
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
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!

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!