Love is Patient Lactation Services, LLC

11/05/2026

Thank you so much for attending the 2026 Shenandoah Valley Baby Expo! We hope you had a wonderful time and explored all of the incredible resources we have here in the valley for new and expecting parents. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to fill out the survey below with yo...

10/05/2026

09/05/2026

Come see me today at the Baby Expo. Rockingham county fairgrounds 12-3 today.

04/05/2026

Check your formula.

RECALL: Thousands of tins of infant formula have been recalled over a toxin that could lead to illness among babies who consume it, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/recall-alerts/infant-formula-recalled-over-possible-toxin/

02/05/2026

My sweet first baby off to her senior prom!

25/04/2026

Excited to share that I will be at the Shenandoah Valley Baby Expo on May 9! Come see me there!

22/04/2026

It's Earth Day!
Wonderfully, breastfeeding helps our earth in a variety of ways. This comes from research, not just my thoughts on this.

I know hearing things about positive impact of breastfeeding can be difficult sometimes, so I'm sorry if this brings anything up for you x

16/04/2026

Did you know that there are may levels of lactation supporters in the United States? Most are peer level or ‘stepping stone’ level (CLC, CBS, etc). These two levels of supporters are just that, supporters. They are not required to have any clinical training. If your breastfeeding struggle is outside of the ‘normal’ struggles (positioning, latch, etc), you need an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). These providers are clinically trained to manage complex lactation issues (supply issues, latch that isn’t easily corrected, tongue ties, etc). Be sure the level of education and training of your lactation consultant meet your needs. And if you’re a lactation supporter, please know your scope and refer out when things get complicated.

04/04/2026

Welcome our sweet new pup, Mays, to the family!

12/03/2026

Did you know that your fl**ge size and shape can make a huge difference in your pumping journey? Contact me to set up a fl**ge fitting appointment! Www.loveispatientlactation.com

16/02/2026

With Ramadan beginning this week, today we're sharing some information from our guest blog post - Supporting Breastfeeding During Ramadan.

"As peer supporters, we have great duty in supporting mums to feel empowered to achieve their goals by giving information so their decisions are informed. Supporting mothers during Ramadan is no different to helping mums reduce factors that may have a negative impact on their breast feeding or supply.

Things to consider are:

✨Mums will need to eat high nutrient dense food such as date, fruits and nuts to help replace the magnesium, zinc and potassium levels that may reduce during fasting.

✨Avoid drinking too many caffeinated drinks and replace with water, fresh fruits juice, herbal teas and green smoothies.

✨If a mum is fasting during the winter months which can fall between 10/12hrs of fasting, this is much easier as the sunset is much earlier and they have a longer period to eat and drinking during dawn. So really its like having a very late lunch.

For peer supporters who are not Muslim or who may not know much about Ramadan, it is imperative to keep in mind that choice should always be at the forefront of any breastfeeding journey and the support we provide will very much be based on an individual case by case basis. It’s also okay to say I’m not sure and signpost/refer mums to other sources for more information.

For more information on breastfeeding during Ramadan, click here: https://breastfeeding.support/breastfeeding-during-ramadan/"

Full blog post: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-during-ramadan/

EDIT - Fasting while breastfeeding is not an expectation, but you can choose to if you wish, and it is safe for you to do so. If you are considering fasting while breastfeeding, you may find it helpful to talk a health professional.

Please remember, if you need breastfeeding support, our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is available 24/7 💜

You can also find out if we have a service near you on our website:
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drop-in-centres-map/

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[ID: Breastfeeding during Ramadan. Image of a mum cuddling her baby.] Outlines of lanterns. Purple background.]