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👩🏼‍⚕️ Madison Scurto, MN, RN, IBCLC
🏡 Lactation support, in the comfort of your home
📍 Serving Norfolk + Haldimand
🤱🏼 CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE

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Surprise! ✨

Officially marking this one in my calendar… I’ll be starting maternity leave as of July 2nd as we get ready to welcome baby girl #2 🤍

If you’ve been thinking about booking in, now is the time—especially for prenatal consultations if your due date falls after July 2nd.

I don’t have a set return date in mind just yet, but I’ll be sharing updates here throughout my leave so you’ll know when I’m back and ready to support you again.

Thank you all so much for your continued support—it truly means everything to me 🫶 taken in Norfolk County, Ontario by @flo.lactation

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✨ There’s beauty in the early chaos — and calm in knowing you’re supported. ✨

Welcome to Flō Lactation 🤍

I’m Madison, MN, RN, IBCLC — a nurse, lactation consultant, and mama passionate about helping families feel confident and supported throughout their breastfeeding journey.

At Flō, I provide personalized, in-home breastfeeding support across Norfolk + Haldimand Counties — meeting you where you are, both physically and emotionally.

Having experienced my own breastfeeding challenges, I understand how much reassurance and gentle guidance can mean in those early days. It’s an honour to bring that care and understanding into your home.

My approach blends evidence-based care with genuine compassion, helping you navigate feeding challenges and discover what works best for you and your baby. Whether you’re preparing for baby, working through latch or milk supply concerns, or simply seeking reassurance, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

I look forward to caring for you and your little one 🤍 👇🏼Book your visit through the link in bio

#FloLactation #NorfolkCounty #HaldimandCounty #LactationConsultant #BreastfeedingSupport #InHomeLactation #NewMomSupport #IBCLC #FeedingJourney taken in Norfolk County, Ontario by @flo.lactation

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a year ago

Two months of breastfeeding Maeve. 🤱🏼

Two months of exclusively breastfeeding our girl — and two months of realizing just how different two breastfeeding journeys can be.

This time around, I’ve hand-pumped only a few times, she took her first bottle this week while my husband and I had our first evening away, and I have felt so, SO much more confident feeding in public.

But confidence doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

The loooong newborn feeds and cluster feeding were still so mentally and physically exhausting, even knowing exactly what to expect going into it.

And just like her big sister, Maeve has CMPA, so I’ve had to eliminate dairy from my diet. Thankfully, that’s all we’ve needed to eliminate so far (which was not the case for Nora — IYKYK) — but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t hard.

And I think this is something worth saying:

👉🏼I can be incredibly proud of breastfeeding Maeve AND find eliminating dairy really difficult. Both can be true.
👉🏼 I can be grateful that breastfeeding is going well AND still feel exhausted.
👉🏼I can feel confident AND still need support.
👉🏼And I can celebrate this journey without forgetting how hard my first one was.

With Nora, breastfeeding looked completely different. Triple feeding. Pumping. Supplements. Countless appointments. Extensive elimination diets. Four months before we were exclusively feeding at the breast, followed by an abrupt ending at six months when her bloody stools continued despite exhausting every effort we could.

So these two months with Maeve feel special.

Not because this journey is “better.” Not because breastfeeding has to look like this to be successful. But because I know how hard breastfeeding can be — and I know how much can happen behind the scenes that nobody sees.

Two months down. 💕
And I am so grateful for this girl & however long this breastfeeding journey gets to be. by @flo.lactation

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19 days ago

🤍 Meet Maeve 🤍

On July 30th at 4:30am, at 41 weeks, we welcomed our second little girl, Maeve, earthside, weighing 8 lbs 12 oz.

After a very different birth experience with our first daughter, this birth felt deeply healing for me — a little piece of redemption I didn’t know I needed. I was fortunate enough to have the birth I had hoped for, and I’ll always hold so much gratitude for that.

I had a successful (and spontaneous) VBAC, supported by my incredible midwives @norfolk_roots_midwives, my amazing coworkers @norfolkgeneralhospital, and, of course, my husband, who was by my side through every moment.

I chose to labour and birth in the hospital, on continuous monitoring, and without an epidural. These were deeply personal choices that felt right for me and for the birth I hoped to have. I know every birth looks different — sometimes by choice, sometimes by circumstance, and sometimes simply because birth has a way of writing its own story. For me, this birth was something special. It was empowering, healing, and beautiful in ways I’ll carry with me forever.

And now, as a mom of two daughters, I’m soaking up these newborn days while getting to experience this chapter of motherhood all over again — with Maeve by my side.

Welcome to the world, sweet girl. We’re so lucky you’re ours. 🤍 by @flo.lactation

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2 months ago

Did you know that prenatal breastfeeding prep can go way beyond just “what to expect”?

When my prenatal clients leave our session, they don’t just have information—they have tools.

Because when you’re 3 days postpartum, tired and overwhelmed… you shouldn’t have to go searching for answers. taken in Norfolk County, Ontario by @flo.lactation

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It means so much to be welcomed into your home during such a special season 🤍.
Supporting clients from prenatal prep to those early feeding days is truly an honour, and something that I do not take for granted. taken in Norfolk County, Ontario by @flo.lactation

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Little me (Madison) had no idea this would be my job someday. And honestly… I wouldn’t trade it for anything. 🤍 taken in Norfolk County, Ontario by @flo.lactation

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🤍 Prenatal Breastfeeding Class – Now Booking
Most parents spend months preparing for birth…
but very little time learning what happens after baby arrives.

The truth is — breastfeeding is natural, but it’s also a learned skill for both you and your baby.
This in-person prenatal breastfeeding class is designed to help you feel calm, confident, and prepared before your baby arrives. We’ll cover the foundations of breastfeeding, what to expect in the early days, and practical strategies to help you get off to the best start possible.

In this class we’ll talk about:
• Latch & positioning
• Establishing and protecting milk supply
• What to expect in the first days after birth
• How partners can support feeding
• Common challenges & how to navigate them

👩‍⚕️ Led by Madison Scurto, RN, IBCLC
📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Hosted at Norfolk County Counselling & Psychotherapy Office in Simcoe, ON
💛 $90 per family
Partners are encouraged to attend.

Spots are limited to keep the class intimate and allow time for questions.

If you’re expecting late spring, summer, or fall, this is a great time to prepare.

👉 Register through the link in my bio, scan the QR code, or email info@flolactation.com
Can’t make the April class?
The next class will be June 24, so you can plan ahead. Registration for this class is also now open. Location will be in Norfolk County, location TBD.

Tag an expecting parent who might want to join you 🤍

#prenatalclass #breastfeedingeducation #lactationconsultant #simcoeontario #norfolkcounty taken in Norfolk County, Ontario by @flo.lactation

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7 months ago

✨ GIVEAWAY — Give the Gift of Lactation Support ✨

Whether you’re expecting, newly postpartum, know someone who could really use support, or just feel like sharing with friends — this one’s for you 🤍

I’m giving away a Flō Lactation Gift Card valued at $365+, which includes:

🌿 1 in-home lactation consult
🌿 2 in-home follow-up visits

Perfect as:
• A baby shower gift
• A stocking stuffer
• Or something supportive for yourself

Because lactation support isn’t a luxury — it’s care 💛

HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow @flo.lactation
3️⃣ Tag who you’d gift this to — or who you’d want to gift it to you, or just any friends at all to help spread the word about Flō Lactation.
✨ Each tag = 1 entry (tag away!)

BONUS:
➕ Share this post to your stories & tag @flo.lactation for 5 extra entries

🗓 Winner announced Monday, Dec 22nd
Winner will be contacted directly from this account.
In-home visits are for residents of Norfolk & Haldimand Counties only, a winner from anywhere else will be eligible for virtual consults.

Give the gift of in-home, compassionate lactation support — for someone you love, or for yourself.

Good luck 🤍 by @flo.lactation

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10 months ago

🌿 Breastfeeding & Mental Health — The Side We Don’t Talk About Enough

Breastfeeding is often called “natural,” but that doesn’t mean it’s simple. Feeding your baby intersects with your mental health in real, meaningful ways — and your experience deserves to be acknowledged.

✨ Breastfeeding & PPD:
Breastfeeding challenges can increase the risk of postpartum depression, especially when someone wants to breastfeed but struggles, or feels pressured to continue despite pain or mental health concerns. This isn’t a reflection of your effort or love — the relationship is complex.

✨ The Emotional Wave When Milk Comes In:
When milk shifts from colostrum to transitional milk (days 2–5), many parents feel a sudden emotional surge — tears, overwhelm, irritability, or anxiety. Hormonal changes + exhaustion make this common and temporary. My midwife told me to put on The Notebook and embrace the tears.

✨ D-MER:
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex causes a sudden wave of sadness or anxiety at letdown. It’s physiological — not psychological — and not a sign of disconnection from your baby.

✨ Food Intolerances & Maternal Mental Health:
Elimination diets for baby’s intolerances can be overwhelming. Restricting multiple foods increases stress and the mental load. Your mental load matters just as much as your baby's symptoms.

✨ Other Factors:
Birth trauma, sleep deprivation, NICU stays, a history of anxiety/depression, chronic pain, returning to work, and societal pressure to “succeed” at breastfeeding — none of these are small things, and all impact your feeding journey.

🌿 Read this twice:
Your ability or inability to breastfeed does not define your worth as a mother.
You deserve support, not pressure.
You deserve compassion, not comparison.
Your bond with your baby is not measured in ounces.

Every feeding journey is different — what matters most is what works for you and your baby.

Did I miss anything?

— Flō Lactation 💛 by @flo.lactation

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Watch baby’s early cues, not late ones. 🤱🏽
Those tiny movements—wiggling, stirring, rooting—are your baby’s way of saying “I’m ready to feed.”
Responding early usually means:
🤍 a calmer baby
🤍 an easier latch
🤍 a more relaxed feeding session
When we wait until baby is crying, they’re already overwhelmed… and feeding becomes much harder for both of you.
Learning your baby’s cues is a skill—one that gets easier with practice.

#milkymonday #newborntips #breastfeeding #newmomhelp #lactationconsultant #ibclc taken in Norfolk County, Ontario by @flo.lactation

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Today, I want to take a moment for you—the one doing the feeds, the cuddles, the appointments, the late nights, the Googling, the deep breaths.
Your body is working hard. Your mind is working hard. And sometimes, it’s okay to slow down and reconnect.
A warm drink. A deep breath. A snack that isn’t eaten standing. A few minutes with your shoulders relaxed.
Small moments of care for you support your feeding journey just as much as latch techniques do.
💛 You’re worth taking care of too. taken in Norfolk County, Ontario by @flo.lactation

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