC, Hartmann RA, Hartmann PE. Anatomy of the lactating human breast redefined with ultrasound imaging. Journal of Anatomy. 2005;206(6):525–534. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2005.00417.x

Gooding MJ, Finlay J, Shipley JA, Halliwell M, Duck FA. Three-dimensional ultrasound imaging of mammary ducts in lactating women: a feasibility study. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. 2010;29(1):95–103. doi:10.7863/jum.2010.29.1.95

08/01/2026

Wait… how is it already August?! ☀️😱

Summer is flying by, so before we jump into busy schedules and back-to-school craziness, come hang with us at one (or all 😉) of our Lactation Community Circles!

Grab a coffee, bring your baby (or your bump!), ask questions, share your wins, vent your struggles, and connect with other parents who just get it 💛

From Albany to Saratoga, there’s a Lactation Circle near you! ✨

Spots are waiting — let us know you’re coming by registering through the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you! 🫶

07/27/2026

The check is the celebration. THIS is the work. 💪

Behind every grant-funded program: hours of designing, printing, stamping, stuffing, folding, and planning that nobody sees. And the part I care about most — making sure what we hand out actually works for every body. That’s why the pumping bras we distribute range from 30AA to 40J and the fl**ges we offer come 4 different styles in sizes ranging from 9MM-19MM so folks aren’t stuck with fl**ge sizes that are often 2X too large for them and the wrong shape. Size inclusivity isn’t an afterthought here. It’s the main point.

Next week, Amy| MS.Ed | CLC will be representing us at the St. Peter’s Baby Café World Breastfeeding Week event, where attendees will receive educational materials, a hands-free pumping bra, hydrogel pads, and a ni**le ruler. 📏

Honored to serve Albany County this way. Truly. Albany County Legislature

07/24/2026

Huge thank you to the Albany County Legislature and Daniel P. McCoy for investing in feeding families. And to Nancy Noble Barnes — my grant writing partner on this project, my photographer, and most importantly my dear friend — none of this happened without you and The Barnes Bus Transportation Services 🫶

Follow along here to see how we keep showing up for Albany County families through grant-funded initiatives. We’re just getting started.

#518 breastfeedingsupport

07/18/2026

🎉 Today's the Day! 🎉

Today is all about celebrating families, feeding journeys, and the incredible community we've built together. ❤️

Whether you're joining us for photos, meaningful conversations, breastmilk keepsakes, or simply to connect with other families, we're so excited to welcome you!

✨ Thank you for helping us support local families through our Pump Refurbishment Program and community lactation services.

📅 Today – Saturday, July 18
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Chat Speech

❤️ Didn't register? No problem! You're still welcome to join us. We'd love to have you come celebrate, connect, and be part of our community.

See you soon! 🤍

07/17/2026

✨ Tomorrow Is the Big Day! ✨

We're putting the finishing touches on everything and can't wait to celebrate you!

✔ Mini photo sessions with Modern Mother Photography
✔ Community connections
✔ Breastmilk jewelry with 𝔸𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣 𝕎𝕖𝕓𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣
✔ Resources & Support
✔ Celebration

There's still time to register!

07/16/2026

🧡 Your Registration Makes a Difference 🧡

When you register for our World Breastfeeding Week Celebration, you're doing more than reserving a spot—you're investing in families throughout our community.

*Refurbishing breast pumps for families in need
*Providing lactation support to local parents
*Expanding access to evidence-based breastfeeding education

Every registration helps ensure another family has access to the support and resources they deserve.

✨ Join us for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and community!

📅 Saturday, July 18
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Chat Speech

Thank you for helping us make a lasting impact—one family at a time. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

07/15/2026

Every family's story is different, and every story deserves to be celebrated. 💛

This World Breastfeeding Week, we're honoring the strength, love, and dedication behind every feeding journey. Whether you're expecting a baby, navigating newborn life, pumping at work, combo feeding, weaning, or reflecting on your experience, you are part of this community.

Join us as we come together to connect, support one another, and celebrate the incredible families in our community.

📅 July 18
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Chat Speech

Your registration is a donation that helps fund our Pump Refurbishment Program and lactation support for families in need.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🤍

07/14/2026

✨ 4 Days to Go! ✨

As we count down to our World Breastfeeding Week Celebration, we'd like to introduce the founder of The Milk Mentor and the heart behind this special event—Becky. 💛
Becky will be leading our Lactation Community Circle, creating a welcoming space where families can connect, share their experiences, ask questions, and receive encouragement in a judgment-free environment.
With compassion, knowledge, and a genuine passion for supporting families, Becky is dedicated to helping parents feel informed, empowered, and never alone on their feeding journey.

We can't wait for you to meet her and celebrate together!

📅 July 18
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Chat Speech

Have you reserved your spot yet? We'd love to celebrate with you! 🤍

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