by Bonne Dunham. IBCLC Ok, you are making milk and you want to pump…now what? What kind of pump do I use? How often should I be pumping and when? How much milk should I expect to see come out? Th...
10 Tips to Boost Milk Supply So you’ve decided you’re going to breastfeed your little one: way to go mama! Breastfeeding can be tough but you can be sure you are giving your baby the best nutriti...
Breastfeeding is pretty amazing, it gives your little one a good start to life. Here are 18 facts to help motivate, inspire and fascinate you: 1. The first 24 hours after birth are most crucial f...
by Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC You finally got the hang of breastfeeding. You perfected baby’s latch, you’ve mastered the football hold while texting, and baby has a ton of poop diapers so you kn...
What To Know When Returning to Work Well, it’s sadly that time, when you are headed back to work after maternity leave. Hopefully, your employer offers that necessary benefit. The baby honeymoon i...
By Jenn Foster, MA, IBCLC, RLC We’ve all heard that “breast is best”…but, why? What’s so different about breast milk anyway? Is it really that important? The answer is, yes! And here is why: A ba...
by Jenn Foster, IBCLC With the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), insurance companies now MUST cover a breast pump for mothers during their pregnancies. This includes Medicaid and Medicare....
by Jenn Foster, MA, IBCLC, RLC You aren’t alone…don’t suffer in silence! The prevalence of Postpartum Depression or Postnatal Depression has been documented in affecting an alarming 13-20% of wome...
By: By Malaika Ludman, MPH, CLC, Doula In 2016, the United Nations Children’s Fund reported that at least 535 million children were living in countries affected by emergencies. Emergencies include...
by Amanda G Not every mama has the option to work from home after she brings that bundle of joy into the world. This truth makes feeding baby challenging for those of us who are pumping and worki...
Every nursing mother wonders from time to time if she is producing enough milk. Hey, we’re moms, worrying and wondering is what we do. If you’re pumping, there is an added step to the dance of sup...
When breastfeeding and pumping come to mind, the first thought that typically comes to mind is a mama’s return from maternity leave. If you’re a mom, you know this can be an exciting transition b...
Travel Tips for Flying While Pregnant Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, now that you are pregnant you may be wondering what steps and precautions you should be taking. Since pregnanc...