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Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC You finally feel like you’ve gotten this breastfeeding thing figured out and your baby’s pediatrician mentions starting solids. Like most parents, your mind is instantly filled with tons of questions. When do I start? How do I know she’s ready? Do I need to offer foods in a certain […]
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC It’s likely that at some point, your breastfed baby will be cared for by someone else other than yourself. Sometimes it’s temporary while other times it can be long term like when returning to work. Child care options can vary from private stay at home nannies/family members, private home licensed […]
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Sleep is a sensitive and often sensationalized topic among so-called parenting gurus, authors, and creators of online sleep courses. However, let me reassure you that if your baby nurses or takes a bottle to drift off and wakes to feed through the night, they are not broken….THEY ARE NORMAL! […]
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Are your nipples sore from nursing your newborn? Are you thinking of purchasing a nipple shield to prepare for your breastfeeding journey? Wait! Don’t grab that nipple shield just yet! Temporary use of a nipple shield combined with proper guidance can salvage a breastfeeding relationship at times, but nipples shields […]
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Did you just find out you’re expecting a new baby and you’re currently breastfeeding? So many emotions can begin to flood your mind when you start to process that a new little one will be joining your family in just a few short months…excitement, joy, anxiety and uncertainty. If you’re […]
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC If you’re nursing or pumping for your little one, it can be months before your period returns. Many moms consider this a bonus of breastfeeding! However, every mother is different and that means some moms can experience the return of ovulation and their period just a few short months (or sooner) […]
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC RLC It can be frustrating for parents when they get conflicting breastfeeding advice from nurses, doctors, family members, friends and….shriek! Yes, even lactation consultants! With so much information swarming around the internet, it can be difficult to navigate through it all and get to the hard core truth. We’re here to […]
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC Holiday weaning can occur accidentally when we unintentionally nurse or pump less as a result of the busy-ness of the season. Parties, family gatherings, travel, passing baby around, and more can result in changes in baby’s overall feeding behavior and can also mean fewer successful pumping and nursing sessions. Don’t worry, mamas! We’ve […]
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC Exclusive pumping or EP, as it is often referred to, is a term for providing breastmilk via expression rather than direct nursing. Many mothers choose to exclusively pump for a multitude of reasons. Most often, moms turn to EP because of latching or nursing difficulties which could include latching pain, […]
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Breasts are asymmetrical which means they can come in different shapes and sizes. They can also vary from side to side too! They’re sisters not twins. In fact, it’s pretty common for breasts to be uneven by a cup size or less, and more than half of women have some […]
By: Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC Have you noticed that one of your breasts seems to consistently produce more milk? If you’re pumping, this may be even more noticeable. If your baby nurses, you may have noticed that he or she prefers one side or seems to finish nursing on one side much faster than the […]
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 […]
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