Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Sleep is a sensitive and often sensationalized topic among so-called parenting gurus, authors, and creators of online sleep courses. However, let me reassure ...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Are your nipples sore from nursing your newborn? Are you thinking of purchasing a nipple shield to prepare for your breastfeeding journey? Wait! Don’t grab that n...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Did you just find out you’re expecting a new baby and you’re currently breastfeeding? So many emotions can begin to flood your mind when you start to process that...
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC If you’re nursing or pumping for your little one, it can be months before your period returns. Many moms consider this a bonus of breastfeeding! However, every mo...
Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC RLC It can be frustrating for parents when they get conflicting breastfeeding advice from nurses, doctors, family members, friends and….shriek! Yes, even lactation con...
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC Holiday weaning can occur accidentally when we unintentionally nurse or pump less as a result of the busy-ness of the season. Parties, family gatherings, travel, pas...
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 p...
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...