By: Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC There’s been quite the buzz on “elastic nipples” lately. Whether you’re on social media or part of a virtual mommy group you’ve likely heard the term. It’s pro...
By: Chrisie Rosenthal, IBCLC The Lactation Network Breastfeeding: The First Week Your little one is here! The first week of your baby’s life is sure to bring big emotions, special memories and a fe...
Congratulations on choosing to breastfeed your baby! Breast milk strengthens your baby’s immune system and protects it from invading germs, viruses, and infections. Providing breast milk gives your...
At Spectra Baby USA, we join in the celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15th to October 15th. During this time, we honor and celebrate the vibrant culture, che...
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Your maternity leave might be coming to an end soon and instead of doing your typical trek to the office you now find yourself prepping for a new normal...worki...
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...
Spectra Baby USA collaboration with The Lactation Network By Caitlyn Parker, TLN IBCLC What is exclusively pumping? Exclusively Pumping, also known as EP’ing, is breastfeeding your baby by pumping ...
Jacque Order BSN, IBCLC Melissa Portunato IBCLC There are a few basic types of pumps: manual pumps, battery-operated pumps, and electrical pumps. Each of these pumps extracts milk by providing a se...
By: Melissa Portunato, IBCLC The holidays with a new baby are exciting, scary, and magical all rolled into one. Planning, entertaining, traveling, and shopping come with the season’s craziness, but...
By: Melissa Portunato, IBCLC Breast Gymnastics is a gentle massage technique that can bring pain relief and easier milk flow for mothers experiencing engorgement, clogged ducts, and other common br...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC You’ve worked hard to provide breast milk for your baby and protect your milk supply. Keep your expressed milk clean and nutritionally intact for your thriving ba...
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...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Breastmilk is a living substance loaded with nutrients, antibodies, and vitamins, providing the perfect nutrition composition for your growing baby. Experts recomm...