by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Jul 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Returning to work while breastfeeding can bring a mix of emotions. You may feel excited to return to your career while feeling anxious about leaving your baby in someone else’s care. One of the biggest concerns many breastfeeding mothers have is whether their...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Jul 17, 2026 | Breastfeeding Basics
A challenging beginning The first 12 weeks of breastfeeding can feel like a blur of feeding sessions, diaper changes, and questions that never seem to stop. Many new parents come into breastfeeding expecting it to feel intuitive or “settled” quickly, only to discover...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
For many new moms, the pressure to build a big freezer stash can feel overwhelming, especially when social media is full of perfectly organized freezers packed with milk bags. If you are feeling stressed or “behind,” please know this: you’re not alone, and you’re not...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you are an exclusively breastfeeding parent and your baby begins to prefer the bottle, it can feel both emotionally heavy and physiologically concerning. Many parents immediately worry about long-term breastfeeding success or declining milk supply. From a lactation...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Many new breastfeeding mothers experience challenges in the early days. Difficulties such as a shallow latch, slow weight gain, nipple pain or damage, and engorgement are common as you and your baby learn to breastfeed together. In some cases, a nipple shield can be a...
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