Support every latch, let down and little win
Pumping shouldn’t feel complicated. Certified Lactation Counsellor Elpeni Ramli highlights common pumping mistakes, from choosing the right suction mode to pumping effectively, with practical tips to make each session more comfortable, efficient, and productive.
The right breastfeeding position can make feeding more comfortable. Certified Lactation Counsellor Elpeni Ramli shares four simple positioning steps to support a better latch, from keeping baby close to ensuring their body is properly aligned.
Wondering if your baby is latching correctly? Certified Lactation Counsellor Elpeni Ramli shares key signs of a good latch, from chin and mouth position to how feeding should feel, for more comfortable and confident breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding shouldn’t leave you with painful nipples. Dr. Rachel, IBCLC, explains how latch issues can cause nipple cracks and how different feeding positions and an early latch assessment can help make feeding more comfortable.
Do you need to pump after leaving the hospital? Dr. Rachel, IBCLC, explains when breastfeeding may be enough, when pumping can support milk supply, and how pumping too much may cause oversupply and engorgement.
Breasts feeling full, tender, or uncomfortable? Dr. Rachel, IBCLC, explains how to distinguish normal engorgement from a blocked duct or mastitis, key symptoms to watch for, and when to seek expert support.
Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt? Dr. Rachel, IBCLC, explains how ongoing pain and nipple cracking may signal a poor latch, why positioning matters, and how a latch assessment can help make breastfeeding more comfortable.
Choosing a breast pump isn’t just about suction. Dr. Rachel, IBCLC, shares what matters, from finding the right flange fit to choosing a pump that suits your feeding goals, lifestyle, and pumping routine.
Sore or cracked nipples can make breastfeeding uncomfortable. Dr. Rachel, IBCLC, explains how pain may signal an issue with your baby’s latch or feeding position and shares simple steps to make feeding more comfortable.
– From the Experts
Set yourself up for breastfeeding success with tips from expert Allegra Hill, LM and IBCLC on facilitating an easy latch, different positions for your baby to breastfeed as they grow, and how to navigate some common, potentially uncomfortable moments so you can feel your best while feeding your little one.
Nurse, psychotherapist, and perinatal mental health expert Birdie Gunyon Meyer, PSI, has helped thousands of new moms navigate postpartum mental health. In this video she’ll share countless tips and resources to prep you for the kind of motherhood that prioritizes your mental health.
If you’re about to start your breastfeeding journey, let Nicole Butera, certified breastfeeding specialist, and founder of The Milk Nest answer all of your burning questions. She’ll explain the meaning behind “Demand and Supply,” sharing a few high quality tips on how to make the most of what you’ve got.
From choosing your pump to choosing a bottle, there are so many decisions to make when it comes to feeding your baby. Get the real deal from Nicole Butera, mom of three boys, certified breastfeeding specialist, and founder of The Milk Nest.