Rebecca McCann Lactation, LLC

10/31/2025

Motherhood is full of thrills, chills… and spilled milk. 👻🍼

From answering the door mid-nurse to watching 5 ounces hit the carpet, these “scary” breastfeeding moments are all too real.

Swipe through for a laugh (and a little solidarity), then tell me in the comments — which one have you lived through, or what spooky milk tale would you add? 🎃👇

10/20/2025

Going back to work while breastfeeding? 💼🍼

It can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. My guide, Working, Pumping, and Feeding Your Baby, gives you practical tools to help you plan and feel prepared, including:

– Pumping tips, milk storage guidelines, and fl**ge fitting
– Understanding your workplace rights + how to talk with your employer
– Help with bottle refusal, paced feeding, and building a freezer stash

This guide is available anytime for just $15.

Grab it here: https://www.rebeccamccannlactation.com/parent-education

10/10/2025

Ready to start solids—but feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice?

My new guide, From Milk to Meals, takes the guesswork out of introducing solids—helping you know when to start, what to serve, and how to feed responsively and safely.

Created by an IBCLC and nurse, it’s packed with clear, practical guidance you can trust—no fluff, no pressure, just real-world feeding support.

✨ 30+ pages of expert info
💻 $15 | Instant download - on sale this week for just $10!

Get it here: https://www.rebeccamccannlactation.com/product-page/from-milk-to-meals-a-guide-for-introducing-solids

10/06/2025

This is so true for breastfeeding. You might picture feeding going a certain way—direct nursing, pumping, or a mix of both. But sometimes reality looks different, and that’s okay.

Planning ahead matters, but also give yourself permission to adjust when things don’t go as expected.

As your lactation consultant, I’ll help you make a plan and I’ll be there if that plan needs to shift. You don’t have to do this alone. 💛

09/29/2025

🤫 I’ll let you in on a secret…

You really don’t NEED that much stuff for breastfeeding!

Are there things that are nice to have? Sure! Is there a lot of junk that is marketed to new parents that you don’t need (and might actually make things worse)? Absolutely!

Two things that I definitely recommend - comfortable nursing bras, and nursing pads. Some people will also need a high quality breast pump (but not everyone!).

Everybody wants to know which is the best breast pump. Here’s the thing - I don’t make blanket recommendations. People have unique needs and circumstances. What works best for you might not be the best pump for someone else. Also, in the nearly 20 years I’ve been working with breastfeeding families, pump recommendations have changed A LOT. I’ve seen good pump companies suddenly create a terrible pump 👀 and there are new pumps on the market all.the.time.

So, in an effort to provide the best, most current, and most personalized recommendations, I can’t make blanket statements. I CAN provide recommendations to you in a one-on-one setting.

Want to learn more about what stuff you need (and what stuff you DON’T)? It’s all included in my prenatal email series: 4 days, 4 ways to prepare for breastfeeding. Sign up here: https://www.rebeccamccannlactation.com/prenatal-breastfeeding-series-opt-in

09/26/2025

Have you heard this one?

It’s a MYTH.

Unfortunately there are many providers out there who will not recommend getting tethered oral tissues (tongue, lip, and/or buccal ties) released unless it is causing a problem with weight gain.

Oral ties can potentially impact SO MUCH MORE than weight gain. Some other things that can be related to ties include long or frequent feeds, reflux, and difficulty with speech or solid foods. Ties can also impact airway development, and cause dental issues. Nursing parents can experience damaged ni***es, recurrent plugged ducts/mastitis, low milk supply, frustration, etc.

All factors should be taken into consideration when determining whether a baby needs a release procedure, not just weight gain.

Let us know - have you heard this before?

09/22/2025

Let me explain…

As a hospital-based lactation consultant for ten years, one of the hardest things I faced was limiting what I shared with new parents. Of course I wanted the very best for my patients, but time in the hospital is short, and it’s just not possible to cover everything about breastfeeding in a quick consult.

🧠 Beyond the time constraints, new parents aren’t always in the best mindset to take in a lot of new information. They’re often tired or exhausted from delivery, and their focus should be on rest, recovery, and bonding with their baby. Hormonal shifts after birth actually cause physical changes in the brain. These changes help with bonding and caring for the baby but can make it harder to retain new information.

So, as hospital lactation consultants, we focus on the essentials—enough to help new parents feed their baby immediately. Then, we provide resources for follow-up support after they leave the hospital. We know it’s best not to overwhelm exhausted new parents with too much information all at once.

❗️What does this mean if you’re expecting a baby? Don’t rely on learning everything about breastfeeding in the hospital! Take the time to prepare before your baby arrives.

⭐️ If you’re not sure where to begin, I have a FREE 4 day email series - 4 days, 4 ways to prepare for breastfeeding, that will get you started on the right track. Click below to sign up.

https://www.rebeccamccannlactation.com/prenatal-breastfeeding-series-opt-in

09/16/2025

New blog post!

Breastfeeding is often described as natural and beautiful—but if you’re dealing with sore or damaged ni***es, it can feel anything but. You’re not alone: many parents experience ni**le pain in the early weeks. While mild tenderness can be normal, ongoing soreness or cracks deserve attention an...

09/15/2025

This summer I had the privilege of attending a conference with an amazing lactation colleague, Maya Bolman, one of the authors of these studies, and it completely changed the way I teach a few things.

One of the techniques I learned more deeply about was therapeutic breast massage — a skill parents can learn and use at home anytime they’re dealing with engorgement, plugged ducts, or mastitis.

Here’s why this matters for you:
✔️ You don’t necessarily have to rely only on medications, procedures, or fancy devices to feel better — your hands are free, always available, and they really work!
✔️ Learning these techniques EARLY (prenatally if possible!) can make those first few weeks of breastfeeding so much easier.
✔️ Having more than one tool in your toolbox means you’re less likely to feel stuck when challenges pop up.

Bringing this research into my practice means I can give families up-to-date, practical skills that actually make breastfeeding more comfortable and sustainable.