Little Roo Lactation and Wellness

10/19/2026

This is a wonderful resource for families with loss-

Introducing the Perinatal Loss Hub from the ECU College of Nursing. 💜

This free, centralized resource is for families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss, their support persons, and the health professionals who care for them.

The hub grew out of research by Dr. Madeline Fernandez, assistant professor of nursing science, with partners at the Pitt County Health Department and Carolina Family Health. Families and providers across eastern North Carolina told her the same thing: it’s hard to know what support exists, where to find it, and how to access it, especially when cost, transportation, or language are barriers.

The hub gathers local, state, national, and international resources, including:

💜 Support groups
💜 Free podcasts and care packages
💜 Remembrance resources
💜 Financial and transportation assistance

Spanish-language services, materials, and interpretation are clearly labeled.

Please share with families, colleagues, and anyone who may benefit. Together, we can make support easier to find.

🔗 https://nursing.ecu.edu/welcome-to-the-perinatal-loss-hub/

10/19/2026

THIS! Early support helps prevent wt loss, unnecessary supplementation, better latch and transfer and happier moms and babies!

Going back home? Introducing family foods? Back to work? Feeling discomfort?

⏰ Whenever you need help with breastfeeding, it should be there for you!

Skilled breastfeeding support should be available for ALL women from pregnancy, for as long as they wish to continue 🤱.

10/17/2026

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10/15/2026

🕯️🤍 Hope in the Waiting’s Virtual Wave of Light | October 15th 🤍🕯️

Each year, we invite families to share their babies’ names as we come together to remember, honor, and celebrate the little ones who will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Please comment below or send us a message with your baby’s name by Tuesday, October 13th. We are sorry for the last minute notice this year.

Whether your baby was with you for weeks, months, or years, whether your loss was recent or long ago, your baby matters. Their name matters. Their life matters. And their memory deserves to be honored.

On October 15th, we will join families around the world in lighting candles and remembering the babies who are forever loved and forever missed.

Thank you for allowing Hope in the Waiting to be a small part of your journey. We are honored to remember your babies alongside you. 🦋

Forever Loved. Forever Remembered.

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Dr Holman is my preferred provider to evaluate for oral restrictions and this is exactly why! Every case is different, every mom and baby are individualized and the care is collaborative! I HIGHLY recommend Holman Family Dentistry!!

On Mondays we see babies with suspected tongue/lip ties that are impacting latching to breast or bottle. This is a photo from today. They had no ability to elevate, lateralize or extend the tongue in order to get a deep latch.

We have a multidisciplinary approach with a lactation consultant and infant bodyworker (massage therapist trained in craniosacral therapy) and Dentist (me!). Our goal is to be thorough and not over or under diagnose. If a release is needed, we can do it same day with the LightScalpel laser.

1) The Lactation Consultant gets full feeding and medical history and observes feeding,
2) The Bodyworker treats the baby to alleviate head/neck tension that often affects infant feeding, and is often seen with babies struggling to latch,
3) and I test range of motion and reflexes

….and then we discuss how to fix the issue. Sometimes the answer is simple and it’s just a tongue tie release. Sometimes we have to discuss Parent‘s anatomy and supply issues. Sometimes it’s not a tongue tie. Sometimes we see signs the baby might have a problem with the introduction of solid foods or with speech. Sometimes there is a G.I. problem that is causing the baby to have a weak latch. We note it all!

Infant feeding issues can be simple and they can be really complex. It is helpful to have all of our eyes on the situation at once and evaluate it in the most thorough way possible.

At the end of the day, all of us are pretty crunchy moms. We like to find the underlying reasons for medical issues. We completely empathize with how difficult it is to navigate these types of issues. We are here for you every step of the way!



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10/12/2026

Super cute nursing clothing for the holidays!

10/12/2026

I know a lot of parents use gripe water- there has been a recall- please check if you are using! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeZ8UOGPtgK/?psln=MXhiMG9xaTNqNWdjYg==

10/12/2026

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Lots of questions re reflux spit up lately!