Mary O'Donnell, IBCLC

11/22/2025

With the holiday travel season upon us, it’s a great time to appreciate just how wonderfully portable breastfeeding truly is. No matter where your plans take you -road trips, flights, or family gatherings - it’s always ready, at the perfect temperature, and available whenever your baby needs it. It’s one less thing to pack and one more thing to make your journey a little easier. Breastmilk is the ultimate travel food!

[Image Description] A photo of a woman nursing her infant. Text overlay reads, " Your milk is always ready to go. You can feed your baby anytime, anywhere." La Leche League USA logo sits below.

11/19/2025

11/17/2025

On World Prematurity Day, we want to highlight the powerful impact your milk can have.

Human milk is especially important for premature babies because they need extra nutrients and immune support. Even though having a preterm baby can feel overwhelming, your milk plays a big role in helping your baby grow and stay healthy. Your body produces milk tailored to your preterm infant. It naturally has more protein, extra nutrients, and enzymes that help your baby digest fat. It also protects them from infections while their own immune system is still developing.

If your milk isn’t available, the next best option is pasteurized donor milk, which many hospitals provide, to make sure your baby still gets the benefits of human milk.

11/12/2025

For some, pumping can feel stressful. Placing baby socks over your collection containers is a simple trick that can shift your focus away from how much or how quickly milk is being expressed, helping you to relax more deeply.

Have you tried this 'hack'? Did it make a difference for you? Share your thoughts with us!

[Image Description] Photo of someone using a standard breast pump set up. Flanges are visible with collection containers covered by white baby socks. Text reads, " Using baby socks on your collection containers can help reduce stress and increase the amount of milk expressed." The La Leche League USA logo sits to the left of the text.

10/23/2025

10/12/2025

You are not replaceable.
Not as a mother. Not as their mother.

No one can do it the way you do, not your mom, not your sister, not a babysitter, not anyone.

The way your child breathes easier when it’s your arms around them, that’s something only you carry.

So when you sit there thinking you’re not doing enough, remind yourself:
you are the calm after their storm.
you are the safe place they run to without thinking.
you are the one voice that can quiet their chaos.

You might feel tired.
You might feel like you’re barely holding it together.
But to that child, you’re everything.

Not almost.
Not halfway.
Everything. ❤️

10/05/2025

Experiencing adverse weather events? Know that your milk will likely remain frozen for 24 to 48 hours, if left undisturbed, in your freezer in a power outage.

[Image Description] Graphic featuring a scene from a hurricane. Text reads, "Power Outage? Worried about your frozen milk? Keep the freezer door shut while power is out. Once power is restored, check to see if there are any ice crystals that remain in the bags? If there are any ice crystals at all, it may be refrozen."

10/05/2025

i just wish people understood, women deserve to be loved a little harder after having a baby.

when their bodies are healing,
their minds are stretched thin,
and their hearts are pouring out more than ever
while their bodies make milk on demand,
even when they feel empty.

dads this is when she needs your gentleness most.

your presence. your praise. your love without asking.

this is when it counts. ❤️

10/05/2025