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....
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 ...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC If you’re breastfeeding and not quite ready to start growing your family, you might be considering birth control. Most birth control methods are not harmful to yo...
By Danina Avery Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Breastfeeding Counselor Doula-ing is the act of educating, loving, respecting, listening, embracing, advocating for, and assisting a person prenatal...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Though it’s totally fine to indulge every once in a while, maintaining a balanced diet will give you energy, keep you satisfied longer, and can help your breast mi...
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 av...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Mothers and babies learn to breastfeed by breastfeeding. Exploring different nursing positions can help lessen nipple pain, improve milk transfer and allow you to ...
Our new Spectra Simple Store Milk Collection Kit makes pumping, storing, and feeding as easy as 1-2-3! This innovative technology allows breastmilk to be pumped directly into BPA-free collection b...
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 ...
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 lo...
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 ...