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All About Pumping/Maximizing Pumping

Whether you're needing to be separated from your infant, having direct feeding problems (engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis, low...

Breast/Chest Problems, A Summary

In summary all of these problems stem from inadequate milk removal. This can result from a shallow latch, not removing milk often enough,...

Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Positions

You can basically breastfeed/chestfeed any which way you want! As long as your baby is able to latch deeply, you can find your own unique...

Latching Basics - Where to Start

No matter what position (cross-cradle, cradle, football hold, etc), always make sure your baby's spine is straight. Sometimes it's easy...

Nipple Damage Healing

With nipple damage, prevention is KEY. If your latch is deep and effective, and your baby's does not have any restrictive oral anatomy,...

How to deal with an Overactive Letdown:

1. Position Changes: You will want to use any position where your infant is more upright or forward to use gravity to slow the flow of...

All about Formula Feeding

Whether formula is or is not apart of your lactation goals, it's important to have access to safe, accurate information on formula! Here...

Nipple Shields - the good, the bad & the risky

What is a nipple shield? It is a soft, thin, silicone, nipple-shaped barrier that goes over the parent's nipple allowing the infant to...