Mooch Lactation Co.

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? 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

05/05/2026

Yall! 📣 Because of generous donations from our community we’ve helped supply 6 Moms with pumps this week! That’s 6 babies who now, because of this community, get to experience tailored-made milk that helps with brain development, GI integrity and so much more! Thank you all so much! And please share!

04/19/2026

Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding Use Different Muscles — And That Matters 🍼🤱

Did you know babies use different oral muscles depending on how they feed?

Both breastfeeding and bottle feeding nourish babies, but the way babies move their mouths and tongues is not the same.

During breastfeeding:
• The tongue extends forward and cups the breast
• The jaw moves in a wide, rhythmic motion
• The lips fl**ge outward to create a deep latch
• The muscles work together to create suction and draw milk from the breast

During bottle feeding:
• The tongue often stays more back in the mouth
• The jaw movement is usually smaller
• The lips may rest more neutrally around the ni**le
• Milk flow can be faster and require less sustained suction

Why this matters:
Different muscle patterns can influence:
• Oral development
• Feeding coordination
• Muscle strength and endurance
• Transitioning between breast and bottle

This doesn’t mean one method is “better” than the other — it simply means babies adapt their muscles to the feeding method being used.

Understanding these differences can help parents make informed choices and recognize when extra support may be helpful.

Have questions about feeding, latch, or oral function? A lactation professional can help guide you. 💛

04/17/2026

We are planning to take a much needed break for the month of June, but we need your help! We are looking for 1-2 local IBCLCs in the Austin area who do home visits! We’ll send any new inquiries straight your way while we’re resting up. We also need 1-2 IBCLCs who can handle virtual consults! If you’re interested please let me know! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

04/14/2026

📣 Austin Mama Job Opening! Can bring your little one!