Cheryl, IBCLC, wearing pink in Charlotte, NC

Breastfeeding is natural but not always intuitive.

Overwhelmed?

You’re not sure how to do this. You can’t keep up.

Maybe you’re a planner or relatively relaxed but you can’t make sense of how to manage the nursing sessions and feed yourself lunch.

Anxious?

You feel on edge ALL of the time.

You find yourself on your phone researching how to breastfeed and discover problems you didn’t even know existed and now wonder if that’s really your issue.

sleep deprived?

All you want to do is sleep but you can’t. You want to look and feel normal again and post beautiful baby photos but you just don’t have the energy and you haven’t showered in…hmm, not sure.

Got milk?

You don’t even know if your baby is getting enough milk! This is the #1 reason new parents stop breastfeeding and can be a self-fulfilling prophecy.

You “CAN” meet your breastfeeding goals

You can breastfeed and feel normal again!

You can enjoy your baby without constant worry and feel at ease!

Let’s meet. We can figure this out together!

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“She was the first IBCLC that I felt *really* listened to my concerns and took the time to provide prescriptive solutions instead of defaulting to, "Oh, you'll figure it out," or "It will click eventually." She saw that we were struggling — and she took that seriously. Her warm demeanor, depth of expertise, endless patience, and attention to detail in her communication made working with her a pleasure.” ~D.C.
“Cheryl is a great help on a breastfeeding journey. She is very caring and encouraging and always willing to listen. She works to find the best option that works for you. Cheryl is warm and not judgemental. She helped me with several complicated situations and made things easy to understand.” ~K.A.
“Cheryl has been such a joy to work with throughout this exciting time. My daughter’s birth and my breastfeeding journey have been different than I was expecting. Cheryl has been right by our sides since beginning. She is extremely kind and positive. She is knowledgeable and willing to learn more information to help. I feel comfortable sharing with her and trust her professional knowledge. She truly wants what is best for me, my daughter, and our family. I would highly recommend any momma to work with Cheryl.” ~L.H.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Assessment — Prenatal Breastfeeding assessment

Lactation Consultation — Lactation consultation

As a social worker, I worked with babies, children and parents at different stages of life. Our children do hold up a mirror for us to take a deeper look at ourselves. We must respond by doing the work, as early as possible, but it’s never too late💕! Posted @withregram • @responsiveparentsproject It is through parenting that we finally have the opportunity to know ourselves 🧡 #parenthood #reparenting #consciousparenting #responsiveparenting #holisticsleep #babyledsleep #newmama #newmom #newmum #newparents #parentingtips #gentleparenting #naturalparenting #peacefulparenting

I am thankful to @mindbodybabync for all they do for our local parent community and for giving me the opportunity to share my expertise. Please check them out! Posted @withregram • @mindbodybabync Big thanks to the many local practitioners donating their expertise to talk about the things not often talked about. Lots more to come #clusterfeeding

All babies are good babies! Loving this narrative @wholechildco Posted @withregram • @wholechildco Babies are not born needing to be fixed. The definition of a ‘good’ baby is almost always one that sleeps through the night independently or cries very little. If we unpack this, we discover there is no evidence to support that this is how our babies are meant to sleep and crying is their only form of communication (more on the importance of tears later). Babies have not changed. Their need for nutrition, comfort and their intense need for closeness + proximity to their caregivers remains the same. It is our expectations that have shifted dramatically and holy moly, talk about judgement! Not only for the child but the parent as well. When our babies don’t ‘perform’ in this way that is expected, parents are often left feeling like they are failing. Imagine if being defined as a ‘good’ adult in society’s eyes was getting a perfect night’s sleep, being easy-going, doing what you’re told + showing little to no emotion throughout the day (+ overnight)? Insane, right? Your baby is a good baby, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise🤍 . . . #thewholechild #wholechildco #allbabiesaregoodbabies #babysleep #babysleepmyths #normalizeinfantsleep #ibclc #lactationconsultant #sleepwithoutsleeptraining

Music is powerful! Do you listen to music while feeding your baby? Please find support from an IBCLC if you are struggling with a low milk supply. Posted @withregram • @la.leche.league A systematic review and meta‐analysis conducted on five trials showed that music can be an effective way to increase breast milk production - 🎸🎻🎷🎵 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jan.14589

Ana @queencitypelvic is amazing! She is warm, supportive and an experienced PT. She thinks every birthing parent would benefit from a pelvic floor check-up at 6 weeks!

@whatthebumpclt interviewed me! Please subscribe. I was nervous but Jennifer helped me through the process. I hope you take a listen and share with parents in the Charlotte area! Posted @withregram • @whatthebumpclt EPISODE 47 IS LIVE: with Cheryl Demers from @charlottelactation • Cheryl is the founder of Charlotte Lactation! She is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant here to talk about prenatal breastfeeding education, the expectations vs. reality of breastfeeding, and answer some of the most commonly asked breastfeeding questions!

You’ve likely heard, “watch the baby, not the clock,” but it helps to know what to look for and may take a little practice. Posted @withregram • @az.breastfedbabies Don’t assume breastfeeding will come naturally. Do prepare for a learning curve and reach out for help right away.⁠ ⁠ Breastfeeding is natural like learning to walk, not natural like breathing. It can be shaky at first. 💛⁠ ⁠

One of the signs to know your baby is taking in milk. Remember to also look at the other signs - weight gain, diapers, and your baby’s overall disposition. Posted @withregram • @lalecheleagueusa Have you been concerned before about whether or not your baby is drinking milk at the breast? Use this handy technique to gauge when your baby is swallowing! Find more info here: https://lllusa.org/is-my-baby-getting-enough-milk/ [Image: Close up photo of newborn nursing. Text: Change for swallowing. By 3 days old or when mature milk comes in, you'll probably start to notice swallowing. Good swallowing with ample milk sounds like a small "keh...keh...keh" sound with about one "keh" per second. You may even hear gulping.]

Southeast Charlotte expecting and new parents: Drop in and meet your neighbors at this no-cost, weekly, online group hosted by @charlottelactation. Every Tuesday night at 8:30pm. Message me for link.

🙌💖🙌 Posted @withregram • @la.leche.league If you pump your milk, we're here for you! #WorldBreastPumpingDay Thanks to U.S. Breastfeeding Committee - USBC for their wonderful images. @usbreastfeeding