Breastfeeding & Postpartum Support Blog
Whether you're preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy, navigating the early postpartum weeks, or overcoming feeding challenges, The Lactation Expert Blog is your trusted resource for evidence-based breastfeeding support. Explore expert articles on breastfeeding, pumping, newborn feeding, milk supply, lactation, postpartum recovery, and infant nutrition, along with practical tips and compassionate guidance from an experienced IBCLC to help you feel informed, confident, and supported every step of the way.
Baby Sleep and Feeding: Why Night Wakings Are Not Always a Sleep Problem
“I Wish I Had Met Her Before My Baby Arrived”: Why Lactation Care Doesn’t Have to Be Crisis Care
Lactation care does not have to be crisis care. Learn how prenatal breastfeeding support can help you make a realistic feeding plan before baby arrives, know what to expect in the first 72 hours, and feel more prepared for postpartum feeding.
How to Know if Your Breastfed Baby Is Getting Enough Milk
Learn the most reliable signs that your breastfed baby is getting enough milk, including weight gain, diaper output, swallowing, feeding behavior, and weighted feeds.
What to Expect at Your First In-Home Lactation Visit
Wondering what happens during an in-home lactation visit? Here’s how I assess feeding, weigh your baby, answer your questions, and help your family make a realistic plan.