Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC Exclusive pumping or EP, as it is often referred to, is a term for providing breastmilk via expression rather than direct nursing. Many mothers choose to exclusively...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Breasts are asymmetrical which means they can come in different shapes and sizes. They can also vary from side to side too! They’re sisters not twins. In fact, it...
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...
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC There are scores of reasons why nursing at the breast may have gotten off to a rocky start or, perhaps, didn’t get off to a start at all. Many mothers desire to bring...
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC You’ve likely heard all the amazing benefits of breastfeeding for your baby and how it can give them the very best start at life. Less risk of allergies, asthma...
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...
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Reverse cycling is the term used when baby is nursing more at night and less during the day. You may have heard someone refer to this as baby having their “da...
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC It’s relatively easy to find information on increasing milk supply and maximizing pumping, but what happens when it’s time to pack the pump away? Weaning fr...
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 Pumping can be time consuming and difficult for so many mothers. In our opinion, anything we can do to make it easier is a must! That’s where the Pitcher Me...
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Your body just underwent major changes and now it’s the primary food source for your baby. It’s important to give your body time to heal and recover from child...
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC We’ve all probably heard that the amount of milk we can pump isn’t necessarily an accurate indicator of the amount of milk we’re making. If your baby is eff...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC All babies benefit from the nutritive properties of breast milk but the benefits are even more significant for babies with special needs. For instance, premature ...