Melissa Portunato, IBCLC Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding experiences for new moms, but it can also come with its challenges. One of the more common issues breastfeeding mothers encou...
Melissa Portunato MA, IBCLC Every breastfeeding journey is special and filled with love. For you, it might include occasional pumping or only pumping when at work. Others choose to exclusively expr...
Summer Traveling Tips with Breast Milk By Melissa Portunato, IBCLC Yay, it’s summer! The season of family fun in the sun, road trips, and well-deserved vacations. But if you’re pumping, you mig...
Written by: Nikki G. and Nikki K. from Nikki and Nikki IBCLC. It’s been on your mind for a while. You had an amazing breastfeeding experience. It wasn’t without its challenges, but you made it work...
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 Dr. Rachel Goldman Ph.D., FTOS, Licensed Psychologist Self-care. We have all heard about it and we know we “should” do it, but do we? Self-care is a broad term that encompasses just about anythi...
By Trill Paullin, Ph.D. Co-Founder, Free to Feed ∘ Military Veteran ∘ Breastfeeding Mother of 2 Many parents struggle in their breastfeeding journey. We know breast milk does an amazing option for ...
Spectra S1 Plus Electric Breast Pump If you are a busy mom on the go looking for outlet-free customized pumping sessions, then the Spectra S1 is the perfect pump for you! A favorite among exclusi...
Starting Solids By Monica Auslander Moreno, MS, RDN Essencenutritionmiami.com @eatlikemonica Food before the age of one provides supplemental nutrition to the majority of the infant’s intake — brea...
By Jennifer Gaskill As a first-time mother, I experienced both the demanding and rewarding sides of providing breast milk for my child. My breastfeeding journey was unique and challenging. Like ma...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC It’s hard enough to care for a newborn while you recover from childbirth; throw pumping in the mix, and it can be challenging to juggle it all. But we have good ...
By: Rue Khosa, MSN, FNP-BC, IBCLC We recently had a chance to chat with Rue Khosa, a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Lactation Consultant, and new momma of baby #3. She shares her expe...
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 ...