Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC Are you looking to take your pumping game to the next level? Introducing the new wearable Spectra CaraCups! This new easy-to-use wearable pumping technology has totall...
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 ...
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 n...
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...
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...
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC It’s no secret that having a baby is expensive! With all the buzz around certain products, we thought it would be helpful to break down what is a must-have an...
Summertime With Your New Baby Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Summer is finally here! Time to hit the road, spark up the grill or hit the beach with the family for some fun in the sun. Check out...
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Most moms don’t anticipate having a cesarean delivery, but for some it is unavoidable. In fact, the U.S. c-section rate is a staggering 31.9%. We know that bi...
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Instagram, Facebook, Mom Groups, even TV commercials and our own circles of friends all seem to be telling us there is something we could be doing better…..esp...
Benefits of Baby Wearing By: Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC It doesn’t matter what Grandma Susie says you can’t spoil a baby. It’s biologically normal for babies to want to be held. All around ...
By Jacquelyn Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Breastmilk contains over 200 components, and that’s just what scientists have discovered so far! It is no surprise that breastmilk is the optimal food for b...