Latch Makers

As IBCLC lactation consultants we are passionate about breastfeeding support and education.

We have experience helping moms overcome most breastfeeding issues, from achieving a pain-free latch and good position to supporting weight gain and tongue ties.

07/23/2025

We will teach you all you need to know to get the best start breastfeeding and how to avoid common issues.

Everyone will receive a digital copy of our new mom quick tips handout, a milk storage guide, and an overview of everything we cover in the class. As well as access to our private Facebook support group.

11/26/2024

Check out this timeline of when you can expect your baby to cluster feed. The bolder ones are generally the most noticeable and more intense periods of cluster feeding.

Cluster feeds, while frustrating, happen for a reason. Either your baby is growing and is eating more often in order to communicate to your body that they need more milk or they are comfort nursing in order to try and calm a very busy, over stimulated brain.

In both scenarios, the cluster feeding generally only lasts a few days and absolutely does not mean your milk supply has dried up.

As always pay attention to wet and dirty diapers (6 or more p*e diapers , and at least 1 poo diaper a day) to make sure your baby is getting enough milk. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to an LC in your area or send us a message. We are happy to help.

11/18/2024

No engorgement is fun, but did you know that there is a "normal" engorgement and bad engorgement. We call this physiological engorgement vs. pathological engorgement. Physiological engorgement occurs when a new mom's milk is starting to transition from colostrum to breastmilk and is a good sign of milk production. While not all moms experience this, it generally occurs around 2-3 days after your baby is born and is more exaggerated after your second pregnancy.

Pathological engorgement is, however, a very different beast, and if you have ever experienced it, you know what I am talking about. This type hurts, it's red hot and very uncomfortable. We always say the best treatment is prevention. The best way to prevent this type of engorgement is to breastfeed your baby on demand, based on feeding cues and NOT pump unless you are told to supplement with breastmilk after latching, are exclusively pumping, or when your baby gets a bottle instead of latching (ex. nighttime bottles).

If you are experiencing engorgement, please reach out to a lactation consultant in your are or send us a DM. We can help.

11/05/2024

Should you take a prenatal breastfeeding class?

That depends on your past breastfeeding experiences. If you’re a first time mom or struggled to breastfeed with previous children, then we definitely suggest that you seek out prenatal breastfeeding help.

You can reach out to us and ask questions or find lactation consultant in your area to help create a plan that is tailored to you and your specific circumstances.

10/31/2024

All babies, regardless of what they are fed, should be fed based on hunger cues. But because breastmilk is so easy to digest and varies throughout the day, their feeding pattern will be much more variable than formula fed babies. This can lead to confusion and anxiety when a newborn wants to breastfeed 30 minutes after finishing, but rest assured that is normal and you are doing great.

As always, if you are feeling anxious or unsure of how your breastfeeding journey is going please reach out, to us or to another lactation consultant.

10/24/2024

The best treatment for engorgement is prevention.

10/17/2024

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03/06/2024

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01/15/2024

We often say breaskmilk is magical and that’s not just because we’re lactation consultants. Breastmilk really is the complete nutrition powerhouse package. Giving babies exactly what they need, when they need it.

My favorite example of this is with illness prevention. Did you know that your body passes antibodies from germs you encounter to your baby through breastmilk. Even if the baby isn’t exposed. This means that as soon as you’re exposed to an illness you are helping your baby stay healthy 🤯.

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https://www.latchmakers.com/

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