LatchOn Lactation Consulting

You don’t need to be in crisis to see a lactation consultant.

Here’s who I work with:

🤱 Moms who want to feel prepared before baby arrives
😣 Babies struggling to latch or transfer milk effectively
😰 Families worried about low milk supply
😴 Moms exhausted from pumping around the clock
🍼 Babies refusing bottles
💼 Moms heading back to work and navigating pumping

One session. A real plan. You leave knowing exactly what to do next.

I accept Medicaid, CHP+, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare & UMR. Based in Thornton, CO.

Book at latchon.org or call/text (720) 248-7747 🌿

— McCall, RN, IBCLC | LatchOn Lactation Consulting

It’s called colostrum — and it is anything but “not enough.”

Here’s what you need to know:

🌟 Colostrum is thick, concentrated, and incredibly nutrient-dense. Your baby only needs a few teaspoons in those first days — and that’s exactly how much you make.

🛡️ It’s packed with antibodies, white blood cells, and immune factors that coat your baby’s gut and protect them from the outside world. It’s sometimes called “liquid gold” — and it earns that name.

📏 Your newborn’s stomach is about the size of a marble on day one. Small volume is not a flaw. It’s perfect design.

🍼 Your milk will transition and increase in volume around days 3-5. Until then, colostrum is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.

So if someone tells you that you “don’t have enough milk” in those first few days — know that your body is right on schedule.

Save this for the early days. You’re going to do great. 🌿

— McCall, RN, IBCLC | LatchOn Lactation Consulting | latchon.org | (720) 248-7747

“Is my baby eating AGAIN?”
Yes. And that’s actually a really good sign. 🌿
Here’s why breastfed newborns eat so often — and why it’s completely by design:
🤱 Breast milk is perfectly tailored to your baby’s tiny stomach — which means it digests quickly. Formula takes longer to digest, which is why formula-fed babies often go longer between feeds.
📏 A newborn’s stomach is about the size of a cherry on day one. It grows fast, but in those early days, frequent small feeds are exactly what it needs.
⚡ Frequent feeding is also how your supply gets established. Every time your baby nurses, your body gets the signal to make more milk. Skipping feeds in those early weeks can actually work against your supply.
So if your baby wants to eat every 1-2 hours— they’re not broken, you’re not failing, and you don’t have low milk supply.
They’re just doing their job. And doing it well.
Questions about newborn feeding? Drop them in the comments — I’m happy to help. 🌿
— McCall, RN, IBCLC | LatchOn Lactation Consulting | latchon.org | (720) 248-7747

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I wanted to share something I’ve been working on for a while: I’m hosting my first prenatal breastfeeding class right here in Thornton on Saturday, May 30th from 9–11am.

📍 136th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241 (first floor)
🕘 9:00–11:00am
💛 $30 per family — Medicaid reimbursement accepted
👫 Partners are warmly welcome and encouraged to attend

In 90 minutes we cover:
— How birth affects breastfeeding
— The golden hour and skin-to-skin
— Newborn hunger cues and what’s actually normal
— Positions and getting a deep latch
— Common challenges and how to navigate them
— Pump basics
— How to advocate for yourself at the hospital

Everything is evidence-based, hands-on, and designed to make you feel prepared — not overwhelmed. You’ll leave with a written reference guide and a plan.

Spots are limited — you can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer below or visiting latchon.org. Questions? Drop them in the comments or DM me anytime!

— McCall, RN, IBCLC | LatchOn Lactation Consulting | (720) 248-7747

One thing I wish more families knew before their baby arrived:

Crying is actually a LATE hunger cue.

By the time a newborn is crying, they’ve been trying to tell you they’re hungry for a while. Earlier cues are much easier to respond to — things like rooting (turning their head side to side), bringing their hands to their mouth, or making sucking motions.

Feeding at those early cues instead of waiting for crying makes latching easier, feeds go smoother, and everyone is a lot calmer.

This is one of those things that sounds small but genuinely changes the first few weeks. Happy to answer any questions about newborn feeding cues or breastfeeding prep in the comments!

— McCall, RN, IBCLC | LatchOn Lactation Consulting | .lactation | FB: LatchOn Lactation Consulting

Another happy client! Visit us at www.latchon.org or call (720) 248-7747 to find help and support like Taneiah!

Join me Saturday, May 30th for an evidence-based prenatal breastfeeding class right here in Thornton! Partners welcome. $30/family. Medicaid accepted. Scan the QR code to register or visit latchon.org. Questions? Call or text (720) 248-7747