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 pregnancy ...
Every year, on January 27th, we celebrate World Pumping Day, a global event dedicated to recognizing and empowering parents who pump breast milk. This day shines a spotlight on the effort, love, an...
Breastfeeding may be natural, but it doesn’t always come as easy as we might hope. If you’re scrolling at 3 AM with one hand and holding a fussy baby in the other, you’re not alone! Many new moms r...
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 encounter is a sleepy baby at ...
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...
Clogged ducts can be extremely painful but completely treatable. How did you even get them in the first place? A clogged duct can be caused by a variety of different reasons from prolonged time wit...
The majority of breastfeeding mothers will express breastmilk during some part of their breastfeeding journey. Sometimes it can be when returning to work, taking a break while temporarily working o...
By Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC As an IBCLC people are constantly asking me for insights to make breastfeeding easier. Today, I’ve got my top tips and tricks to make latching easier and more ...
Dealing with a natural disaster can be extremely stressful. Here in the US, Hurricanes and other natural disasters threaten various parts of our nation. With this comes the ominous thought that our...
Are you feeling like your little one is practically glued to you day in and day out? You’re not alone! Many new parents experience what’s known as cluster feeding, where your baby seems to want to ...
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 probably left you wondering if YOU have e...
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...