02/21/2026
We want to empower women in their breastfeeding journey, and part of that is helping them to understand and learn about the complex biological processes that power milk production. By combing breastfeeding education during pregnancy visits with comprehensive postpartum breastfeeding support- a thorough tongue and lip tie assessment, latch support, and referrals to lactation consultants as needed- our care is designed to create an empowering breastfeeding experience that benefits both mom and baby.
There’s an image going around of a lactating breast that is obnoxiously inaccurate 😖 (I’ll share it in the comments). And while it might look “real” at first glance, images like this are exactly why it’s so important to understand and visualize what a milk making breast actually looks like.
When we picture milk as something that sits in big pockets or sacs, it reinforces the myth that milk is stored and can suddenly “run out.” In reality, milk is made continuously, microscopically, and ON DEMAND. Seeing accurate anatomy helps mothers understand that supply is driven by removal and hormones, not by how full the breast looks. It also helps normalize why breasts don’t always feel rock hard, why pumping volumes vary, and why babies can still get milk even when a breast feels soft.
Accurate visuals matter because misinformation, even when it’s subtle, shapes expectations. When AI driven images misrepresent lactation anatomy, they can create confusion, and even self-doubt for breastfeeding mothers. We need images that educate, not dramatize. Milk-making breasts are functional, dynamic, and incredibly smart and they don’t need fake “milk sacs” to prove that. 😚
