Eastern Shore Lactation LLC.

08/05/2025

Tips for Producing enough Milk:
**Milk production is supply and demand. The more often you empty the breast, the more you make. So breastfeed often- at least 10 to 12 times in 24 hours- with newborns that can be every 1 to 2 hours sometimes. Cluster feeding and growth spurts mean frequent nursing. It won't always be this frequent, just in early weeks and months, and not all day. They have longer stretches of sleep.
**If there are issues with Milk transfer (tongue tie, preterm, not active at breast, etc) then you will need to pump after most feedings to build and maintain your milk supply). Make sure to get breastfeeding help, and ensure baby is getting weekly weight checks.
**Make sure baby is active at the breast. Newborns are sleepy so watch for swallowing. If baby falls asleep and is not feeding, wake them up.
**Start Early! The first 3 weeks of baby's life, you are setting up how much Milk you will make for the rest of the year- by how often you empty breast. So frequent nursing (pumping too if needed), are critical in early weeks to Producing enough Milk. If you are having problems, get Lactation help early!
**My name is Katie and I am a Lactation Consultant. Please call me if you need help with breastfeeding. I have 15 years of experience helping hundreds of breastfeeding moms overcome difficult issues and meet their breastfeeding goals. 410-463-1026
https://eslactation.wixsite.com/breastfeeding

05/27/2025

Message Stephanie Urick for log in info. Support for Breastfeeding moms!

05/01/2025

Allergies? Spring flowers are blooming and many moms are dealing with allergies. But if you are breastfeeding, you dont have to suffer! Fortunately, Loratadine or Claritin is approved for use in breastfeeding moms. See medical studies on Lact Med website. But it's best to avoid any allergy meds with decongestants since they can reduce your milk. I am an experienced Lactation Consultant and have been helping moms overcome MANY diffucult breastfeeding issues for 15 years. Please call me if you need help or have questions! I offer home visits on the Eastern shore of MD or DE and also have a home office in Dorchester County MD. I can provide full coverage with some insurances through Lactation Network. Katie: 410 463 1026.

03/18/2025

03/08/2025

Need help with getting a comfortable latch so baby is able to get more milk? This sandwich hold works so well, I have helped many moms with this over the years to go from pain to comfort! And the baby's milk intake increased! Call me if you need breastfeeding help, I am a Lactation Consultant with 16 years of experience helping moms with various breastfeeding issues to successfully breastfeed. I offer home visits plus billing for some insurances.
https://eslactation.wixsite.com/breastfeeding

01/03/2025

Breastfeeding Myth: Many women can't Breastfeed because they won't produce enough milk.
Truth: Most women produce plenty of milk for their babies. After all, women have been Breastfeeding for thousands of years! Milk production is built through supply and demand. The most common cause of low milk supply is the baby not emptying breast well in early weeks, leading to poor milk production. This can be prevented by getting early help, frequent breastfeeding and pumping. There are some medical issues that can cause low supply such as low thyroid, hormone issues but even in these cases, many women can still produce enough milk with early support. For Breastfeeding help call me. I am a Lactation Consultant with 15 years experience and offer home visits. Katie: 410-463-1026

I am an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I am happily married to my best friend and we have two daughters whom I breastfed. With my babies, I enjoyed the special bond built by breastfeeding. It is rewarding to help mothers overcome difficulties so they can get to the place of en...

11/22/2024

Are you a breastfeeding mama? Come to our breastfeeding group tomorrow at 9:30am to connect with other breastfeeding mamas, and get advice from one of our knowledgeable IBCLCs! Pregnant mamas welcome as well!

Register here: https://www.thevillagemd.com/schedule-1

10/24/2024

We still have some spots available in our Breastfeeding Support Group TOMORROW at 9am!

Register here: https://bookeo.com/thevillagemd?devent=41562F4JNJL192A07E97E7_2024-10-25_IBZujpdgy891
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Our Breastfeeding Support Group is a welcoming and safe space designed for new and experienced mothers alike to come together and receive guidance and encouragement as they navigate their breastfeeding journey. Share with other moms and ask all your questions about latch techniques, maintaining milk supply, pumping, introducing solids, weaning, and whatever else is on your mind.

Our meetings are relaxed and provide a judgment-free space where you can nurse, bond, and get support on the spot.
This group is for any breastfeeding mother. Whether you are exclusively breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or transitioning out of breastfeeding, this group is for you.

This group is offered in-person at The Village. It meets every other Friday 9-10am. You will need to register for each group individually. This group is FREE.

10/22/2024

"I DONT HAVE ENOUGH MILK!"
As a Lactation Consultant, the most common concern I hear from moms is worries about not having enough milk. The good news is that most mothers produce enough milk for their babies. Milk production is supply and demand, so the more often you empty the breast, the more milk you make! During growth spurts its normal for babies to act constantly hungry, nurse alot more often for 24 to 48 hours, act fussy, and breasts feel less full. Common times for growth spurts are during the first few days at home and around 7-10 days, 2-3 weeks, 4-6 weeks, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months and 9 months. Also it's very normal for babies to generally nurse often in the first month or 2...even every hour during cluster feeds. The common recommendation of feeding newborns every 3 hours is too long, 1.5 to 2 hours is more reasonable and baby should not be on a schedule but feed 10 to 12 times in 24 hours. As long as baby is gaining 5 to 7 ounces a week, then they are getting enough milk. There are some issues that can cause babies to be unable to get the milk that mother has, such as prematurity, sleepiness and tongue tie and pumping is necessary to build milk supply. If you have concerns, please call me. I have 14 years of experience helping breastfeeding moms overcome many issues. I can do a home visit. Katie 410-463-1026
https://eslactation.wixsite.com/breastfeeding

09/14/2024

If you need help with breastfeeding, please give me a call. I have extensive training plus 15 years of experience helping many moms overcome difficult breastfeeding issues. I have helped many moms successfully breastfeed with tongue tied infants (my area of expertise), non latching babies, premature/ preterm infants, increasing low milk supply and many other issues! I offer home visits or home office, insurance coverage via Lactation Network if they take your insurance. Call Katie at 410-463-1026

03/27/2024

Happy Easter to all of the dedicated breastfeeding moms out there! It can be hard work to overcome breastfeeding obstacles but it's all worth it to give your baby the best gift you can give- your miracle milk! If you need help with breastfeeding give me a call:
Katie Yockey, IBCLC
https://eslactation.wixsite.com/breastfeeding