Helpful Tips

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.

Casey Mortensen, IBCLC & Registered Dietitian, provides expert lactation and nutrition support for families in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, and throughout Utah County. In-home and virtual visits available. Insurance coverage may apply.

Bri, IBCLC — Breezy Babies Lactation Group. Breastfeeding is natural — but that doesn't mean it's always easy or pain-free. IBCLC Bri walks through 8 of the most common causes of breastfeeding pain, from shallow latch and engorgement to tongue tie and vasospasms, and shares what actually helps so you can get the support you deserve.

Kayla Dunavan, IBCLC, offers compassionate, evidence-based lactation support for families in Orcutt, Santa Maria, and throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. In-home visits and virtual care available. Insurance coverage may apply.

Folate is famous for pregnancy — but what happens after the baby arrives? This post breaks down why vitamin B9 continues to support postpartum healing, red blood cell recovery, and your breastfeeding baby's growth and development, plus simple, real-food ways to get enough of it during the fourth trimester.

Chloe Gonzalez, IBCLC is a Registered Nurse and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant based in Santa Clara, Utah, serving families throughout Washington County with in-home visits and virtual consults. With a background in hospital mother-baby care and specialized training in oral function and tongue tie support, Chloe brings clinical skill and personal experience to every family she works with.

Breastfeeding can be both rewarding and overwhelming for new mothers. Discover how combining postpartum therapy and lactation support in Illinois and Indiana helps reduce anxiety, improve feeding outcomes, and support whole-person healing for moms navigating the early stages of motherhood.

Shelly Stam, BSN, RN, IBCLC is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant serving Davis County, Utah and surrounding areas with in-home and virtual lactation support. Drawing on her NICU and postpartum nursing background — and her own breastfeeding journey — Shelly offers evidence-based, compassionate care for prenatal through postpartum families.

Wondering if an in-person birth class is worth it? Learn how childbirth education can help you feel confident, informed, and prepared for labor—no matter how your birth unfolds.

Lactation support can make a powerful difference in your feeding journey. Families in Des Moines, Iowa and surrounding areas can receive personalized, evidence-based care from Kellie Nielsen, IBCLC, with Breezy Babies. From prenatal education to postpartum challenges and beyond, Kellie provides compassionate support tailored to your unique goals—whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, or combination feeding.