Success Lactation Specialists, LLC

06/11/2026

Looking for breastfeeding help or prep? I’d love to work with you fully in your home! SuccessLactation.com

05/14/2026

Loved meeting Dr Hamilton and NP Katie, Nurse Heather and Denise, practice manager at Zarminali Pediatrics Wauwatosa! Love these partnerships with clinics that spend that extra time with their patients and collaborate with local specialists! Accepting new patients!

Now open in Wauwatosa! 🎉💜

We’re eager to welcome families to our newest location. We’re now accepting new patients and look forward to caring for your family at each milestone and in every season of growth.

Schedule online here:
https://hubs.ly/Q046_Lnq0

04/16/2026

Just in case…Everyone, stay safe. Big day tomorrow. It’s official. Signed at 6:00am. It was even on TV. Mine really turned blue. Don't forget that tomorrow marks the start of the new Facebook rule (also known as Meta), which allows them to use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!!!

According to the show 60 Minutes:

Just in case you missed it: a lawyer advised us to post this. The violation of privacy can be punished by law. NOTE: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. Every member must post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be technically understood that you are allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA.

Hold your finger anywhere in this message and “copy” will appear. Click “copy. Then go to your page, create a new post, and place your finger anywhere in the empty field. “Paste” will appear, and click paste.

04/04/2026

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A clogged duct (now called ductal narrowing) happens when an area around the milk duct gets inflamed and the duct gets compressed by local swelling. This causes a painful lump to emerge and you may experience breast redness accompanied by reduced milk output.

clogged ducts may be caused by:

-Infrequent milk removal
-Oral dysfunction
-Incorrect fl**ge size
-Incorrect fl**ge size
-Waiting too long to pump
-Skipping feeds
-Compressive clothing
-Oversupply of breastmilk
-Frequent antibiotic use

Mastitis is an inflammatory process inside of your breast caused by an unresolved clogged duct. In the beginning, mastitis is not considered a bacterial infection. However, if not treated, it can easily turn into one and may require antibiotic therapy.

Symptoms of mastitis include red and swollen area in the breast, fever, fatigue and decrease in milk supply on the affected side.

Mastitis does not ALWAYS require antibiotics. Often antibiotics are given before BAIT Protocol (comment BAIT and we will send you the protocol we recommend!) is used. Antibiotics address bacterial infection - but not inflammation so mothers may experience a slight relief in mastitis symptoms from antibiotics but often don’t fully heal if the root cause is not addressed.

If you develop a fever, you typically have about 24-48 hours before antibiotics may be needed. Call your doctor if your symptoms are not improving within 24-48h of BAIT treatment. Most antibiotics are safe to take while breastfeeding.

03/18/2026

Am I still here? Sure am! I spent my time with my family anytime I’m not needed. Need a consult? Successlactation.com!

02/06/2026

Thanks Babies in Common for this great message!! I say this ALWAYS. When in doubt… whip (the milk) it out!

02/04/2026

Tongue tie update, End of week 1!

This process was a lot as an adult- stretching my new tongue and being in my mouth every 2 hours is a LOT! Babies definitely heal and they cover much quicker! Here’s an update on before and after! The floor of the mouth tension is a work in progress. Thanks Foundation Chiropractic for the chiro care and support!

Also: went ‘Rolfing’ this morning! It’s a specific type of bodywork for fascia!
Learn more here:

https://rolf.org/rolfing.php

02/02/2026

Before tie release, after, sutures, and healing. It’s been a sore process, but continuing healing. Lots of thoughts since babies get this without numbing and can’t have ibuprofen.

02/01/2026

Day 3 post release- first contracture phase- this is NOT FUN. Ibuprofen around the clock, the stretches with serrapeptase, a digestive enzyme to eat at the healing tissue to make it pliable, pulled out my first stitch! Somehow I’m making it!

01/29/2026

Last year, my 8 year old son was diagnosed with an incomplete tongue release causing issues for him long term with speech and more. I was floored that his infant release wasn’t enough, and to think he’d need a revision meant I couldn’t put my release off any longer. Today I worked with Dr. Stafford at Bender, Kind, & Stafford Dental (Now 201 Waterfront Dental) to release my tongue and lip tie. This is so important because a huge part of lactation care is referring infants for tongue and lip tie release. Here’s to day 1 with my new lip and tongue! *graphic photos in comments!*

Have you or your child had ties released? Post your before and after photos below!