The MDC Blog

Cluster feeding can leave even confident new moms wondering if something is wrong. This reassuring guide explains what cluster feeding is, why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to survive it w...

Many parents worry their baby has a tongue tie when feeding feels difficult or painful. In this FAQ, IBCLC and NICU RN Shannon Pratten explains how tongue ties are actually assessed, why appearance...

Breastfeeding can come with some tenderness in the beginning — but ongoing pain is not normal. In this post, NICU RN and IBCLC Shannon Pratten breaks down why breastfeeding hurts, what’s considered...

If your breasts suddenly feel soft, you’ve stopped leaking, and your pump output dropped — don’t panic. Your milk didn’t disappear; it’s just regulating. In this post, IBCLC and NICU RN Shannon Pra...

Wondering if your baby is getting enough breast milk? Learn the signs of adequate milk intake, what diaper counts and weight gain can tell you, and when it may be time to seek support from an IBCLC.  

The first week of breastfeeding is a whirlwind. This day-by-day guide from IBCLC Shannon Pratten covers latching, milk supply, diaper counts, weight checks, and survival tips every new mom needs.

Cluster Feeding: What It Is and How to Survive It If your baby suddenly wants to nurse every 30 minutes and won’t let you put them down, welcome to cluster feeding. In this post, NICU RN, IBCLC, an...

🌀 Breastfeeding During Hurricane Season: How to Be Prepared Hurricane Erin may have spared the Carolinas, but she’s a reminder that storm season is here. In this post, NICU RN and IBCLC Shannon Pr...

🍼 The Most Important Thing to Know About Milk Supply Milk supply comes down to one principle: supply and demand. In this post, NICU RN, IBCLC, and mom of 3 Shannon Pratten breaks down everything f...