The milk maven

The milk maven Certified Lactation Counselor and Certified Hand Therapist. Helping new mothers master breastfeeding and pumping with confidence.

Preventing common "mommy" body aches and pains. Online/ In person consultations and courses available.

08/10/2026

When your newborn has a very specific set of demands. 😂

Must be outside.
Must be held.
Must be moving.
And apparently… rain is NOT an acceptable excuse. 🌧️👶🏻

Meanwhile Dad is just out here doing whatever it takes to keep the tiny boss happy. 😂

What’s the most ridiculous thing your baby has made you do? 👇🏼

08/06/2026

✨ What I packed to pump for my newborn at the Hilary Duff concert 🎤🍼

I wasn’t about to let a fun night out get ruined by stressing about my milk supply, so here’s what came with me:

🤍 Lansinoh Discreet Duo wearable pumps
🧊 Ceres Chill (don’t forget to add ice!)
🩷 A Ziplock bag to store my pump parts after pumping

For anyone heading to Madison Square Garden, they do have a dedicated pumping room outside Section 117 by Guest Services. It happened to be occupied when I needed it, but the staff were incredibly accommodating and let me set up in the First Aid room instead.

I pumped for about 12 minutes, stored my milk, and got right back to enjoying the concert without worrying about my supply. 💕

Just a reminder that breastfeeding doesn’t have to stop you from doing things you love it just takes a little planning.

07/07/2026

✨ 38 weeks an 3 days pregnant (but whos counting?? ME. I am counting). We are mixing up my daily labor prep drink 🍋🌿

Today’s combo:
💛 NORA Tea + fresh lemonade NORA( nettles, oatstraw, raspberry leaf and alfalfa)

I’ve been drinking Nora Tea in these final weeks because it’s traditionally used to help support the uterus and nourish the body before birth. While it won’t magically put you into labor, many moms enjoy it as part of their late-pregnancy routine.

Some potential benefits:
🌿 May help tone the uterine muscles
🍃 Rich in vitamins and minerals
💪 May support more efficient contractions
💧 A refreshing way to stay hydrated (especially with lemonade!)

Of course, every pregnancy is different, so always check with your healthcare provider before adding any herbal tea to your routine.

07/05/2026

🎂 38 years old. 🤰38 weeks pregnant.

Apparently I like doing everything in matching numbers. 😅

Today I’m celebrating another trip around the sun and the incredible journey of growing this little guy. It’s hard to believe that after 38 years, countless life lessons, becoming a mom, supporting other families as a lactation counselor, and now waiting to meet my baby!

This birthday feels different. Every kick reminds me that the best gift is almost here. 💙

Here’s to 38 years of growth, gratitude, and giving myself a little extra grace… and hopefully not having to wait too much longer to meet this little guy!

05/29/2026

Things I’m doing differently this pregnancy 🤍

At 32 weeks, I finally started pelvic floor therapy after dealing with intense glute and hip pain and honestly, I wish I had done this sooner in my other pregnancies.

I’ve been learning so much about how connected our breathing, core, posture, hips, and pelvic floor really are. We’ve been working on:
• breathing exercises
• hip alignment + stabilization
• gentle mobility work
• cupping for tight muscles/fascia
• glute activation and pain relief

As an OT, I know how important it is to care for our bodies… but as moms, we’re so good at pushing through discomfort and putting ourselves last. This is one thing I’m really glad I chose to do for myself this time around.

Pregnancy discomfort might be common, but that doesn’t mean you just have to suffer through it 🤍

05/13/2026

Just a few things that I have been doing differently this time around. Grateful to be feeling good at 30 weeks!!!!! Check out http://thisisneeded.com/Mollie for the supplements I recommend

05/06/2026

Needed prenatal leaves out iron on purpose 🤍

Iron competes with other minerals and absorbs best when taken on its own—so separating it = better absorption + less stomach issues.

✨ Take your prenatal with food
✨ Take iron separately (empty stomach if you can) + vitamin C
✨ Avoid pairing iron with coffee, tea, or calcium

Not everyone needs the same amount—so dosing iron separately keeps it personalized 👌

04/23/2026

✨ Allow me to reintroduce myself ✨

Hi, it’s been a little while… so let’s catch up

I’m a mama of two, a hand therapist, and a lactation counselor who’s deeply passionate about supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and all the in-between moments we don’t talk about enough.

And… a little life update I’ve been quietly holding onto 🤍
I’m currently 27 weeks pregnant with our IVF baby 🫶

This journey has stretched me in ways I never expected, physically, emotionally, and professionally. It’s given me an even deeper appreciation for how incredible and sometimes overwhelming our bodies are during pregnancy and postpartum.

Whether you’re here for breastfeeding support, postpartum recovery, hand and upper extremity care, or just a space that gets it, I’m so glad you’re here.

Tell me in the comments where you’re at in your journey, pregnant, postpartum, trying, or just here to learn. I’d love to connect with you 💫

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