Breastfeeding can be intuitive — and it can also be deeply confusing. One day everything feels steady. The next, you’re questioning milk supply, latch, sleep, or whether what you’re experiencing is normal.
This series was created to provide clear, physiology-based answers to the questions mothers ask most often.
I’m Shannon Pratten, RN, IBCLC. For more than two decades, I’ve worked with families in clinical and home settings, supporting everything from first latch through toddler weaning. The goal of this series is simple: to replace uncertainty with clarity.
Each article addresses a common breastfeeding concern with:
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Evidence-based guidance
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Clinical insight from NICU and lactation practice
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Practical strategies you can apply immediately
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Context grounded in human physiology, not cultural pressure
Because feeding your baby should feel informed — not overwhelming.
The Series Lineup
1️⃣ How Do I Know My Baby Is Getting Enough Milk?
2️⃣ Is My Milk Supply Low — Or Is It Just Regulating?
3️⃣ What’s Normal (and What’s Not) in the First Week?
4️⃣ How Often Should I Feed My Baby?
5️⃣ Why Does Breastfeeding Hurt (and When Should I Worry)?
6️⃣ How Do I Know If My Baby Has a Tongue Tie?
7️⃣ When Should I Start Pumping — and How Much?
8️⃣ What Is Cluster Feeding (and Will I Survive It)?
9️⃣ How and When Should I Wean?
🔟 How Can I Breastfeed Longer Without Losing My Mind (or My Shirt)?
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Clear information changes how mothers experience feeding.
Confidence follows clarity.
