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Why Breastfeeding Matters

Answers to Lactation FAQs, Blog, Express and Store Milk, Milk Production Concerns, Uncategorized, Why Breastfeeding Matters

Nursing is Much More Than Milk

Barbara / May 13, 2024

From Nancy: Nursing is much more than milk. When discussing lactation, the health effects of human milk often get top […]

Answers to Lactation FAQs, Blog, Milk Production Concerns, Uncategorized, Why Breastfeeding Matters

Cow’s milk protein allergy?

Barbara / May 9, 2024

Many of our families are told by well meaning health care professionals (or family or friends or social media…) that

Answers to Lactation FAQs, Express and Store Milk, Milk Production Concerns, Podcast, Uncategorized, Why Breastfeeding Matters

All Things Breastfeeding Episode 82: All About Formula Feeding

Veronica Rapin / May 8, 2024

Lots and lots of families are using formula to feed their babies, either partially or fully, short-term or long-term. But

Answers to Lactation FAQs, Express and Store Milk, Milk Production Concerns, Podcast, Uncategorized, Why Breastfeeding Matters

All Things Breastfeeding Episode 78: Liz’s Breastfeeding and Induced Lactation Story

Barbara / November 7, 2023

This one is so special! Liz shares her journey of growing her family via a gestational surrogate, and how she induced lactation

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IBCLCs now have two options to recertify—by CERP

IBCLCs now have two options to recertify—by CERPs or by exam—and LactaLearning is here to make either path stress-free. Our fully online courses are designed to meet your needs, whether you're balancing a busy family life, working remotely, or both!

Here's how we make recertification simple:
✅ Nursing contact hours included
✅ Courses aligned with all 7 IBCLC Detailed Content Outline areas
✅ WHO Code education included
✅ Direct access to our founders, Nancy & Barbara, for support
✅ 5- and 10-hour course options to fit your schedule and CE needs

Recertifying doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Let us help you get it done—on your time, from anywhere.

📲 Learn more & explore your options at link in our bio.

#IBCLCRecertification #LactaLearning #CERPs #IBCLC #LactationSupport #ContinuingEducation #RecertifyMadeSimple

This morning I (Nancy Mohrbacher) spoke with a mam

This morning I (Nancy Mohrbacher) spoke with a mama who thought her baby’s coughing and sputtering at the breast meant she had overactive let-down (OALD). She started block feeding—but here’s the thing: not every baby who struggles with milk flow needs this strategy.

👶 What is Block Feeding?
Block feeding = offering only one breast for a set block of time (3+ hours). It helps when moms are making way too much milk (oversupply).

✅ Block Feeding Can Help When:
- Baby is gaining double or more the average weight (about 2 lb/month in the first 3 months).
- Mom’s breasts are painfully full, leaking, or prone to plugged ducts.
- Used for no longer than 1 week.

❌ Block Feeding Can Backfire When:
- Baby’s weight gain is average or below.
- Baby’s sputtering is due to normal newborn learning (suck–swallow–breathe takes practice!).
- Oversupply is assumed without confirming weight gain.

Alternatives:

👉 Try gravity-friendly positions (like laid-back breastfeeding) to give baby more control over flow.

👉 If struggles continue, connect with an IBCLC lactation consultant to rule out anatomy or feeding issues.

Every mom + baby pair is unique. What works for one may not be right for another. If you’re unsure whether block feeding is safe for your situation, seek expert guidance before making changes.

Read Nancy's full blog post at LactaLearning.com/blog

Nancy and Barbara hope to make your job easier by crafting evidence-based answers to commonly asked questions (like this post), which you have our permission to share. It offers information both you and nursing parents may want or need, and ways to express it that you may find helpful in your clinical setting.

#BreastfeedingSupport #LactationConsultant #BlockFeeding #BreastfeedingTips #Oversupply #NewbornFeeding #IBCLC #LactationEducation

It’s one of the most common worries new parents

It’s one of the most common worries new parents face — but is it really low supply?

In our one-day virtual seminar, “Untangling Low Milk Supply,” we’ll help lactation professionals and care providers:

🔍 Separate myth from reality
🧬 Understand what causes low production
🧰 Gain tools to assess and support families with confidence
🗣️ Participate in interactive activities and research-based discussion

Perfect for IBCLCs, nurses, midwives, doulas & more!

📆 Sat, October 25th

🕘 9am–4:45pm EST | 8am–3:45pm CST
🎓 CEUs available

Let’s build informed, compassionate care — together.
🔗 Register today! [link in bio]

#BreastfeedingFacts #LowSupplySupport #BreastfeedingEducation #LactationProfessionals #InfantFeedingSupport #MilkSupplyTruth #IBCLC #lactationeducation #lactationsupport

Hear from one of the very first IBCLC's, Kay Hoove

Hear from one of the very first IBCLC's, Kay Hoover, who has pioneered lactation consulting as a profession from its inception in 1985 where she sat for the very first IBCLC exam. Kay has had an incredible career and has shaped the field of lactation consulting through her practice as a LLL leader and IBCLC, teaching, and as one of the co-authors of The Breastfeeding Atlas editions 1-7 (and working on the 8th edition!).

This is a special interview to hear more about how Kay got into lactation, how her childhood inspired her book The Breastfeeding Atlas, what still interests her in the field even in retirement, and what research she would love to see replicated!

Take a listen at All Things Breastfeeding on most podcast streaming platforms or at our website - lactalearning.com/podcast-2

#IBCLC #KayHoover #Allthingsbreastfeeding #breastfeedingatlas #LLL #Lactationsupport #breastfeedingsupport #lactationeducation

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