Cebu Lactation

Cebu Lactation 🌟 Registered Nurse, Board Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC
✅ Evidence-based breastfeeding & pumping support đŸ€±

Struggling with breastfeeding? Pumping?

Low Milk Supply? Reach out – I can help!

29/09/2026

When you hear a pump is “hospital grade”, you’d think it’s better than other non-hospital grade breast pumps.

Or that it’s as good as those pumps that are used in hospitals to establish milk supply.

But it’s just clever marketing.

Pump manufacturers know that moms prefer these pumps..

So many pumps in the market these days are marketed as “hospital grade” — even wearables đŸ€‘

Don’t fall for that trick!

We need decent and reliable suction but WE DON’T NEED 300mmHg ‌

That would literally feel like your n!pples are gonna fall off đŸ˜±

If you’re a new mom who’s just given birth or about to give birth and you’re confused as to what breast pump you need (if you even need one at all), join my workshop, Breastfeeding for Modern Moms.

Comment MODERN for the deets.

24/09/2026

Instead of wasting a LOT of money trying different lactation boosters (they can be expensive — especially the imported ones!), invest in a 1:1 professional lactation support.

Fun Fact: A sampler box of lactation cookies đŸȘ cost over 1,000 pesos!

That’s enough to get you a consult with a board certified lactation consultant. 😁

Of course, if you want a breastfeeding-friendly treat, go for that cookie! Just don’t expect it to fix your milk supply.

23/09/2026

Milk supply is shrouded in sooo much mystery you’d think you need to take Malunggay capsules, eat shells, 🐚, oats, drink Milo and other “lactation drinks”.

Every culture around the world has traditional foods that’s been thought to increase milk production.

The reality is that these traditional foods are nutrient-dense and helps with replenishing vitamins & minerals lost during pregnancy & childbirth.

But they won’t help you ESTABLISH your milk supply unless you PAIR it with FREQUENT & EFFECTIVE milk removal.

So it you’ve eaten all your neighbor’s malunngay tree, you’re sick of eating soup at every meal, it’s time to figure out what’s really causing your low milk supply (if it’s indeed really low — it might not be!)

Oversupply can cause issues in baby that can be mistaken for low milk supply). If you need help with your milk supply, it’s best to consult with a Lactation Consultant.

17/09/2026

Most moms I’ve talked to these days TOLD ME their OBGYNE has prescribed them Malunggay (Moringa) capsules starting at around 36/37 weeks of pregnancy.

Moms are told that will help INCREASE their MILK SUPPLY.

Unfortunately, this practice gives moms FALSE ASSURANCE.

While it’s a helpful tool, it does NOT replace FREQUENT & EFFECTIVE milk removal.

And unfortunately, most health care professionals LACK breastfeeding training beyond the basic “just latch baby”.

Moms are told baby has a “good latch” only for babies to get re-admitted for dehydration.

Without adequate stimulation, you can’t establish a good and robust milk supply.

So if baby can’t latch or has latch issues, or is premature (or even late preterm/early term), we can’t solely rely on what looks like a “good latch”.

Without adequate stimulation, no amount of Malunggay (or any food or galactagogue) will increase your milk supply.

Either baby or the pump need to establish your milk supply.

For milk supply concerns, it’s best to see a lactation consultant.

16/09/2026

3 Latch Issues to Watch Out For

Moms tend to blame themselves and think they have low milk supply. But if baby has a latch issue (which is usually a sign of oral dysfunction), then mom’s milk supply is limited by baby’s ability (or lack thereof) to effectively remove milk.

So if you see baby:
✅ unable to maintain a latch
✅ keeps popping on and off the b**b
✅ pulling the n!pples mid-feed or towards the end of the feed

It’s best to see a lactation consultant right away.

Inefficient nursing can lead to LOW milk supply. Oftentimes, I see moms who consult with me for pumping — only for me to realize they’re forced to pump due to some form of oral dysfunction in their babies đŸ„Č

11/09/2026

Baby suddenly cluster feeding can make moms (and other family members) think they don’t have enough milk. Or that their milk is not enough anymore for baby.

Yes, babies need more milk during growth spurts. So they will naturally feed more often. And will need to suck more often to soothe themselves.

That’s baby sending in an order for your body to make more milk!

Barring any health issues, a mom’s milk production will increase (or decrease) based on infant DEMAND.

And if you have twins or triplets to feed, your b**bs will rise up to the challenge! đŸ’Ș

One thing to watch out for..

I usually notice that, in babies with oral dysfunction caused by ties, they tend to get worse around this time too (4,6,8 weeks). The growth spurt means bigger baby & bigger mouth means more space! That can sometimes lead to latch issues (which I’ll talk more about in the next video).

If you’re concerned about your baby’s feeding behavior, best to consult with a lactation consultant.

10/09/2026

Typically, babies feed for about 10 to 30minutes.

So when a baby feeds for longer than 30mins AT EVERY FEED, that needs to be investigated.

It’s normal for newborn babies to feed frequently even 30mins. after. But if baby does not unlatch and just stays on the n!pple, that can be a sign of inadequate MILK TRANSFER.

I’ve had sooo many consults where baby will feed 1hour+ every single time. I’ve even have a baby whose feed lasts 3 hours each time! đŸ€Ż

In almost all of these cases, there’s an underlying tongue tie, lip tie and other tethered oral tissues (TOTs).

NOTE: This is different from cluster feeding. Will publish another reel about it!

09/09/2026

I failed at breastfeeding đŸ«ŁđŸ„č

A colleague asked me awhile back “why (how) are you a lactation consultant when you didn’t even breastfeed?â€đŸ« 

BUT, as my husband said recently, if our baby latched & I wasn’t forced to pump & I didn’t encounter breastfeeding challenges, I wouldn’t be a lactation consultant now - and there are very very few here in the Philippines!

Lactation became ONE BIG MYSTERY for me to solve.

Oftentimes, I feel like a detective when I help moms through their breastfeeding and pumping challenges.

I LOVE what I do 💖 to the point of making a career out of it. 😁

And I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t FAIL at breastfeeding.😅

27/08/2026

Last week, I attended the Philippines’ 13th Breastfeeding Congress in Tagaytay.

25/08/2026

You’ll often hear “you need a primary pump like a Spectra S1 to ESTABLISH your milk supply in the early days” (if you’re separated from baby or you need to pump).

But sometimes, using a wearable can be enough to get milk flowing.

You have the benefit of your hormones working for you in the early days and weeks postpartum so even a little stimulation is enough.

But as your milk production starts to “regulate” — moving from endocrine (aka, your hormones) to autocrine control (aka, supply and demand)..
.milk production tends to slow down, especially if you’re only using a wearable and baby is not latching anymore.

This is NOT low milk supply. It’s just a way for our body to stay in balance.

If you’re pump-dependent and baby only latched 1-2x/day, you need a more reliable pump, preferably with a hard plastic fl**ge in the right size.

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