Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC and Doula

Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC and Doula Welcome to Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC and Doula! Offering in person and virtual yoga classes 🌼

I offer virtual and in person care to new parents as well as hosting the Whispers of Milk and Motherhood Podcast and Community.

We spend months preparing for birth...But who is preparing you for what comes after?The postpartum period is a time of h...
07/02/2026

We spend months preparing for birth...

But who is preparing you for what comes after?

The postpartum period is a time of healing, learning, and profound transformation. Having someone to support you emotionally, answer your questions, and encourage your confidence can make those early weeks feel so much less overwhelming.

You deserve care, too.

Visit my website for free resources for new moms.

There is so much wisdom in nourishing a new mother. 🤍I'm spending some time with The Nourished Mother: Healing Recipes a...
06/28/2026

There is so much wisdom in nourishing a new mother. 🤍

I'm spending some time with The Nourished Mother: Healing Recipes and Family Food for Postpartum and Beyond by Lindsay Taylor, .food.doula, and it's such a beautiful reminder that healing after birth isn't just about caring for the baby, it's about caring for the mother, too.

As a postpartum doula and IBCLC, I know that food, rest, and support are powerful forms of medicine. A well-nourished mother often has more energy for recovery, breastfeeding, and bonding with her baby. Small, nourishing meals can make a meaningful difference during those tender early weeks.

Supporting families isn't just about answering breastfeeding questions, it's about helping mothers feel cared for, seen, and nourished as they recover and grow into their new role.

Because when we nourish the mother, the whole family benefits. đź’›

03/28/2026

There’s something about the beach that softens everything.

The steady rhythm of the waves…
the way the breeze brushes your skin…
the endless horizon reminding you to lift your gaze just a little higher.

Nature has a quiet way of bringing us back to ourselves.

No noise. No rush. No expectations.
Just the simple invitation to breathe deeper, slow down, and be present.

The ocean doesn’t ask anything of us...
it simply offers space. Space to reflect, to release, to begin again.

Whether it’s the warmth of the sun, the grounding feel of sand beneath your feet,
or the sound of water meeting the shore… there is healing here.

Today, may you find a moment... even a small one... to step outside, look around, and let nature hold you for a while.


If you sometimes feel like you are being pulled in ten directions…If you worry that you’re not giving enough to each of ...
03/21/2026

If you sometimes feel like you are being pulled in ten directions…

If you worry that you’re not giving enough to each of your children…

If you lie awake wondering whether you’re doing it right…

You are not alone.

The very fact that you think about these things means your children have something incredibly valuable:

A mother who cares deeply about who they are as individuals.

I speak to this very real and important topic in my newest blogpost.

Self-care isn’t just for new moms.It’s for every mom… no matter the age of your children. Whether you’re up all night wi...
03/21/2026

Self-care isn’t just for new moms.
It’s for every mom… no matter the age of your children.

Whether you’re up all night with a newborn, navigating toddler meltdowns, managing busy school schedules, or supporting grown children finding their way… motherhood asks a lot of you.

And somewhere along the way, it’s easy to forget yourself.

Self-care doesn’t have to be big or fancy.
It can look like: • a quiet cup of coffee before the house wakes up
• a walk in fresh air
• saying “no” without guilt
• asking for help
• resting when your body whispers (or shouts) for it
Taking care of yourself is not selfish.

It’s what allows you to keep showing up with love, patience, and presence.

No matter what season of motherhood you’re in…
you deserve care, too. 🤍

Breastfeeding is about more than milk. Yes, it’s nourishment.Yes, it’s antibodies.Yes, it’s beautifully designed nutriti...
02/22/2026

Breastfeeding is about more than milk.
Yes, it’s nourishment.
Yes, it’s antibodies.
Yes, it’s beautifully designed nutrition.
But it’s also co-regulation.
It’s oxytocin flowing.
It’s nervous systems syncing.
It’s thousands of tiny moments of “you are safe with me.”

When a baby latches, both mother and baby release oxytocin, the bonding hormone. Heart rates steady. Breathing slows. Cortisol decreases. Safety increases.
Your body becomes their anchor.

And here’s what I love reminding mothers:
Your nervous system benefits too.
Breastfeeding can be a forced pause in a world that rarely asks us to be still. A rhythm. A return. A quiet sanctuary in the middle of long days and longer nights.

And if breastfeeding is complicated, painful, short-lived, or not your path, bonding is still absolutely possible. Attachment is built through presence and responsiveness, not ounces.

Connection is the magic.
Milk is just one pathway. 🤍

If this speaks to you, share it with a mama who needs the reminder.

02/21/2026

One of my herbal faves!

Marriage changes after kids... everyone talks about the hard parts. The exhaustion. The miscommunication. The overwhel...
02/06/2026

Marriage changes after kids... everyone talks about the hard parts. The exhaustion. The miscommunication. The overwhelm.

But what we don’t talk about enough are the quiet ways parenthood can actually strengthen a marriage.

Watching your partner become a parent.
Learning to move like a team.
Sharing a deeper sense of purpose.
Finding connection in the smallest moments.

My newest blog is about the beautiful shifts that happen when two people grow through parenting together... the kind that don’t make headlines, but change everything. 🤍

If you’re in this season (or heading into it), I hope it feels like a reassuring nod that growth and closeness are happening… even in the chaos.
Read it now! link in my bio.





Thank goodness for my Tech support đź’™
01/22/2026

Thank goodness for my Tech support đź’™




01/21/2026

Read all about it in my newest.blog.

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