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Breastfeeding can feel lonely when it isn't going the way you planned. Read four moms' stories of finding warmth, confidence, and real solutions with Breezy Babies.

Heading back to work while breastfeeding? The right pump, flange fit, and pumping plan can make all the difference. I’m sharing what I learned pumping at work with three babies—and what I now teach families as an IBCLC—to help make the transition back to work a little easier.

Candis Ellis, IBCLC, offers in-home and virtual lactation support to families throughout Cache Valley and Northern Utah. A mother of four with 15 years of maternal and infant health experience, she provides warm, evidence-based care for latch issues, low supply, pumping, and more.

Parenting can feel isolating, but it was never meant to be a solo journey. Breezy Babies brings the village to you — with expert, compassionate lactation support for the parts of the feeding journey no one talks about, from pumping logistics to sleep deprivation to simply feeling confident again.

Postpartum recovery isn't about "bouncing back" — it's about healing well, reconnecting with your body, and rebuilding strength on your own timeline. In this guest post, the team at Uplift Pelvic Health & Wellness breaks down how pelvic floor physical therapy supports every stage of recovery, from those first tender weeks to getting back to the activities (and workouts) you love.

Postpartum recovery tends to get handed to you in pieces — lactation support here, pelvic floor care there. But these systems aren't separate. In this guest post, pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Danaya Kauwe explains how breathing, nursing posture, and C-section healing all connect to pelvic floor recovery — and why you don't have to wait until you wean to start addressing it.

Mindy Brinkman, BSN, RN, IBCLC, provides evidence-based, trauma-informed lactation support for families in Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood, and throughout Central Indiana. Specializing in perinatal mental health, NICU feeding, tongue tie, and exclusive pumping. In-home and virtual visits available. Insurance coverage may apply.

Frequent night wakings can feel impossible to survive, but they're normal infant development — not something to "fix." In this guest post, certified sleep specialist Ali Geyer breaks down the science behind why babies wake so often, why they can't self-soothe, and offers real, compassionate strategies for getting through the night with less overwhelm.

Traveling while pumping is absolutely doable — it just takes a little prep. IBCLC and mom of four Bri shares her top tips for flying with breast milk, knowing your TSA rights, finding airport lactation rooms, and choosing a pump bag that actually fits the way you travel.

Breastfeeding offers real benefits for maternal mental health — bonding, reduced stress, a sense of accomplishment. But when it doesn't go smoothly, it can also take a toll. This guest post breaks down the bidirectional link between breastfeeding and postpartum depression, warning signs to watch for, and how to support new moms without judgment, no matter how they choose to feed their baby.

Elizabeth Fasshauer, IBCLC, offers bilingual English and Spanish lactation support for families in Pleasant Grove, Provo, Orem, and throughout Utah County. Specializing in NICU support, tongue tie, and culturally sensitive care for Latinx families. In-home and virtual visits available. Insurance coverage may apply.

There's no magic fix for low milk supply — but there is real science behind what works. Rickie Bryner breaks down 9 evidence-based strategies to support your body's milk production, from ensuring an effective latch and feeding frequently to nutrition, hydration, and hands-on techniques that actually make a difference.