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Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC There are scores of reasons why nursing at the breast may have gotten off to a rocky start or, perhaps, didn’t get off to a start at all. Many mothers desire to bring their babies back to the breast after a period of bottle feeding. While returning baby to the […]
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC You’ve likely heard all the amazing benefits of breastfeeding for your baby and how it can give them the very best start at life. Less risk of allergies, asthma, ear infections, obesity, a strengthened immune system, and so much more. But did you know that the benefits of breastfeeding […]
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Are you worried your precious little one will grow to prefer the bottle over your breasts? Are you concerned you might not be able to keep up once baby begins taking bottles regularly while you’re away? Are you exclusively pumping and looking for tips on bottle feeding? We’ve got you covered with our full guide on Paced Bottle […]
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Not all babies bite and the ones that do learn pretty quickly that mama does not like it and stop. If you’re part of the lucky few that does have a baby shark don’t worry mamas! Biting down at the breast is almost always temporary. With patience, time and support […]
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC It’s no secret that having a baby is expensive! With all the buzz around certain products, we thought it would be helpful to break down what is a must-have and what might not be necessary (at least at first). Must Haves: A good quality, hospital strength, double electric breast pump- It’s […]
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Your maternity leave might be coming to an end soon and instead of doing your typical trek to the office you now find yourself prepping for a new normal…working from home. Will your baby be home while you’re working? Will you be pumping during your work day? No matter […]
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Reverse cycling is the term used when baby is nursing more at night and less during the day. You may have heard someone refer to this as baby having their “days and nights mixed up”. While many moms do their best to avoid Reverse Cycling, others choose to […]
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC It’s relatively easy to find information on increasing milk supply and maximizing pumping, but what happens when it’s time to pack the pump away? Weaning from the pump can be confusing and scary for some moms. With our step by step method, you can make a plan to wean […]
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC Breastfeeding is natural and the biological norm for feeding babies, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy! We’ve got you covered with top tips for getting started and avoiding common pitfalls. The human breast continues to develop milk making glands, ducts, and other structures involved with lactation throughout pregnancy. For this […]
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC The number one concern I hear from breastfeeding moms is worry over not making “enough”. Moms want what is best for their babies and are often concerned they won’t make adequate milk throughout the breastfeeding process. Couple that concern with daily social media posts about huge freezer stashes […]
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC As an IBCLC people are constantly asking me for insights to make breastfeeding easier. Today, I’ve got my top tips and tricks to make latching easier and more comfortable! This advice isn’t original to me, and isn’t original to any other IBCLC or breastfeeding professional. It’s been around as long as breastfeeding has, but it hasn’t been readily passed from mother to mother in […]
Summertime With Your New Baby Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Summer is finally here! Time to hit the road, spark up the grill or hit the beach with the family for some fun in the sun. Check out our best advice on keeping baby happy and healthy while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Will I […]
