by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Sep 19, 2025 | Breastfeeding Basics, Pumping
Becoming a new mom brings countless changes, and one of the most practical ones is updating your wardrobe with the right nursing bras. A well-fitted nursing bra promotes comfort, makes feeding easier, and can even help protect your milk supply. It’s important to avoid...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Aug 29, 2025 | Breastfeeding Basics
When your baby isn’t feeling well, your mama heart aches. Whether it’s a mild cold, tummy bug, fever, or something more persistent, it is normal to feel worried and unsure of how to help. In these moments, it’s essential to remember that breastfeeding is more than...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Aug 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
For many mothers, breastfeeding doesn’t just nourish their child, it becomes a deeply emotional bond and a comforting rhythm of daily life. As a lactation consultant who strongly supports normal length or “extended” breastfeeding, I recognize that deciding to wean can...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Aug 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Breastfeeding is a deeply personal and often emotional journey, and every mother’s path looks a little different. For moms with inverted nipples, that path may come with added challenges, but with the right support, exclusively breastfeeding is still achievable. If...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Aug 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Breastfeeding is natural, but that does not mean it always comes easily. For many women, challenges arise that can leave mom feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and unsure of what to do next. If you are facing difficulties in your breastfeeding journey whether it’s a...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Jul 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
As a new mom, there’s nothing more important than making sure your baby is fed, growing, and happy! When your baby suddenly wants to nurse all the time, you might start to worry: Am I making enough milk? Is something wrong? The truth is, frequent nursing can be...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Welcoming a new baby into the world is beautiful, but let’s be honest, it can also be overwhelming. Between sleepless nights, recovery, and adjusting to life with a newborn, even the thought of leaving the house can feel like too much. And for many new moms, the idea...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Jun 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Whether you are a new mom navigating pumping or a seasoned parent preparing to return to work, it is essential to understand breast milk storage safety. Proper storage not only preserves precious nutrients and immune-boosting properties of your milk, it also provides...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | May 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Each breastfeeding journey is unique and extraordinary. Breastfeeding impacts women mentally and physically and offers a variety of health benefits for mothers. In this blog, we will focus on the mental health benefits of breastfeeding. Scientific evidence shows that...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | May 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
The human body is an incredible, intricate machine, especially when it comes to pregnancy and breastfeeding. Many new mothers ask questions like, “How is breast milk made?” or “How does my body know how much breastmilk to produce for my baby?” Many factors...
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