Breastfeeding Guides & Resources
Expert guidance from Lactation Loop's board-certified IBCLCs — everything you need to know, all in one place.
Whether you're expecting your first baby, navigating a tough breastfeeding challenge, or trying to find answers at 2am — these guides are here for you. Written and reviewed by our team of board-certified IBCLCs serving families across all 50 states.
Fussy Feeding & Latch
Why Is My Baby Fussy at the Breast?
Is your baby suddenly pulling away, crying, or fussing at the breast? This is one of the most common concerns we hear from new moms — especially around 6 to 8 weeks. The good news is there's almost always a reason, and most of them are very fixable.
Read the Fussy Feeding Guide →
Baby Won't Latch? Here's What to Do (An IBCLC's Step-by-Step Guide)
Baby won't latch and you're starting to panic? You're not alone — and it's almost always fixable. Here's why it happens, what to try right now, and when to get help.
Mastitis, Clogged Ducts & Engorgement
Engorgement, Clogged Ducts & Mastitis — What to Do
Three of the most common and most misunderstood breast care challenges new moms face. Learn what's actually happening, how to tell them apart, and exactly what to do. Read the Breast Care Guide →
Milk Supply
How to Increase Milk Supply: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)
Concerned about your milk supply? Before you panic, read this. Our IBCLCs break down what actually works, what's a waste of money, and when to call for help.
Pumping
The Complete Pumping Guide for New Moms
Everything your IBCLC wants you to know about pumping.
Read the Complete Pumping Guide →
Breast Pump Flange Sizing: An IBCLC's Complete Guide
Pumping painful or output lower than expected?
Read the Flange Sizing Guide →
All About Pumping: Top Ten Questions Answered
Read All About Pumping →
Best Wearable Breast Pumps of 2026: An IBCLC's Honest Guide
Elvie, Willow, Momcozy, Eufy, Baby Buddha — which wearable pump is right for you, and the one mistake that can tank your supply early on.
Read the Wearable Pumps Guide →
Breastfeeding Positions
Breastfeeding Positions: An IBCLC's Complete Guide
Read the Positions Guide →
Tongue Tie & TOTS
TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues — What Are They, Should They Be Released, and What Does Recovery Look Like?
Read the TOTS Guide →
What Is Craniosacral Fascial Therapy? Benefits for Newborns After Birth
Read the CFT Guide →
Getting Started & Understanding Your Options
What Does a Lactation Consultant Do?
Read the Guide →
Breastfeeding Basics: The Prenatal Consult
Read the Prenatal Consult Guide →
Lactation Counseling vs. Lactation Consulting — What's the Difference?
Read the Guide →
Virtual Lactation Consultant: What It Is and How It Works
Read the Virtual Consult Guide →
Alcohol and Marijuana
Breastfeeding and Alcohol: What an IBCLC Actually Tells Her Patients
Read the Alcohol Guide →
Breastfeeding and Marijuana: What an IBCLC Actually Tells Her Patients
Read the Marijuana Guide →
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