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06/19/2026

06/19/2026

If your baby isn’t growing well on breast milk alone, it’s not because your milk is missing nutrients. Breast milk is designed to be complete nutrition for babies. It’s the gold standard. 💛

When we see slower weight gain, the issue is usually volume, not quality. Babies may not be getting enough ounces because of things like:
⏳ Limiting time at the breast: cutting feeds short can mean baby doesn’t get enough. 15 minutes a side can limit some from getting a full feeding
📅 Strict schedules: bodies don’t run on timers, and babies especially need flexibility. Babies want to eat every 1, 2, or 3 hours and not in perfect increments. They cluster feed more often during growth spurts as well
🔄 Eat/play/sleep routines: these can unintentionally space feeds too far apart. Most babies eat a breastfeeding meal when they wake up, play and socialize, and breastfeed a snack before going down to nap
🌙Sleep training or skipping night feeds: some babies still need those calories overnight. Night feedings account for 20% or more of breastfeeding baby’s total calorie intake through the first birthday! Over 80% or babies wake to feed!!

👉 Breast milk doesn’t come in “skinny” or “fatty.” If baby needs more growth, we look at how often and how much milk they’re actually getting, not whether your milk is “good enough.”

Your milk is enough. 💪 Sometimes babies just need more access to it.

06/13/2026

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's new handout offers evidence‑based information to help you understand breastfeeding & substance use. It is based on the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s Clinical Protocol #21: Substance Use and Breastfeeding (Revised 2023).

Explore the resource here: 🔗 bfmed.org/parent-handouts

06/13/2026

Families need support to nourish their little ones.

06/09/2026

Tomorrow TUESDAY AT 12PM

It’s ⏰ for our weekly meeting! Join us at 12CST!

06/06/2026

Save the Date! The 2026 MILC Conference is coming on August 20, 2026!

Join us as we work together to make an impact in the lactation community and support healthier outcomes for Mississippi families.

Stay tuned for registration details!

06/06/2026

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Mississippi Breastfeeding Coalition!
As we welcome a new year, we remain committed to supporting families, strengthening communities, and advancing breastfeeding across Mississippi.
Here’s to a year of growth, collaboration, and healthier beginnings for Mississippi families. 💙🤱