Breastfeeding Resources

If no one’s said it yet… heck yeah, girlfriend!

Feeding your baby - by breast, bottle, pump, or some wild mix of all three is a huge deal.

And real talk? The saying “don’t cry over spilled milk” hits a whole lot differently when you’ve just knocked over a bottle you spent 30 minutes pumping. (we get it. we really, really do.) 

Maybe breastfeeding is coming easy for you, and you’re soaking up every second. Maybe it’s harder than you ever imagined - tongue ties, latch struggles, supply worries, all of it. Maybe it's somewhere in between, shifting by the hour.

However you’re feeling about feeding? You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re not alone. There’s no perfect way to do this.
Only your way. 
And your way is worth honoring, supporting, and celebrating.

We built this space with you in mind. 
For the beautiful, complicated, messy,
magical season you're standing in.

Come as you are. Take what you need. Leave the rest.
We’re so glad you’re here. 

Learn, Connect, Get Support

• Legendairy Milk Virtual Classes
  Expert-led classes covering breastfeeding basics, pumping strategies, and troubleshooting common struggles, all from the comfort of your couch.
  Explore Classes
  
  

• La Leche League International Info Hub
  Trusted, evidence-based breastfeeding resources written by and for moms at every stage of their journey.
  Visit LLLI

• The Pump Station Virtual Support Groups
  Virtual meetups led by lactation consultants where you can get real help and talk through whatever you're facing.
  Join a Group
  

• Lactation Network – Find a Lactation Consultant
  Get matched with an IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) covered by your insurance. One-on-one, expert support that meets you right where you are.
  Find an IBCLC

• InfantRisk Center
  Wondering if a medication is safe while breastfeeding? The InfantRisk Center offers evidence-based info on drug safety during pregnancy and lactation — trusted by both parents and professionals.
  Visit InfantRisk

• LactApp - Personalized Breastfeeding App
  This free app is like having a lactation consultant in your pocket. Get tailored advice on nursing, pumping, weaning, and common concerns, all based on your unique journey.
  Download LactApp

Low Milk Supply Help

How to Tell if You Might Have Low Supply
It's normal to worry, but true low supply is less common than it feels.

• Signs to watch for: baby not gaining weight, fewer than 6 wet diapers/day after 5 days old, fussy feedings, very short or very long feeds with no contentment after.
  

• What to Do if You're Worried
  Reach out to an IBCLC early. Supply is easier to support when caught sooner.
  Sometimes it’s a simple tweak (like improving latch or switching sides more often) that can make all the difference.
  

• Need a Boost? Try Power Pumping
  If you're worried about supply and want to gently signal your body to make more milk, power pumping might help. It mimics a baby's cluster feeding - short, frequent sessions that tell your body "hey, we need more!"
  
  Simple Method:
  ➔ Pump for 20 minutes, rest for 10 minutes
  ➔ Pump for 10 minutes, rest for 10 minutes
  ➔ Pump for 10 minutes again
  
  Try it once a day for a few days and see if you notice a difference.
  (And if you're unsure if it's right for you, a lactation consultant can guide you!)

• Helpful Reads:
  La Leche League - Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk

Tongue Tie, Lip Tie, & Oral Function Help

Tongue ties, lip ties, and tight oral tissues are more common than most people realize.

They can cause:

• Shallow latch
  

• Clicking sounds during feeds
  

• Poor milk transfer (baby nursing often but not gaining)
  

• Nipple pain or trauma
  

• Gassy, fussy, or refluxy babies
  

If something feels "off," it's not just in your head, you're allowed to ask about it.

• Find a Specialist:
  Lactation Network IBCLCs

• Learn More:
  Tongue Tie & Breastfeeding Info
  

• Next Step:
  If needed, seek out a pediatric dentist or ENT familiar with ties. Not all providers assess ties the same. Trust your gut and advocate if you feel like something’s being missed.
  

Extra Support: Peer Groups, Hotlines & Encouragement

• National Breastfeeding Helpline:  1-800-994-9662
  Support from trained breastfeeding counselors, free and confidential.
  

• Baby Café Breastfeeding Meetups
  Free breastfeeding drop-ins (virtual and in-person) led by lactation specialists and peer supporters, a cozy place to get help, meet other moms, or just feed your baby and breathe.
  Find a Baby Café

• Chocolate Milk Café – Peer Support for Families of the African Diaspora
  A national network of peer-led groups providing sacred, supportive spaces for Black families navigating their breastfeeding journeys — because representation and community matter.
  Find a Chocolate Milk Café

• Breastfeeding USA Facebook Groups
  Free online support communities run by trained breastfeeding counselors — a softer, friendlier place to ask questions, find solidarity, and remember you're not alone.
  Explore Groups

Quick Breastmilk Storage Cheat Sheet

Freshly Pumped Milk
Room Temp (up to 77°F): Up to 4 hours
In the Fridge: Up to 4 days
In the Freezer: Best within 6 months (okay up to 12 months)

Thawed Milk
In the Fridge: Use within 24 hours
Never refreeze after thawing.

Milk Baby Didn't Finish
Use within 2 hours after feeding starts.

Quick Tips:
Store milk in small portions (2–4 oz) to waste less.
Label each container with the date you pumped it.
Always use the oldest milk first ("First in, first out.")
Fresh milk is always preferred over frozen when possible.

(Sources: CDC, La Leche League, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine)

Books We Love for the Feeding Journey

• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
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• Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage by Robin Kaplan, IBCLC
  View on Amazon

• Fed Is Best: The Unstoppable Movement to Empower Parents to Nourish Their Babies with Confidence by Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, MD and Jody Segrave-Daly, RN, IBCLC
  View on Amazon

• Work. Pump. Repeat. by Jessica Shortall
  View on Amazon

One Last Thing

Some feeds will feel easy.
Some will feel endless.
Some will leave you smiling with your whole heart.
Some will leave you crying into your shirt.

Maybe you’re here with cracked and bleeding nipples, wondering if you can keep going.
Maybe you’re here, pumping and celebrating every tiny half-ounce.
Maybe you’re stuck in the middle of the 5pm cluster feeds that no one warned you would be this hard.

Wherever you are. Early, messy, triumphant, tired…
you are doing something so beautiful.
And you are not alone in it.

You’re learning each other, you and your baby.
You’re showing up with love, even when it hurts.
You’re laying down love, one feed, one pump, one day at a time.

We built this page for all of it.
The first tries. The late-night tears. The small victories that only you might notice.
And we'll keep adding to it with care - always thinking of you.

Come back anytime you need a reminder:
You’re doing an incredible thing.
And we are so, so proud of you.