#SelfCareSunday I don’t know who needs to hear this, but self-care is VITAL. It is not selfish & you should NOT feel guilty about taking care of yourself. As #parents we often forget that we have needs that need to be met as well. You can’t pour from an empty cup!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! 🇺🇸 Land of the free because of the brave. To liberty & justice for all. How are you celebrating your Fourth of July? Comment below ⬇️ #GlobalMilitaryLactationCommunity #fourthofjuly #independenceday #julyfourth #libertyandjusticeforall #freedom

#WEANINGWednesday When we talk about #weaning, it is important to know there are two different “methods” - #BABY-led #PARENT-led. Follow #GlobalMilitaryLactationCommunity at globalmilcom.org for more support, advocacy efforts, education or how you can support our mission.

Check out our director Julie’s blog post featured on “Wives of the Armed Forces” website! ⬇️💚 #GlobalMilLactationCommunity #nursingsupport #bodyfeedingsupport #chestfeedingsupport #wivesofthearmedforces #blogpost wivesofthearmedforces.com/how-to-find-in…

Check out Global Military Lactation Com.'s video! #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZT8dJFtaa/

Brown breasts should be the rule, not the exception. To quote @themmatlas : "That’s it. That’s the post." We have nothing else to say.

#FunFactFriday #breastmilk #humanmilk changes #taste #flavor based on your #diet. Enroll to become a #militarylactationcounselor to learn more about supporting #parents as they seek your guidance globalmilcom.org

#SelfCareSunday It’s okay to #sayNO & a crucial word to learn #postpartum, especially in the #fourthtrimester #selfcare may look like #settingboundaries. This is #okay #healthy #normal The only person that needs to understand is you! You know your baby best! You are enough ❤️

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What is stopping you? ENROLL TODAY! No experience, background, or prerequisites are required to enroll and become a Certified Military Lactation Counselor! Visit our website to learn more globalmilcom.org/mlc #lactationeducation #militarylactationcounselor #lactation #MLC

globalmilcom.org/blog/feeling-o… Fitness can be challenging after having a baby. Ashley Reid shares how to ease the stress of incorporating fitness into your schedule while overcoming the barriers that parents face in returning /starting a fitness plan.

Self-Care SUNDAY! 🩷 Your little ones are watching you, and if you can’t bring yourself to practice self-care for YOU then do it for THEM! #GlobalMilLactationCommunity #lactationsupport #militarybreastfeeding #pumpingsupport #MilitaryLactationEducation #breastfeeding

What sets our lactation program apart from others? 👉 IBCLC Mentorship 👉 education on inclusive lactation support. Register to become a #MilitaryLactationCounselor form.jotform.com/202255795035153 #breastfeedingsupport #lactationsupport #militarybreastfeeding #pumpingsupport #mlc

Join us tomorrow as we start our new ⭐️THIS OR THAT-latch series!⭐️ In the next few weeks, we will look at different positions used in breast/chestfeeding to determine which is more likely the optimal position! #thisorthat #latchseries #militarylactationcounselor

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Give us your best guesses! Which photo do you think shows the most effective infant positioning? #militarylactationcounselor #chestfeeding #latch #globalmilitarylactationcommunity

Fun Fact Friday! Did you know? 💚One breast will almost always make MORE milk! This is actually quite common & normal! 💚Around 75% of parents report it being their RIGHT breast! Is your RIGHT breast your baby’s main entree? Comment below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #GlobalMilLactationCommunity

What is stopping you? No experience, background, or prerequisites are required to enroll and become a Certified Military Lactation Counselor! Visit our website to learn more!📷 globalmilcom.org/mlc #lactationeducation #militarylactationcounselor #lactation #MLC #mlctraining

In honor of self-care this Sunday, we want to raise awareness and advocate for change alongside Shades Of Blue Project during Black Maternal Mental Health Week! #BMMHW2023 is dedicated to promoting health equity for more black birthing individuals across their birth experience.