The MDC Blog
What Is Cluster Feeding? Signs, Causes & How to Survive It
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...
Why Hand Expression Is a Skill Every Breastfeeding Mother Should Know Not just for emergencies — for confidence, comfort, and connection
Hand expression isn’t just for emergencies — it’s a practical, confidence-building skill every breastfeeding mother can use in daily life. In this post, NICU RN and IBCLC Shannon Pratten explains h...
Intimacy While Breastfeeding: Low Libido, Pain & What’s Normal
Intimacy While Breastfeeding: What No One Talks About
Breastfeeding changes everything — including intimacy. In this post, NICU RN, IBCLC, and mom of 3 Shannon Pratten breaks down how hormones like...
What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Breastfeeding From a NICU RN, IBCLC, and Mom Who Breastfed All Her Babies Till Four
What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Breastfeeding
From NICU RN, IBCLC, and mom of 3 who nursed till 4
Breastfeeding is natural — but it’s also emotional, skill-based, and deeply personal. In this h...
Choline: The Unsung Hero of Baby Brain Gains (and Why Eggs Are Basically Prenatal Superstars)
Choline is a crucial but often overlooked nutrient for pregnancy and breastfeeding. It supports baby’s brain development, reduces inflammation, and can help prevent plugged ducts—making it a natura...
