Milk Guide

Milk Guide A team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants who provide compassionate care to help you meet your goals for feeding your baby.

04/02/2026

The cover slips, the baby fights it, and now everyone’s looking anyway.⁠

Feeding in public is one of those things that sounds simple until you’re actually doing it — and the mental load of trying to stay covered while also managing a hungry baby is a lot.⁠

The two-shirt method is one of our favorite tips for this. No special nursing cover required, just two regular shirts and a little technique. Watch the full video to see how it works.⁠

Hi, we’re Milk Guide — infant feeding specialists serving families across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina with in-person appointments, plus virtual visits available nationwide. We accept insurance, and more than 90% of our families have no out-of-pocket costs.⁠

DM us or head to the link in our bio for a free benefits check and to schedule your appointment.

03/31/2026

If pumping has felt like a losing battle, this one’s for you.

Fl**ge fit is one of the most overlooked parts of pumping, and it’s almost never addressed at the hospital or in the instruction manual that came with your pump.

Size, shape, material — it all matters. And the right fit can change everything.

We do fl**ge fittings and pumping consults, and we have options for you to trial in person so you can feel the difference before committing to anything.

Hi, we’re Milk Guide — infant feeding specialists serving families across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina with in-person appointments, plus virtual visits available nationwide. We accept insurance, and more than 90% of our families have no out-of-pocket costs.

DM us or head to the link in our bio for a free benefits check and to schedule your appointment.

You looked at your milk and thought something was wrong with it.That thin, bluish, watery-looking stuff in the bottle is...
03/28/2026

You looked at your milk and thought something was wrong with it.

That thin, bluish, watery-looking stuff in the bottle is not low-quality. It’s not “skim.” It’s exactly what your baby needs, made specifically for them, at this exact stage of their life.

Breastmilk shifts throughout the day and even within a single feeding.

All of it custom-made. All of it intentional. Your body doesn’t accidentally make bad milk.
Those chunky, thriving breastfed babies? A lot of them are drinking milk that looks exactly like yours.

If you’re still worried about your milk or your baby’s weight gain, that’s worth a real conversation with someone who can look at the whole picture.

Hi, we’re Milk Guide — infant feeding specialists serving families across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina with in-person appointments, plus virtual visits available nationwide. We accept insurance, and more than 90% of our families have no out-of-pocket costs.

DM us or head to https://milkguide.com for a free benefits check and to schedule your appointment.

03/27/2026

It’s the whispered “good job” at the end for me 🥹

Latch starts with positioning! Baby comes to you — not the other way around. Bringing your breast to baby might feel intuitive, but it usually leads to awkward positioning, shallow latch, and a lot of unnecessary ni**le pain.⁠

Ears, shoulders, hips in a line. Tummy to tummy. Baby tucked in close. Get that right, and you might find everything is a little easier.⁠

Hi, we’re Milk Guide — infant feeding specialists serving families across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina with in-person appointments, plus virtual visits available nationwide. We accept insurance, and more than 90% of our families have no out-of-pocket costs. ⁠

DM us or head to the link in our bio for a free benefits check and to schedule your appointment.

Combo feeding, exclusively pumping, supplementing with formula, nursing a toddler — none of these need a disclaimer.You ...
03/24/2026

Combo feeding, exclusively pumping, supplementing with formula, nursing a toddler — none of these need a disclaimer.

You don't owe anyone an explanation for how you feed your baby. What matters is that you have the support and information to do it confidently, on your own terms.

That's exactly what we're here for — whatever your feeding journey looks like.

Hi, we're Milk Guide — infant feeding specialists serving families across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina with in-person appointments, plus virtual visits available nationwide. We accept insurance, and more than 90% of our families have no out-of-pocket costs.

DM us or head to the link in our bio for a free benefits check and to schedule your appointment.

Wondering if your baby is getting enough? There's actually a number for that.A lot of the anxiety around milk supply com...
03/23/2026

Wondering if your baby is getting enough? There's actually a number for that.

A lot of the anxiety around milk supply comes down to that one question.

Swipe through for a breakdown of how much breastmilk babies typically need at each stage through their first year, so you have something concrete to go off of.

Spoiler: the number doesn't keep climbing forever. Somewhere around 4-6 months, it actually levels off — and that's completely normal.

Hi, we're Milk Guide — infant feeding specialists serving families across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina with in-person appointments, plus virtual visits available nationwide. We accept insurance, and more than 90% of our families have no out-of-pocket costs.

DM us or head to the link in our bio for a free benefits check and to schedule your appointment.

03/20/2026

Breastfeeding can feel like a one-person job. And when the person next to you doesn’t know how to plug in, that loneliness hits different at 2am.

There’s more room for partners in this journey than most people realize — and when they find it, everything gets a little easier for everyone. 💗

Hi, we’re Milk Guide — infant feeding specialists serving families across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina with in-person appointments, plus virtual visits available nationwide. We accept insurance, and more than 90% of our families have no out-of-pocket costs. DM us or head to the link in our bio for a free benefits check and to schedule your appointment.

We have good news for everyone in the Michiana area who's been looking for a space to get real answers about tongue ties...
03/19/2026

We have good news for everyone in the Michiana area who's been looking for a space to get real answers about tongue ties. 💗

Starting in April, the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, our Infant Feeding Support Group will have a focused tongue tie emphasis.

Our providers will be providing support for tongue tie questions — assessment, revision, aftercare, feeding impacts, all of it. This is also your chance to talk to other parents who are also going through tongue tie support.

Every Monday is still open to anyone navigating infant feeding, no matter if you're exclusively nursing, pumping, formula feeding or a combination. But if tongue tie has been on your mind, these are the weeks to show up.

We're still meeting every Monday from 10–11:30am at our Mishawaka office inside Roots & Wings Family Care Center — 3550 Park Place W, Suite 300. No registration needed. Bring your baby and your questions!

Hi, we're Milk Guide — infant feeding specialists serving families across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina with in-person appointments, plus virtual visits available nationwide.

We accept insurance, and more than 90% of our families have no out-of-pocket costs. DM us or head to the link in our bio for a free benefits check and to schedule your appointment.

You’re prepping for birth. Are you prepping for postpartum? If you’re pregnant, now is the time to start building your s...
03/16/2026

You’re prepping for birth. Are you prepping for postpartum?

If you’re pregnant, now is the time to start building your support network.

Save these numbers in your phone NOW. Yes, before baby arrives!⁠

Think about other support people — professionals or family & friends — who you may want to add to this list too.⁠

Make sure your partner has their contact info too. ⁠

Having these contacts ready isn't "expecting problems" — it's smart preparation. The early weeks are challenging enough without frantically Googling providers at 3am.⁠

Hi, we're Milk Guide — infant feeding specialists who serve families across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina with in-person appointments, plus virtual visits available nationwide. We accept insurance, and more than 90% of our families have no out-of-pocket costs. ⁠

DM us or head to www.milkguide.com for a free benefits check and to schedule your appointment.

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3550 Park Place W, Suite 300
Mishawaka, IN
46545

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