February 2023 Newsletter

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February 3-11 – I will be recovering from surgery but welcome all of your texts, emails and beautiful smiling faces across my feeds!

February 12 – A surgery recovery update

February 13 – No bake lactation bites, a sweet recipe from a mom who has devoted so much to ensuring that you mamas have amazing meals and treats that can be easily made at home. (grab the ingredients and request them during our next postpartum shift and I will make them for you!)

February 14 – Valentine’s Day! – Share your special baby and family bonding moments on IG and Facebook. Tag @milkandcradleva Make it a family thing! How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day?

February 19 – Virtual appointments will re-open on Feb 21. The calendar opens on Feb 19

February 22 – Accepting Summer 2023 mamas! Pregnant and want to start planning for your 4th trimester? Schedule your courtesy meet and greet, let’s get things going with the Milk & Cradle Postpartum Planner. This is a prenatal service that provides you time and space to intentionally consider what you hope your 4th trimester will look like and learn about community resources that you may need.

February 26 – Weekly availability update

Coming Soon: Support Group! – A prenatal Facebook support group page for those preparing for the 4th trimester. Find your village!

Around The Community:

Brown Baby Lactation Nation – Infant Feeding Support Group for BIPOC
Le Leche League of Charlottesville – Local breastfeeding support group
Flow & Friends – A meetup for breastfeeding moms
Sentara Martha Jefferson – Find Classes and Events
University of Virginia Hospital – Find Classes and Support

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