Before you had your baby, it’s likely you rarely discussed your bodily functions aloud.

The holidays are always a busy time - and with a new baby they can seem even more hectic.

The mechanics of breastfeeding seem pretty straightforward, right? Baby, breast, suckling, milk, everyone’s happy.

In those early weeks of breastfeeding, your baby wanted to nurse all the time and it seemed like you’d never get a break.

When you have a new baby, a breast pump seems almost like an ‘must-have.’ It might have been an item on your shower registry, or perhaps you got one through your insurance company as soon as the baby was born.

So many changes have happened over the last year! With coronavirus, economic challenges and a world in upheaval, it can seem overwhelming and like things have changed too much.

Who knew that nipple size was such a big deal? The things you learn while pumping! Correctly fitting your breastshields to your nipples is the most important step in comfortably and efficiently emptying your breast—which is the largest contributor to supply.

Earlier this month I had the privilege of being interviewed by EverEden to discuss what women should know about preeclampsia.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the US (as well as the rest of the world), parents are understandably worried. While the disease is less likely among children, they are not completely immune.

If you have more specific questions and would like expert advice from an IBCLC for your individual breastfeeding questions