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Exclusively Pumping

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A Lactation Professional… Who Used Formula

I’ll give you a moment to finish your gasping at the blog title. But I’m going to get real in this post. I know there are lots of people who think that everyone who provides professional or peer lactation support is a “breastfeeding nazi” and will only support those who Read more

By Becca Marshall, 9 yearsApril 30, 2016 ago
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New Pump Could be a Boon for Nursing Parents and for St. Louis

About a week and half ago I saw an article flash across my newsfeed about a company that was innovating a new breast pump to overcome some pitfalls inherent in pumps currently on the market. Well, of course that’s going to grab my attention!  And then as I read more, Read more

By Becca Marshall, 10 yearsMarch 14, 2016 ago
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An Open Letter to Anyone Exclusively Pumping

I have been there. Exclusively pumping (EP) was the absolute best thing I could do for my daughter who, at first, could not latch.  (I say “I,” because I made the choice that this was the right thing for us. Not everyone has the desire or resources to do this.) Read more

By Becca Marshall, 10 yearsAugust 1, 2015 ago
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Choosing the Best Breast Pump

It happens at least once a day: there’s a post in some group asking about what pump someone should get. And either the original poster says that Medela is probably her top pick and she is just looking for confirmation, or the respondents throw out the accolades: “I loved my Read more

By Becca Marshall, 11 yearsApril 18, 2015 ago
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Professional Doula Training
Fall session: Oct 16-19, 2025
Where: St. Louis, MO
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10 Week Group Childbirth Class
When: Wednesday nights,
beginning Oct 29, 2025
Time: 6:15-9:00 pm
Where: Creve Coeur
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10 Week Group Childbirth Class
When: Monday nights,
beginning Nov 10, 2025
Time: 6:15-9:00 pm
Where: Creve Coeur
*Class size limited to 12 people*
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Private Childbirth Classes

When: based on your schedule
Where: our Creve Couer office
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Note to Mercy Birthing Center patients and prospective patients: MBC’s childbirth class requirement is fulfilled by Purple Lotus Doulas’ classes.

Many other hospital and homebirth midwives recommend our childbirth classes to their patients!

 

 

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