Archive - January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Nipple Shields: Matching the Tool to the Clinical Indication
July 17, 2026“They give out nipple shields like they are candy over at that hospital.”
“My baby won’t latch without a nipple shield.”
“Breastfeeding is going great…I’ve been using a nipple shield.”
“If you are using a nipple shield, you need to make sure you pump, too.”
These are all common things we say or hear.
As a lactation or perinatal professional who supports people with…
read more…Let Freedom Ring…Wearable Pumps: Dreams vs. Realities
July 6, 2026It was just Independence Day here in the US.
Pumping people are demanding independence, too.
We want freedom.
Freedom to pump without being tethered to the wall, tethered even to a tube leading to a pump. The people demand wearable pumps.
Unsurprisingly, as capitalism is strong here, the breastpump industry is meeting that demand by making more and more wearable pumps (almost weekly, it…
read more…Measuring Nipples: Just a Minor Part of the Story
June 23, 2026
Whether you are a parent, are expecting a baby, or work with families who have babies, I think you'll find something useful (and maybe a little surprising!) in this one, Measuring Nipples: Just a Minor Part of the Story...
Flange sizing is a major topic in the world of lactation right now. You've heard about "going smaller." Some are calling this a fad. Others say it causes pain and damage (it…
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