Nancy Kleinfeld - Lactation Support

03/19/2026

This is How Mary Pumping does it. Do you have any concerns with your pumping?

03/17/2026

03/04/2026

Tomorrow is IBCLC Day! But what exactly is an IBCLC? 💛

IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. These professionals are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and hold the only internationally recognized clinical credential in lactation care.

Many caring professionals support families with lactation, including CLCs, CLEs, and peer counselors. IBCLCs, however, have special training to handle clinical cases, such as helping premature babies, addressing low milk supply, and managing medical conditions that affect breastfeeding.

IBCLCs work in hospitals, private practices, birth centers, WIC programs, and online, so they can support families wherever they are.

Tomorrow, we honor the expertise, dedication, and compassion that IBCLCs bring to their work.

This year, we invite IBCLCs to share all those moments that remind you why you chose this path. Maybe it was a first latch that moved you, a family who stayed in touch, or a case that pushed you to grow as a clinician. We would love to hear from you!

On , March 4th, share your story with and tag .

We’ll feature your stories on our page, because behind every latch is a professional who brings both skill and compassion.

Plus, stay tuned! We have something special planned for you.

02/22/2026

Just a gentle reminder from one mom to another 💛

Not every breastfeeding image or reel you see online is accurate. AI has gotten incredibly good at generating beautiful, convincing visuals but some of the anatomy is flat-out wrong. Milk ducts drawn like straws. Ni***es positioned unrealistically. Babies latched in ways that would never transfer milk. And sometimes it’s less about education and more about engagement.

While AI can sometimes be easy to spot, other information can feel true and like it needs to apply to every mom: like the ridiculously high volume pump and pour videos from “influencers”. Yes they are really women with real milk supplies, but their volumes are unrealistic and not often biologically typical. Judging when applies to you can be difficult when you’re surrounded by videos and images that don’t match your journey. If you’re struggling with feeding your baby, reach out for individual, in person help from a lactation consultant.

02/13/2026

Woooo! It can feel so much better!

01/30/2026

Biggest mistake you are making with fl**ge sizing... you likely have not gone small enough yet!

You have measured, tried a few sizes, and it STILL feels pinchy or tight.
OR
You were using a 24mm, trialed a 21mm since it is smaller, and that actually hurt WORSE. Back to 24mm you went, because it is atleast bearable.

The problem with this is that there are well over 40 different shapes and sizes of fl**ges on the market now. Plastic, silicone, cone shaped, narrow, less sloped, more sloped, and all in different sizes- you get the picture.

What happens when you go down in size, but not far enough down is that it can actually hurt MORE. It pulls on more sensitive tissue than it would have if we allowed WAY too much tissue in. This can also impact milk spray as well. So you get scared and you go back up to the size that was mediocre or you get labeled as “not responding to the pump”.

Sizing is so much more than a quick measurement, handing you a size, and sending you out the door. It is often a full 30-60min consult spent trying different sizes, monitoring comfort + milk sprays, and working together to figure out the best option for you.

**gesizing **gesizematters

01/24/2026

Did you know that breastfeeding is good for the mom's health too? Women who breastfeed are less likely to develop a number of chronic diseases and cancers.

01/13/2026

For the microbiome geeks:

11/30/2025

Marypumpins 🙂‍↔️

11/04/2025

Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers offers a better start in life, improving a number of key health metrics, according to a newly-updated Cochrane review.

11/02/2025

If Motherfed likes it, I like it. I think I might have seen this before. Can’t wait to read it!I am sharing

My body is not like most. The internet tells me my odd deformity will not shorten my lifespan, but it makes me different. It affected my breastfeeding experience, but what was truly unexpected was the way breastfeeding affected my most peculiar body. Why should you care? And why should I reveal now....

10/31/2025

This is just some of IT.

breastfeeding supports your baby’s whole body, from brain to belly to immune system.💛

every feed counts !

share this with a new mama or save this for when you need a little motivation.