Upcoming Events

As Austin’s only lactation-credentialed occupational therapist who works exclusively with babies —and specializes in maternal health— Milk Stories provides holistic, specialized care for babies and moms.

Community Matters.

Find your people with our casual prenatal and postpartum groups that bring activity-based connection and community to moms in Austin

Craft & Chat at Austin Yoga Lounge
Apr
23

Craft & Chat at Austin Yoga Lounge

Join Milk Stories for Craft & Chat, a community prenatal and postpartum group. Led by Jessica Peterson, a Certified Lactation Counselor and occupational therapist specializing in infant and maternal health, this group offers a safe, supportive and creative space to discuss infant feeding, maternal health, and the journey of motherhood.

March Craft: TBA

Craft & Chats at AYL are offered through punchpass by Austin Yoga Lounge, and advanced registration is required.

Babies always welcome!

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Craft & Chat at Moontower Midwifery
Apr
30

Craft & Chat at Moontower Midwifery

Join Milk Stories for Craft & Chat, a community prenatal and postpartum group. Led by Jessica Peterson, a Certified Lactation Counselor and occupational therapist specializing in infant and maternal health, this group offers a safe, supportive and creative space to discuss infant feeding, maternal health, and the journey of motherhood.

For our April craft, we’ll be making pressed flower art!

The April 3oth group at Moontower is offered free of charge, but advanced registration is required.

Babies always welcome!

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Pump & Bottle Bootcamp: Strategies for Infant Feeding
Apr
13

Pump & Bottle Bootcamp: Strategies for Infant Feeding

Pump and Bottle Bootcamp is a 1.5 hour workshop for prenatal and postpartum families who want to learn specifics about starting a successful pumping, bottlefeeding or combo-feeding journey in the first weeks of life and beyond. We will cover the ins and outs of pumping and bottle-feeding. Whethere you plan to exclusively bottefeed or want to keep your options open, this class has something for you! Led by IBCLC and midwife, Anne Leclercq and infant and maternal health occupational therapist, Jessica Peterson, this class will cover:

  • Choosing a pump

  • When to Pump and Why

  • Flange Fitting

  • Insurance Coverage 

  • Choosing a Bottle System

  • Positioning

  • Nipple Flows

  • Preparing to Return to Work

  • Registration is $75 per family

    • Get 50% off when purchased with Pump and Bottle Bootcamp

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Breastfeeding Bootcamp: Strategies for nursing in the first week of life, with Anne Leclercq, IBCLC
Apr
13

Breastfeeding Bootcamp: Strategies for nursing in the first week of life, with Anne Leclercq, IBCLC

Breastfeeding Bootcamp is a 1.5 hour workshop for prenatal families who want to learn specifics about starting a successful breastfeeding journey in the first week of life. We will zoom in on the most influential and vulnerable time for parents and babies: immediately after birth and postpartum. Led by IBCLC and midwife, Anne Leclercq and infant and maternal health occupational therapist, Jessica Peterson, this class will cover:

  • How breastfeeding works

  • The Golden Hour

  • Advocating for breastfeeding in the hospital and at home

  • Home set up

  • Latch

  • Positioning 

  • Typical newborn behavior and feeding patterns

  • Breastfeeding while healing postpartum

  • How to know when things are going well and when to get help

  • Registration is $75 per family

    • Get 50% off when purchased with Pump and Bottle Bootcamp

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Guest Speaker at Find Your Village
Mar
27

Guest Speaker at Find Your Village

Austin Doula Care’s monthly community gathering. This event is a way to meet other parents, gain education, and have more face time with the doulas.

Whether you are prenatal or postpartum, this group is open to all!

Discover the surprising sensory world of pregnancy to parenthood with Jessica Peterson. Get a peek inside your baby’s world even before they are born and learn some fascinating secrets about their sensory systems (and yours!) as they grow. You can use your knowledge to better bond, understand and communicate with your baby, your partner and the people around you.

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Craft & Chat at Austin Yoga Lounge
Mar
25

Craft & Chat at Austin Yoga Lounge

Join Milk Stories for Craft & Chat, a community prenatal and postpartum group. Led by Jessica Peterson, a Certified Lactation Counselor and occupational therapist specializing in infant and maternal health, this group offers a safe, supportive and creative space to discuss infant feeding, maternal health, and the journey of motherhood.

March Craft: Ribbon Rings!

The March 25th group at AYL is offered through punchpass by Austin Yoga Lounge, and advanced registration is required.

Babies always welcome!

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Craft & Chat at Capital Infant Care
Mar
13

Craft & Chat at Capital Infant Care

Join Milk Stories for Craft & Chat, a community prenatal and postpartum group. Led by Jessica Peterson, a Certified Lactation Counselor and occupational therapist specializing in infant and maternal health, this group offers a safe, supportive and creative space to discuss infant feeding, maternal health, and the journey of motherhood.

March Craft: Ribbon Rings!

The March 13th group at Capital Infant Care is offered free of charge, but advanced registration is required.

Babies always welcome!

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Craft & Chat at Moontower Midwifery
Mar
12

Craft & Chat at Moontower Midwifery

Join Milk Stories for Craft & Chat, a community prenatal and postpartum group. Led by Jessica Peterson, a Certified Lactation Counselor and occupational therapist specializing in infant and maternal health, this group offers a safe, supportive and creative space to discuss infant feeding, maternal health, and the journey of motherhood.

For our March craft, we’ll be making Ribbon Rings!

The March 12th group at Moontower is offered free of charge, but advanced registration is required.

Babies always welcome!

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Breastfeeding Bootcamp: Strategies for nursing in the first week of life, with Anne Leclercq, IBCLC
Mar
8

Breastfeeding Bootcamp: Strategies for nursing in the first week of life, with Anne Leclercq, IBCLC

Breastfeeding Bootcamp is a 2 hour workshop for prenatal families who want to learn specifics about starting a successful breastfeeding journey in the first week of life. We will zoom in on the most influential and vulnerable time for parents and babies: immediately after birth and postpartum. Led by IBCLC and midwife, Anne Leclercq and infant and maternal health occupational therapist, Jessica Peterson, this class will cover:

  • How breastfeeding works

  • The Golden Hour

  • Advocating for breastfeeding in the hospital and at home

  • Home set up

  • Choosing a pump

  • Getting the latch

  • Positioning for baby and mom 

  • Typical newborn behavior and feeding patterns

  • Breastfeeding while healing postpartum

  • How to know when things are going well and when to get help

  • Registration is $50 per family

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Craft & Chat at Austin Yoga Lounge
Feb
20

Craft & Chat at Austin Yoga Lounge

Join Milk Stories for Craft & Chat, a community prenatal and postpartum group. Led by Jessica Peterson, a Certified Lactation Counselor and occupational therapist specializing in infant and maternal health, this group offers a safe, supportive and creative space to discuss infant feeding, maternal health, and the journey of motherhood.

February Craft TBA!

The Febrauary 23rd group at AYL is offered through punchpass by Austin Yoga Lounge, and advanced registration is required.

Babies always welcome!

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Breastfeeding Bootcamp: Strategies for nursing in the first week of life, with Anne Leclercq, IBCLC
Feb
15

Breastfeeding Bootcamp: Strategies for nursing in the first week of life, with Anne Leclercq, IBCLC

Breastfeeding Bootcamp is a 2 hour class for prenatal families who want to learn specifics about starting a successful breastfeeding journey in the first week of life. We will zoom in on the most influential and vulnerable time for parents and babies: immediately after birth and postpartum. Led by IBCLC and midwife, Anne Leclercq and infant and maternal health occupational therapist, Jessica Peterson, this class will cover:

  • How breastfeeding works

  • The Golden Hour

  • Advocating for breastfeeding in the hospital and at home

  • Home set up

  • Choosing a pump

  • Getting the latch

  • Positioning for baby and mom 

  • Typical newborn behavior and feeding patterns

  • Breastfeeding while healing postpartum

  • How to know when things are going well and when to get help

  • Registration is $50 per family

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Craft & Chat
Feb
12

Craft & Chat

Join Milk Stories for Craft & Chat, a community prenatal and postpartum group. Led by Jessica Peterson, a Certified Lactation Counselor and occupational therapist specializing in infant and maternal health, this group offers a safe, supportive and creative space to discuss infant feeding, maternal health, and the journey of motherhood.

For our February craft, we’ll be making Valentines!

The February 12th group at Moontower is offered free of charge, but advanced registration is required.

Babies always welcome!

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Craft & Chat with Michelle Baillio at Empower Massage
Feb
9

Craft & Chat with Michelle Baillio at Empower Massage

Craft & Chat is a community group for prenatal and postpartum moms and moms-to-be to connect, learn, and create together! Led by Jessica Peterson, an infant and maternal health OT and Certified Lactation Counselor, each session offers guidance on infant feeding, maternal health, motherhood and a new, fun crafting activity each month. Come be creative, find your village, and gain support. Babies always welcome!

This group is free of charge, but does require advanced registration. Let us know you are coming below!

Join us for a special co-hosted Craft & Chat with Michelle Baillio, LMT, CMLDT, CPMT of Empower Massage. In addition to our February craft, you’ll have access to TWO infant and maternal health providers. Come get creative and ask your burning questions about massage, lymphatic drainage, lactation, infant feeding and always about motherhood.

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Milk & Cookies with Amber Frauenholtz of Amber Dawn Wellness
Feb
3

Milk & Cookies with Amber Frauenholtz of Amber Dawn Wellness

We're excited to invite prenatal and postpartum moms to a free, cozy gathering designed to connect, learn, and create together. Hosted by Jessica Peterson, an infant and maternal health OT and a Certified Lactation Counselor, along with Amber Frauenholtz, a functional nutritionist & life coach at Amber Dawn Wellness, this event is all about building community and diving into important topics like perinatal nutrition, maternal mental health, and infant feeding and development.

Come and spend some time with us and:

  • Whip up some delicious no-bake lactation cookies

  • Discuss ways to balance hormones and stay healthy when breastfeeding or pumping

  • Swap strategies for getting the nutrition you need when you need it, where you need it in pregnancy and postpartum

  • Talk about supporting postpartum healing and maintaining well-being during pregnancy and breastfeeding

This gathering is perfect for moms looking to find support, friendship and a place to ask questions. Please register for the event here and join our warm and welcoming space where moms can truly thrive. Event details will be emailed after registration.

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Craft & Chat
Jan
23

Craft & Chat

Join Milk Stories for Craft & Chat, a community prenatal and postpartum group. Led by Jessica Peterson, a Certified Lactation Counselor and occupational therapist specializing in infant and maternal health, this group offers a safe, supportive and creative space to discuss infant feeding, maternal health, and the journey of motherhood.

For our January craft, we’ll be making Vision Boards!

The January 15th group at Moontower is offered free of charge, but advanced registration is required.

Babies always welcome!

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Craft & Chat
Jan
16

Craft & Chat

Join Milk Stories for Craft & Chat, a community prenatal and postpartum group. Led by Jessica Peterson, a Certified Lactation Counselor and occupational therapist specializing in infant and maternal health, this group offers a safe, supportive and creative space to discuss infant feeding, maternal health, and the journey of motherhood.

For our January craft, we’ll be making Vision Boards!

The January 15th group at AYL is offered through punchpass by Austin Yoga Lounge, and advanced registration is required.

Babies always welcome!

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Craft & Chat
Jan
15

Craft & Chat

Join Milk Stories for Craft & Chat, a community prenatal and postpartum group. Led by Jessica Peterson, a Certified Lactation Counselor and occupational therapist specializing in infant and maternal health, this group offers a safe, supportive and creative space to discuss infant feeding, maternal health, and the journey of motherhood.

For our January craft, we’ll be making Vision Boards!

The January 15th group at ADC is offered free of charge, but advanced registration is required.

Babies always welcome!

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