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Supporting Your Feeding Journey: Evidence-Based Guidance for Combination Feeding
By Dr. Leigh Campbell, MD, IBCLC, NABBLM-C, PMH-C Founder, Bloom & Grow Lactation Medicine Nurturing Each Family, Protecting Every Drop Feeding your baby is one of the most intimate and impactful parts of early parenthood. Yet, it can also bring unexpected challenges, pressures, and emotions. As a breastfeeding medicine physician, my goal is to meet families where they are—compassionately, with expertise, and with an understanding that every journey looks different. For some
Leigh Campbell
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Breastfeeding Shouldn’t Hurt: Understanding the Latch and Finding Comfort
By Dr. Leigh Campbell, MD, IBCLC, NABBLM-C, PMH-CFounder, Bloom & Grow Lactation Medicine — Ridgeland, MS Breastfeeding comfort is possible without harsh interventions. YOU DESERVE COMFORT AND CONFIDENCE AT EVERY FEEDING Breastfeeding should nurture and connect, not cause pain. While some tenderness in the first few days can be part of learning, ongoing pain is a signal that something in the fit and function of feeding needs attention. I’m Dr. Leigh Campbell , a breastfeed
Leigh Campbell
Nov 10, 20254 min read


Physician-Level Care: Why Our 90-Minute Visits Change Everything for New Families
New mother? Feeling lost with feeding? Schedule a consultation, let's get you the help you need to succeed. Have you ever left a doctor's...
Leigh Campbell
Sep 16, 20253 min read


The "Fourth Trimester" Fog: Finding Your Rhythm with Your New Baby
What do you know about the fourth trimester? You’ve spent months preparing for your baby’s arrival. You’ve read the books, decorated the...
Leigh Campbell
Sep 2, 20253 min read


"Am I Making Enough Milk?" Unpacking the Realities of Low Milk Supply
As a lactation medicine physician, one of the most persistent worries I see in new moms is whether their baby is getting enough milk....
Leigh Campbell
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Let's Build Your Village
Happy World Breastfeeding Week! This week, celebrated every August 1-7, is a global commemoration of the 1990 Innocenti Declaration ,...
Leigh Campbell
Jul 28, 20253 min read


It's Not Just "Baby Blues": Understanding and Supporting Maternal Mental Health
Remember: You are not alone. As a new mother, you’re often showered with messages about the joy and glow of motherhood. But for many, the...
Leigh Campbell
Jul 13, 20253 min read


Beyond the Basics: How My Neonatologist Eye Supports Your Breastfeeding Journey
As a new or expecting parent , you're navigating a world of new information. When it comes to feeding your baby, you've likely heard...
Leigh Campbell
Jul 13, 20252 min read


"Is This Normal?" Navigating Breastfeeding Challenges with a Medical Expert for Your Family
Breastfeeding questions are normal. Hey, Amazing Parents and Caregivers! Let's be honest, those early days (and sometimes weeks and...
Leigh Campbell
Jun 30, 20254 min read


More Than a Consult—What I Actually Do as a Lactation Medicine Physician
What is lactation medicine? When navigating the world of infant feeding, you might hear a lot about "lactation support." And while all...
Leigh Campbell
Jun 29, 20254 min read


The Newborn Habitat
" Habitat." The natural home or environment of an animal, plant or other organism. We my friends, are animals. Mammals to be exact. Our...
Leigh Campbell
Feb 13, 20222 min read


The Bellowing Breath
The Mechanics of the Bellowing Breath Pranayama. Extending with control the vital life force of breath. The breath cycle is the...
Leigh Campbell
Dec 9, 20216 min read


Movement Munchable: The CORE! 🔥
What is the core? A canister. A piston. A container. An organizer of energy. The answer is all the above! The definition of the “core”...
Leigh Campbell
Dec 9, 20213 min read


Movement Munchable: The Triple S!
How do you optimize your posture and feel better in your body? The Triple S! Triple S describes the bony landmark alignment of the Skull...
Leigh Campbell
Dec 9, 20213 min read


Movement Munchable: “Free Your Fascia”
A few weeks ago I attended a Spinning Babies Parent educator course where I learned how the pregnant body can engage in different...
Leigh Campbell
Dec 9, 20213 min read
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