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’...
By Jacquelyn Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC I had met my breastfeeding goals with three out of my four children, with the fourth still nursing once or twice a day. Number four was about 2.5 years old...
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC On June 27, 2022, The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its existing policy statement on breastfeeding. The revision has come at a controversial time amids...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Babies are born with a strong innate sucking reflex necessary for survival. When combined with the rooting reflex, a newborn baby can find the breast, suck and swa...
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC The first 12 weeks of your breastfeeding journey requires frequent breastmilk removal, stimulating healthy milk production. Studies show moms who exclusively p...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Are you ready to hit the road with your breast pump this summer? Planning ahead will eliminate unnecessary stress so you can enjoy the time away and make long-las...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC Though most women have the initial desire to breastfeed, the CDC reports only 25% of babies meet the recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months....
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 ta...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Nipple soreness in the first few weeks postpartum is normal as you navigate breastfeeding, but wanting to cry every time you turn on the pump or latch your baby i...
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC What is Parallel Pumping? Parallel Pumping is a feeding technique that involves nursing a baby at the breast on one side while simultaneously using a breast pu...
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC With so many breast pump options, it can be overwhelming to make a final choice. We’re known for our innovative closed system pumps that make pumping more hygienic wh...
By Trill Paullin, Ph.D. Co-Founder, Free to Feed ∘ Military Veteran ∘ Breastfeeding Mother of 2 Many parents struggle in their breastfeeding journey. We know breast milk does an amazing option for ...
“Is my baby getting enough?” This question is one of the most common among nursing moms. Whether you’re a first-time mom or this is familiar territory for you—no breastfeeding journey is identical...