Positioning and Latch Guide
A printable walkthrough for sandwich hold, asymmetric latch, laid-back feeding, koala hold, and a quick latch checklist, with QR codes for short demonstration videos.
Resource library · Central Florida
Breastfeeding help, guides, and trusted links in one place
A calm starting point for latch questions, pumping setup, milk storage, prenatal prep, and local lactation support near Orlando, Lake Nona, St. Cloud, Kissimmee, and Narcoossee.
These links are educational and do not replace care from your pediatric team or an IBCLC when feeding hurts, weight gain is a concern, or you need a plan for your specific baby.
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Jump to the topic that matches today. You can always come back when a new question shows up.
Breastfeeding Cafe app
Open the mobile-friendly hub for calculators, resources, and booking support.
Latch and positioning
Comfort, deep latch basics, and visual guides.
Pumping and milk storage
Flange fit, pump parts, storage safety, and work rights.
Prenatal and early days
Pregnancy prep, newborn cues, and what to watch for.
Local support
Central Florida visits, telehealth, insurance, and booking.
More helpful links
Videos, printables, research, and trusted outside resources.
Infant milk calculator
Estimate daily and per-feeding milk volumes in ounces and milliliters.
Weighted feed calculator
Compare before and after weights to estimate milk transfer.
The Breastfeeding Cafe guides
Resources created or curated for families who want practical help without shame or overwhelm.
Prenatal breastfeeding prep checklist
A simple prep path for pump basics, support planning, feeding goals, and what to have ready before baby arrives.
Favorite breastfeeding and pumping products
Liz's product categories for positioning, pumping, bottle care, parent comfort, and reading. Some links may be affiliate links.
Latch, positioning, and pain
Start here when latch feels shallow, feeds hurt, or you are not sure whether baby is transferring well.
Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt?
What can be common early on, what deserves support, and why pain should not be ignored.
Breastfeeding latch basics
Gentle positioning ideas and latch concepts you can try while you wait for support.
How to use the latch guide
Tips for using the printable guide at home and knowing when to book a visit.
Positioning support products
Pillows and comfort tools that may help some families position baby with less strain.
Pain that lasts past latch adjustments deserves support
If feeds hurt, nipples are damaged, or baby seems frustrated at the breast, a visit can help sort out latch, positioning, oral function, and milk transfer.
Pumping, milk storage, and work
Practical links for pump setup, flange fit, safe storage, and planning for pumping away from baby.
Paced bottle feeding: when and how to use it
Responsive bottle rhythm, flow preference, pumping, and when bottle stress deserves support.
Pumping bra, flanges, and replacement parts
A practical guide to hands-free pumping support, flange fit, pump parts, valves, and comfort tools.
Pumping 101: the early weeks
First steps with pumping, building a routine, and knowing when a personalized plan would help.
Breast milk storage and preparation
Current CDC guidance for handling, storing, thawing, and feeding expressed breast milk.
Pumping at work rights
Federal information on break time and private pumping space protections for many nursing workers.
Pumping should not feel like guesswork forever
If flange fit, output, pump parts, returning to work, or bottle rhythm feel confusing, Liz can help you build a plan around your schedule and baby.
Prenatal prep and the early days
Use these when you are planning ahead, learning newborn cues, or wondering what is normal in the first weeks.
Prenatal breastfeeding support
Plan ahead with a visit focused on your questions, pump setup, and early feeding goals.
Cluster feeding and newborn cues
What cluster feeding can look like and how to notice earlier feeding cues.
Is baby getting enough milk?
Diapers, behavior, feeding patterns, and weight checks as part of the bigger picture.
WIC breastfeeding support
USDA breastfeeding education and WIC support topics for families who qualify.
Trusted outside resources
These are not a substitute for personalized medical advice, but they are useful starting points for common questions.
Office on Women's Health breastfeeding hub
Broad breastfeeding education from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
LactMed
A National Library of Medicine database for medication and lactation information.
InfantRisk Center
Medication safety education and lactation pharmacology resources for families and clinicians.
CDC developmental milestones
Milestone checklists and tracking tools to discuss with your child's pediatric team.
Postpartum Support International
Support resources for postpartum mental health concerns and finding help.
The Breastfeeding Cafe FAQ
Insurance, telehealth, visit length, home visit prep, and booking questions.
More helpful links by topic
A deeper library for families who like to read, watch, and compare. Outside links are educational, and they do not mean every approach is right for every baby.
For pain, nipple damage, plugged ducts, breast infection symptoms, oral ties, medication questions, baby weight
concerns, or postpartum mood symptoms, use these resources as conversation starters with your medical provider,
pediatrician, mental health provider, or IBCLC.
Getting started with breastfeeding
Milk transfer, diapers, and storage
Nipple pain, shields, and damage
Pump planning and work rights
Low supply worries and galactagogues
Tongue tie, oral function, and tummy time
Infant development and daily rhythms
Postpartum support and community
Book help for painful latch
Useful links are a starting point. Pain, damage, and difficult transfers deserve individualized care.
Book help for supply worries
Supply questions are easier to answer with your baby's history, diapers, weight pattern, and feeding plan.
Book help for oral tie questions
Oral function, latch, pain, and transfer all belong in the same assessment, not in a single checklist.
Local and virtual support
When a general resource is not enough, Liz can help you build a plan around your baby, your body, and your goals.
In-home lactation consultations
Support for latch, supply, pumping, weighted feeds, and feeding plans in Central Florida.
Telehealth lactation support
Video support when travel is hard or you need help from home.
Lake Nona and Orlando
Local breastfeeding support near Lake Nona, Orlando, and nearby communities.
St. Cloud and Narcoossee
Breastfeeding help for families near St. Cloud, Narcoossee, and Osceola County.
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