Melanie Myers, IBCLC

Posted @withregram @fruitsofmotherhood It’s really easy to share photos of ourselves when we feel our best. Hair done, flattering makeup and a feel-good outfit. But for me, that’s only 1% of my life. I’m a mom. I’m usually in a t-shirt and some kind of comfortable pants, sneakers or a pair of house flip flops which I never thought I’d own. My hair is rarely brushed, but down because it’s too short to do a high bun. (I did that to myself on purpose) This is me. Dark circles ...and all. Don’t compare yourself to the pretty photos you see on social media. They are not real life. My boobs are more like brown paper bags, my skin has been breaking out consistently since my teenage years, I lose my shit at least 1 time a day, I get frustrated, I need a break, I forget to brush my kids teeth, I question myself but at the end of the day I know I’m doing my best and that’s all I can do. . . @melanie.myersibclc So important. Your kiddies you just as you are. You do you See more

Yes, I can help YOU Yes, I can help you VIRTUALLY Don’t struggle! Reach out and get the breastfeeding support you need. Not sure check out my reviews! https://g.page/MelanieIBCLC?gm ... International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in Private Practice and mom to 2 great kids . How can I help you?

Posted @withregram @nicole_lcpc credit: @positivelypresent . @melanie.myersibclc SCRATCH holiday to do list ADD 2021 TO DO LIST . YES to practicing all these very important TO DO’s . Happy New Year . - Follow for all things prenatal, postpartum and lactation related...that’s my jam International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in Private Practice and mom to 2 great kids . How can I help you?

Posted @withregram @h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e this this this. Honestly from all your beautiful words yesterday in reply to my stickers I saw beautiful beautiful self reflection in 2020 from so many so I had to share these words from @morganharpernichols as they felt so totally fitting. Hugs to all and keep blooming x #mentalwellness #innergrowth #selfreflection . .... @melanie.myersibclc so whatever speed bump, mountain or year ...hello See more

Posted @withregram @nomilklikemamas The 6 week growth spurt AKA Help, my baby is broken! The 6-8 week growth spurt is hard going. The sleep deprivation is catching up with you, the offers of help may have subsided, you've been given the 'all clear' from the GP to exercise, as if you've got the energy too, but now you feel you should be.... Baby is more wakeful, eyes wide, learning so much and becoming easily overwhelmed and overtired. Putting the baby down is a thing of the past. The feeding becomes relentless, just as you thought you'd got it together. Everything tells you you should have found your rhythm by now, whatever that means, yet you're still in your pants at 11am and wondering if you'll ever make it out of the house again. The glamourous BS photos appear on your feed showing unrealistic postpartum images from those that don't realise how damaging this is and how utterly shit it makes women feel. I could go on... The 6-8 week growth spurt is a MF, but it's not forever. Give yourself the grace you did in the weeks before. Snuggle down, get support and bring in the troops. You're not meant to have your shit together. You're not meant you do this alone. You're not meant to look like something out of a magazine. You're not meant to be anything more than what you can handle right now. Keep going Mama, it gets easier. You're not alone. ( )( ) . . @melanie.myersibclc keep going, take ALL offers of help and this will pass

Posted @withregram @mamastefit Having pelvic pain when you get out of the car? Try using both legs to get out as opposed to pivoting on only one leg! Our prenatal fitness programming and pelvic stability accessory program focus on helping you maintain stability in your pelvis throughout your pregnant to alleviate or minimize discomfort and pain! . .... @melanie.myersibclc smart! I can imagine the bigger the belly gets the harder to lift your legs or post C/S. Inching your feet while keeping your whole body facing the same direction would work too See more