Kristi Cortina, IBCLC

Kristi Cortina, IBCLC I am an IBCLC normalizing breastfeeding

10/14/2025

P**p of the day!

10/13/2025

Does your baby have food allergies?

09/06/2025

Did you know this? Let’s break it down!

Breastmilk isn’t static, it evolves through four phases to meet your baby’s exact needs:

Colostrum (Days 1–3): Thick, yellow, and concentrated with antibodies and immune factors. Often called “liquid gold,” it protects your newborn from infection and helps their digestive system develop.

Transitional Milk (Days 4–14): The bridge between colostrum and mature milk. Higher in calories, protein, and fat to fuel your baby’s rapid growth.

Mature Milk (From ~2 weeks): Provides a perfect balance of water, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It adjusts composition throughout each feeding and over time to match your baby’s needs.

Weaning Milk (As breastfeeding tapers): Rich in antibodies, sodium and fat, supporting your child’s immune system and nutrition during the transition away from breastfeeding.

Breastmilk is dynamic, living nutrition, designed to change as your baby grows!

New 2025 study confirms: Breastfeeding matters—even in high-income countries.Babies who don’t receive human milk face in...
07/04/2025

New 2025 study confirms: Breastfeeding matters—even in high-income countries.

Babies who don’t receive human milk face increased risks of leukemia, SIDS, ear & respiratory infections, and more. This evidence challenges the myth that formula is “just as good” in the U.S. & U.K.

Breastfeeding isn’t just a personal choice—it’s a public health issue.

I’m an IBCLC, but I’m a mom first and this is what my day looks like 95% of the time. If you’re struggling with breastfe...
06/17/2025

I’m an IBCLC, but I’m a mom first and this is what my day looks like 95% of the time. If you’re struggling with breastfeeding I promise you I’ve probably been there or am there in the thick of it right now. Here for support 🫶🏻

My husband and I talking about when our baby will make her debut 😅😅😅😅 She missed the memo it only takes 38 weeks to gest...
05/01/2025

My husband and I talking about when our baby will make her debut 😅😅😅😅 She missed the memo it only takes 38 weeks to gestate a human 😅😅😅 Impatiently awaiting her arrival ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

Today, we celebrate the incredible work of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) who provide crit...
03/05/2025

Today, we celebrate the incredible work of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) who provide critical support, education, and guidance to families on their breastfeeding journeys.

IBCLCs are more than just breastfeeding experts—they are compassionate advocates who empower parents, support healthy feeding practices, and help overcome challenges with evidence-based care. Their expertise fosters stronger bonds, healthier babies, and thriving families.

Join us in honoring these dedicated professionals for their unwavering commitment to nurturing healthy communities, one feeding at a time.

I cannot speak for other IBCLCs, but getting messages like this makes my entire day. Ugly crying at my desk. This is why...
03/04/2025

I cannot speak for other IBCLCs, but getting messages like this makes my entire day. Ugly crying at my desk. This is why I do this work. If you’re struggling with milk supply. Please work with an IBCLC 🥹🥹 I’m so proud of my client and her baby! They’ve come such a long way!!

02/18/2025

Working with clients who are told misinformation by NPs really grinds my gears 😞

Last day of the Summit 2024! Had the most amazing day!!!! Maya and Melissa amazing presentations! I learned so much! I ...
10/01/2024

Last day of the Summit 2024! Had the most amazing day!!!! Maya and Melissa amazing presentations! I learned so much! I also met some online friends in real life and it felt like a dream!!!

That’s a wrap on day 2 of summit 2024. Met some amazing IBCLCS today ❤️❤️❤️❤️
10/01/2024

That’s a wrap on day 2 of summit 2024. Met some amazing IBCLCS today ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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