Holidays are full of travel, family, and fun—but let’s be honest, keeping up with your pumping routine can be a challenge. With a little planning and the right tools, you can maintain your milk sup...
By Melissa Portunato MA, IBCLC If you have been researching breast pumps, the terms “primary pump” and “secondary pump” come up a lot — but what do they really mean? A primary breast pump is a ...
By Melissa Portunato MA, IBCLC As a parent with a baby in the NICU, you’re likely navigating a lot of emotions, and in addition to caring for your baby, you’re focused on establishing a solid breas...
By Melissa Portunato MA, IBCLC For many moms, wearable pumps have become a total game-changer—offering the freedom to pump while holding your baby, managing a jam-packed schedule, or simply taking...
By: Melissa Portunato, IBCLC If you’ve come across this article, chances are you’re deep in the newborn trenches—navigating life with a brand-new baby, adjusting to your growing family, and figurin...
By Melissa Portunato MA, IBCLC 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 sp...
Melissa Portunato MA, IBCLC 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’r...
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...
By Melissa Portunato IBCLC 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 reas...
Melissa Portunato, IBCLC 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 wh...
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 mor...
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 ...