• Do I need to eat more because I'm breastfeeding?

• Are there foods that increase breast milk supply?

• Can something I eat make my baby gassy?

• How much water am I supposed to drink?

• Can I drink coffee?

• And why am I SO hungry?

As a Registered Dietitian (RD), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and birth doula, I hear these questions all the time. So let's talk about what nutrition while breastfeeding actually looks like—and take some of the pressure off.

Can you have a glass of wine, beer, or cocktail while breastfeeding?

This is one of those questions that can generate wildly different answers depending on whom you ask.

So what does the evidence actually tell us?

Having an occasional alcoholic drink does not mean you need to stop breastfeeding, dump your milk, or automatically skip a feeding. Understanding how alcohol moves into—and back out of—human milk can help you make an informed decision without unnecessary fear or guilt.

Just like any machine, breast pumps experience wear and tear over time. In fact, one of the most common reasons for a sudden drop in milk output is not low milk supply—it's worn-out pump parts. If pumping suddenly feels less effective, less comfortable, or takes longer than it used to, it may be time for a quick pump checkup.

Virtual visits are now covered for our Anthem / BCBS families! Read more to find out how you can enroll in the partership program with Wildflower Health.

Why does breast milk supply sometimes drop after the first few weeks postpartum, even when feeding or pumping frequency stays the same? Emerging research suggests that conditions like insulin resistance, PCOS, gestational diabetes history, and insufficient glandular tissue (IGT) may affect how the breast produces and maintains milk supply over time. Learn how hormones, metabolism, and lactation physiology work together — and why low milk supply is often more complex than simply “not trying hard enough.”

Can you take Ozempic or other GLP-1 medications while breastfeeding? New guidance from the InfantRisk Center explains what parents and providers should know.

Feeding the baby, whether chestfeeding, breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle feeding, is just one part of the postpartum journey. There are so many ways for partners and loved ones to nurture, support, and lighten the load for the birthing parent that don’t involve feeding at all.

Lactation care is health care. When insurance companies cut off access to IBCLCs, they force families to choose between financial strain and their baby’s health. That is unacceptable.

Knowing your options can help you feel more prepared and supported as you decide what’s best for you — whether that’s drying up your milk supply after stillbirth, donating your milk, or simply taking things one day at a time.

Colostrum harvesting. What is colostrum? And how to express it and store it.

When you're pregnant, your calendar fills up fast—midwife visits, ultrasounds, baby showers, and nursery prep. But one important appointment often gets overlooked: your prenatal lactation consultation.

Important Update: Blue Cross Blue Shield plans will no longer be accepted by The Lactation Network (TLN). Urgent action is needed by you if you are pregnant and want to attempt to get covered. Approvals will end July 14, 2025.

Important milestones in your lactation journey to be checking in with your IBCLC!

Tips for, and the importance of, staying healthy while breastfeeding during the winter and flu season!

What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and how does it benefit lactation care?

Good weight gain early on in your breastfeeding journey is a great sign of a solid milk supply, and that carries through for the long-term journey of breastfeeding that you may desire. If your baby isn't gaining or you're having questions about this topic, please reach out and get scheduled for a lactation visit with an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) in your area, like Bonnie and her team at Bonnie Knows Breast.

Emily, a Bonnie Knows Breast client, was navigating cancer when she gave birth to her beautiful baby daughter. Here, she shares her story…

The importance of donating and accessing milk, and how to get started!

We are learning that it may take as long as 6-10 weeks before we are seeing more formula stocked on the shelves. And the first round of restocks will be for more specialized formula milks for babies who do not tolerate regular formula. This is a long time to wait for people who are desperate now.

If there comes a point in this formula shortage that the shelves are empty and there is nothing left to feed your baby, you may turn to some kind of homemade option. Many of these “recipes” are floating around online.