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10 Reasons You Need to Call a Lactation Consultant

January 5th, 2016 by LatchPal

Reading time: 3 minutes In the United States, nearly 80% of infants are breastfed at birth and only 49% are nursed after six months. The majority of women, who stop breastfeeding, do so because of discomfort or lack of support. Sadly, in the 1950’s, there was a cultural shift away from breastfeeding, which has left… Read More »


Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for New Breastfeeding Moms

December 31st, 2015 by LatchPal

Reading time: 2 minutes While it’s true that breastfeeding is one of the most natural things a mom can do, it certainly isn’t easy. About 50-60 years ago, we made a cultural shift away from breastfeeding. Thankfully, we’re swinging back toward nursing, but there’s still a lot of misinformation out there. Here are some DO’s… Read More »


7 Tips for Confidently Breastfeeding in Public

December 28th, 2015 by LatchPal

Reading time: 3 minutes For some strange reason, some people are bothered by seeing a woman nurse in public. In fact, I think it’s this stigma that prevents a lot of moms who want to nurse from bothering. We’d all like to think that we can stand up to disapproval, but peer pressure is a… Read More »


7 Essential Tips to Make Nursing Easier During the Holidays

December 23rd, 2015 by LatchPal

Reading time: 2 minutes Ah, the holidays. We have fond memories of past years, but when we’re in the thick of it, they can be really hectic. If you are nursing a little one this season, here are some tips to make breastfeeding during the holiday hustle and bustle easier. 1. Don’t forget to nurse… Read More »


MommyCon Chicago 2015

March 1st, 2015 by LatchPal

Latchpal – The first of its kind debuts at Mommycon Chicago 2015 LatchPal Breastfeeding Clip Sells Out at Natural Parenting Show Chicago, IL, March 1, 2015– Chicago business mom, Melissa LaHann, showcased her LatchPal breastfeeding clip in front of a record-setting MommyCon crowd on February 20th in Rosemont, Illinois. MommyCon presented a unique opportunity to… Read More »


ABC in 2014

August 15th, 2014 by LatchPal

LatchPal, A BRILLIANT Breastfeeding Clip to DEBUT at ABC! Visit LatchPal at booth #5021, ABC KIDS EXPO Chicago, IL, August 29, 2014– Chicago Mom and entrepreneur, Melissa LaHann, has developed LatchPal, a first-of-its-kind breastfeeding clip for nursing & pumping mothers.  LatchPal solves a problem nursing moms have struggled with for years, securing falling shirts during… Read More »