Do you suffer from oversupply, more accurately referred to as overproduction, of breastmilk? Or are you someone struggling to produce...

Most people know about prolactin and oxytocin as the hormones of lactation, but do you know how they work and what other hormones,...

Did you know that the frequency of milk removal from your breasts/chest should be based on your breast/chest capacity, rather than a set...

Milk transfer is the movement of milk from the lactating parent's breast/chest, out through the nipple, and into the baby's mouth where...

Assortment of nipple shield brands and styles. Nipple shields were invented as a way to breast/chest feed without causing excessive...

It is no longer recommended to treat mastitis with heat. According to the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol #36, heat can cause...

Using the wrong size flange can cause pain, blocked ducts, and poor milk output. Flanges should fit snuggly against the sides of your nipple, causing gentle stimulation to the nipple, increasing prolactin and oxytocin. A snug fit also concentrates the vacuum to the tip of the nipple where the milk ducts terminate, avoiding pressure on the rest of the nipple and areola. Read the newest research at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08903344241296036

Hi, I'm Sandra Cole, RN, IBCLC, and I've dedicated my career to helping families navigate the challenges of breast/chest feeding and...