By Melissa Portunato MA, IBCLC As a parent with a baby in the NICU, you’re likely navigating a lot of emotions, and in addition to caring for your baby, you’re focused on establishing a solid breas...
By Melissa Portunato MA, IBCLC For many moms, wearable pumps have become a total game-changer—offering the freedom to pump while holding your baby, managing a jam-packed schedule, or simply taking...
Melissa Portunato, IBCLC The majority of breastfeeding mothers will express breastmilk during some part of their breastfeeding journey. Sometimes it can be when returning to work, taking a break wh...
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 mor...
Are you feeling like your little one is practically glued to you day in and day out? You’re not alone! Many new parents experience what’s known as cluster feeding, where your baby seems to want to ...
By: Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC There’s been quite the buzz on “elastic nipples” lately. Whether you’re on social media or part of a virtual mommy group you’ve likely heard the term. It’s pro...
By: Chrisie Rosenthal, IBCLC The Lactation Network Breastfeeding: The First Week Your little one is here! The first week of your baby’s life is sure to bring big emotions, special memories and a fe...
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...worki...
By: Melissa Portunato, IBCLC Breast Gymnastics is a gentle massage technique that can bring pain relief and easier milk flow for mothers experiencing engorgement, clogged ducts, and other common br...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Breastmilk is a living substance loaded with nutrients, antibodies, and vitamins, providing the perfect nutrition composition for your growing baby. Experts recomm...
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 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...