Mooch Lactation Co.

08/16/2026

📣 CALLING ALL MOMS WHO NEED A PUMP! 🍼💗

Are you a Medicaid mama? Do you need a second pump for work, travel, keeping at Grandma’s, or just as a backup? Maybe your pump stopped working and you’re not ready to spend hundreds on another one?

We’ve got you. 💕

Through our Pass the Pump program, we have a growing selection of FREE breast pumps available to moms who need them — with plenty of options to choose from!

✨ Free pumps
✨ Multiple pump options
✨ Helping moms keep feeding their babies
✨ Giving gently used pumps a second life

If you or another mama you know could benefit from a pump, comment NEED below or text NEED to 512-740-4258. We’d love to help get a pump into the hands of a mom who needs one. 💗

📍 Local to Austin? We’d especially love to connect with you!

Share this post with a mama who might need it! 🍼

08/04/2026

✨ Welcome to the Mooch Lactation Team, Natasha✨

We are thrilled to introduce Natasha as our newest member of the team- and, as yet another over qualified and incredible IBCLC and so much more!

Read below to “meet” Natasha and help us in welcoming her in the comments 🩷

My name is Natasha Gosek and I am a maternal-child health nurse with nearly three decades of experience. I’ve built my career around helping new moms thrive before, during, and after becoming new parents. I am a Master’s prepared registered nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, hatha yoga instructor and health educator. My nursing background includes level IV NICU nursing, high-risk labor and delivery and community health.

My passion is helping families learn techniques and strategies to improve their health & wellness during the transition to motherhood & parenthood — two of life’s biggest life journeys. I’ve spent years attending mothers and families locally and globally in private homes, non-profit organizations, birth centers, hospitals, private clinics and schools. I look forward to working with you, no matter where you are in your journey.

Fun Facts: I am the mother of two beautiful children. Our little zoo is ever growing with dogs, birds, fish and various reptiles. We enjoy traveling when possible and spending time outside exploring nature.

07/18/2026

📣 Bottle Refusal | Calling all parents dealing with during infancy!

Is your baby refusing to bottle feed but you’re returning to work soon?

Are you overwhelmed with misinformation from Dr. Google?

Let’s talk about what it is and why we see it!

While I know bottle refusal can feel frustrating and personal, it isn’t YOU! Babies can refuse to bottle feed because it feels unfamiliar and scary to them! Breastfeeding and bottlefeeding take different muscle groups so much like breastfeeding, bottle feeding is a learned behavior. If your babe has had little to no introduction to a bottle and now you’re needing them to take one- It can be a process.

Realistically bottle refusal can take up to 6 weeks to overcome with diligent daily work. So let’s get started now! See below for our initial tips and tricks that are fail proof.

How to overcome bottle refusal:

• Start with offering just the bottle ni**le on its own

• Only offer after feedings, never when baby is hungry

• Make it FUN!

• Offer during playtime without forcing

• Take it outside - offer the bottle ni**le on the porch

• Be consistent but don’t force it

• Offer a round pacifier in addition to the ni**le

• Breastfeeding parent usually has the best luck because baby trusts you with feedings

• Warm the ni**le first

• Dip the bottle ni**le in breastmilk

When baby begins to suckle on the bottle ni**le without hesitation try the following:

• Offer warmed bottle in the overnight hours during a dream feed

• Offer without forcing, if they resist offer the breast and try again next time

• Offer after breastfeeding sessions in small quantities

• Make it fun

If you’ve tried all of the above, and you’re still struggling with bottle refusal- reach out for help!

07/14/2026

YOU GET A PUMP! YOU GET A PUMP! EVERYBODY GETS A PUMP! 🎉

Okay… maybe not everybody 😅 But if you need a breast pump, we’ve got you.

Through our Pass the Pump Program we’re helping families get access to a pump when they need one most—completely FREE.

✨ Need a pump?�
✨ Have one collecting dust that you’d like to donate?✨ Know someone who could use one?

Send us a message! Let’s get more pumps into the hands of the families who need them. 💕

06/24/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the newest IBCLCs! 🎉

After countless hours of studying, clinical practice, and dedication to supporting breastfeeding families, you’ve earned those five letters: IBCLC. What an incredible accomplishment!

As you begin this next chapter, remember that none of us were experts on day one. Every seasoned IBCLC has faced challenging cases, second-guessed themselves, and leaned on colleagues for support along the way.

If you’re a newly certified IBCLC, know that you’re not alone. The lactation community is stronger when we learn from and support one another. If you have questions, need a second opinion, want to talk through a case, or just need encouragement, please reach out. We’re always happy to help.

Here’s to growing your confidence, making a difference for families, and building a career that changes lives every day. 💕✨

Welcome to the IBCLC community—we’re so glad you’re here!

06/16/2026

SNOO families check this out! 👀

The FDA has issued a warning letter to the maker of a popular baby bassinet. (Photo: Adobe Stock)

06/11/2026

Are you pregnant or within your first year postpartum? 🤱

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin are looking for participants for a study exploring how exercise (like yoga) may impact learning during the postpartum period.

Participants may earn $100–$300 for completing the study.

If you’re interested in learning more or seeing if you qualify, scan the QR code in the graphic or visit: redcap.link/newmomstudy

Feel free to share with a friend who might be pregnant or recently postpartum!

This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at the University of Texas at Austin.

06/09/2026

🌴☀️ Out of Office... sort of! ☀️🌴

After a busy season of supporting families, we are taking some much-needed time away with family at the beach. Time to soak up the sunshine, make memories with the kids, and refill our own cups.

While we’ll be stepping away from in-home visits for a few days, we can still be reached through text support and Zoom consultations. Breastfeeding doesn’t take a vacation, and neither does the support you deserve.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your feeding journey. We are beyond grateful for the trust you place in us and look forward to returning refreshed and ready to continue serving our community.

🌊 Beach mode: ON📱 Text support: Available💻 Zoom consults: Available❤️ Cheering you on from the shore

05/19/2026

🚨 Mooch Lactation is Hiring! 🚨

We’re looking for a PRN Lactation Consultant to join the Mooch team serving the Greater Austin area! 💗

✨ Flexible schedule✨ Competitive pay✨ Supportive, mom-centered care model✨ Opportunity for in-home and virtual visits

We’re especially looking for someone who is:• Passionate about supporting breastfeeding families• Warm, reliable, and self-motivated• Comfortable traveling within the Greater Austin area• IBCLC is a MUST!

Candidate must be NEAR the Austin, TX area!

At Mooch, we believe families deserve compassionate, judgment-free support wherever they are in their feeding journey. 🫶

Interested or know someone who may be a great fit? Send us a message or email your resume/background information to [email protected]

Please share with any amazing lactation professionals you know! 💕

05/17/2026

I went to a 3rd grade field trip this past week with my little man…we got to see a baby orangutan nursing on its Mama!!!! Everyone was literally squealing at the sight…it was PRECIOUS…but then a few steps later we see this…a “dedicated area” for nursing Mothers…no AC, no sunlight…just a metal box, out of sight out of mind?

Do we see the problem here? To normalize breastfeeding (again) we need to normalize seeing it, supporting it and encouraging it….in the “wild” like we are intended. Do you eat your lunch in a port-a-potty? Then why do you want our babies to? 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️