Melissa Portunato MA, IBCLC Breastfeeding may be natural, but it doesn’t always come as easy as we might hope. If you’re scrolling at 3 AM with one hand and holding a fussy baby in the other, you’r...
By Melissa Portunato IBCLC Clogged ducts can be extremely painful but completely treatable. How did you even get them in the first place? A clogged duct can be caused by a variety of different reas...
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...
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...
At Spectra Baby USA, we join in the celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15th to October 15th. During this time, we honor and celebrate the vibrant culture, che...
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 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...