Breastfeeding is a beautiful journey, but it’s not always straightforward. For many moms, expressing breast milk becomes an essential part of their routine—whether returning to work, building a freezer stash, or sharing feeding responsibilities with a partner. One popular option is the manual breast pump, a simple and portable tool that can help make expressing…
As a mom and lactation consultant, I know how worrying it can be when you hear unusual sounds while feeding your baby. One of the most common concerns is the clicking sound while breastfeeding. Many moms ask: “Is this normal? Does it mean my baby has a bad latch or tongue-tie?” The truth is, clicking…
One of the most common concerns for nursing moms is low milk supply. That’s why many turn to popular drinks like Body Armor, hoping it might give their milk production a boost. I remember drinking Body Armor during my breastfeeding journey with my oldest, mostly to support my supply and because everyone was doing it…
Whether you’re a new or seasoned parent, you’ve probably seen all types of bottles on the market claiming they are “just like the breast”. While they may look like a breast, they often don’t function like a breast. In fact, babies use a whole different set of muscles to drink out of the bottle versus…
Latching, right after milk supply is probably one of the biggest reasons, parents say, well I’m going to try to breastfeed. Your nipples may be cracked or bleeding, your baby is falling asleep at the breast, you’ve tried the shield, which may have worked but it’s a pain and isn’t something you’re interested in using…