Helpful Tips

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.

Corrin Jones, IBCLC, provides compassionate, evidence-based lactation support for families in Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, and throughout New Castle County. Specializing in exclusive pumping, low milk supply, and oral restrictions. In-home and virtual visits available. Insurance coverage may apply.

The old advice for clogged ducts and mastitis — aggressive massage, constant heat, excessive pumping — may actually be making things worse. This blog post breaks down the newest breastfeeding medicine guidelines, which favor gentle lymphatic massage, ice, and reducing inflammation, plus when it's time to call your provider.

Julie Page, IBCLC, offers inclusive, judgment-free lactation support for all families in Salt Lake City and throughout Salt Lake County. Specializing in LGBTQ+ care, induced lactation, chestfeeding, and postpartum mood support. In-home and virtual visits available. Insurance coverage may apply.

When your baby won't latch, it can feel heartbreaking — but it doesn't mean you're failing. IBCLC Bri walks through the most common reasons babies struggle to latch, from positioning and engorgement to oral restrictions and postpartum recovery, and shares what actually helps so you and your baby can find your rhythm.

Sabrina Powers, IBCLC, offers compassionate, evidence-based lactation support for families in La Habra, Whittier, Fullerton, and throughout Orange and LA Counties. Specializing in NICU support, exclusive pumping, and bottle refusal. In-home and virtual visits available. Insurance coverage may apply.

If your baby is struggling to latch, it doesn't mean breastfeeding is over. Postpartum Doula and Breezy Babies mentee Rickie Bryner shares 10 practical tips rooted in newborn reflexes and nervous system science to help your baby latch more easily — one feeding at a time.