By Marie Farver RN, IBCLC October 28, 2025 Hey mama! If you're like most new parents, you've probably worried at some point about whether you're making enough milk. Don't worry, that's totally normal! With so much information (and misinformation!) out there, it’s easy to get confused. But guess what? Making breast milk is a beautifully simple, demand-and-supply system, and once you understand the amazing Breast Milk Feedback Cycle , you’ll feel so much more confident! Forget the fancy teas...

Marie Farver RN, IBCLC 10.28.2025 ABSTRACT New parents commonly deal with concerns about milk supply. Having effective education regarding this issue will help allay concerns, and set parents on better footing for breastfeeding their newborn. Marketing strategies often take advantage of these fears to sell products with unproven claims to increase milk supply. Having an effective tool to educate parents may protect them from falling prey to such false advertising. The Breast Milk Feedback...

Marie Farver, RN, IBCLC 10.27.2025 Abstract Lanolin has long been recommended as a standard treatment for nipple soreness in breastfeeding mothers, yet recent evidence questions both its efficacy and safety. This review synthesizes current research examining lanolin's effectiveness in alleviating nipple pain and its association with increased infection rates, while exploring coconut oil as a superior alternative. A comprehensive analysis of systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials,...