Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Are you ready to hit the road with your baby and breast pump this holiday season? Planning ahead will eliminate unnecessary stress so you can enjoy the time away ...
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Have you been cooped up inside, soaking up all those yummy newborn snuggles but ready to bust out of the house finally? Going out sounds nice, but you might be ...
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 Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Congrats! You and your partner just welcomed a new bundle of joy earthside! But between mommy recovering and spending most of her time getting the hang of bre...
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC You’ve done everything right the first few weeks with your new baby. You are exclusively nursing on demand, starting every feed with skin to skin, and have su...
After giving birth, I’m sure you are soaking in every minute with your beautiful new baby. But it is normal to have questions about what comes next especially when it comes to feeding your baby. ...
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...
With so many breast pump options, it can be overwhelming to make a final choice to meet your specific breastfeeding needs. Before you decide on the perfect breast pump for you and your baby, you’ll...
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Moms want what is best for their babies and are often concerned they won’t make adequate milk throughout the breastfeeding process. Couple that concern with...
The Spectra Synergy Gold Dual Electric Breast Pump is a game-changer in the pumping world! The SG dual-motor advanced technology promotes more productive pumping sessions that can save time with co...
By Patty M. Castellanos, LMHC, CHT, HBCE You’ve heard the stories from your mother, sister, friend, or even that mom you don’t know, but she’s in a Facebook group you’re a part of. You’ve seen the ...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC “Hands on Pumping” is a technique that uses breast massage to drain the breast better and stimulate healthy milk production. Studies tell us combining hand express...
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Power pumping is a strategy used to increase milk supply by mimicking a baby cluster feeding at the breast. Cluster feeding is normal newborn behavior associat...