Milk & Milestones:

A Group for New Moms & Babies

Meet your facilitators

Catherine (a.k.a. The Good Latch Cat)

IBCLC Catherine McMullen (aka Cat!) owner of The Good Latch Cat is based in Utica NY and serves the Central NY area. She provides Professional In-Home Lactation Support with Breastfeeding Challenges as well as Prenatal Lactation Education. Click here to learn more about Catherine and her approach to supporting you on your breastfeeding journey.

Andrea O’Brien MS, OTR/L CFT/CST AOMT-C

Andrea O’Brien is the owner of O’Brien Wellness. She is an occupational therapist specializing in infant feeding, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and CST/CFT. She takes a whole body approach to developing oral motor skills, airway health, and optimal facial development. Learn more about her story here.

Nurturing feeding, growth, and connection from the very beginning

Becoming a mom is a beautiful journey—but it can also feel overwhelming when it comes to feeding and understanding your baby’s development. That’s why we created Milk & Milestones, a 4-session group for new moms and babies designed to provide both feeding support and developmental guidance.

This group is a unique collaboration between The Good Latch Cat, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and Andrea O’Brien, an Occupational Therapist specializing in infant feeding and development. Together, we’ll support you through common feeding challenges while also helping your baby build the strong foundations needed for healthy growth.

What You’ll Learn

Over 4 sessions, we’ll explore the essentials every new mom deserves to know:

Session 1: Breastfeeding Basics & Infant Comfort

  • Pain with breastfeeding: what’s normal, what’s not

  • Proper latch, positioning, and flange sizing

  • Tummy time tips to build comfort and strength

Session 2: Milk Supply & Early Development

  • Understanding milk supply & busting common myths

  • Development of oral motor skills (suck, swallow, breathe)

  • Gentle rhythmic movement for calming and bonding

Session 3: Reflexes & Feeding Transitions

  • Pumping tips & bottle introduction while protecting breastfeeding

  • Primitive reflexes and their impact on feeding & growth

  • Hands-on activities to support integration

Session 4: Returning to Work & Building Routines

  • Planning for pumping, milk storage, and childcare communication

  • Creating daily rhythms for feeding, sleep, and play

  • Supporting your baby’s ongoing development

Your Investment

4 sessions for $120

Each week you’ll also receive:

  • Handouts & practical tools you can use right away

  • Guidance from experienced providers

  • Community support from other moms walking the same journey

Why Join?

Because every mom deserves to feel confident and supported—and every baby deserves the healthiest start possible. With the combined expertise of a lactation consultant and occupational therapist, you’ll leave with knowledge, confidence, and a plan that supports both you and your baby.

✨ Spots are limited! Reserve your place today and start your journey from milk to milestones with confidence.

Dates: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 10-11am

Located at 421 Broad Street, Utica

Email andrea@obrienwellness.com to register

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