Ashley Shapiro Lactation IBCLC

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Ashley Shapiro Lactation IBCLC Ashley Shapiro Lactation offers services for Prenatal, Postpartum, Virtual (Zoom or phone call), and Infancy and beyond consultations.

Whether you plan to breastfeed, combination feed, or formula feed I want to support you!

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09/16/2026

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If your ni**le comes out looking like a tube of lipstick after feeding, your baby may not have achieved a deep latch.A p...
09/14/2026

If your ni**le comes out looking like a tube of lipstick after feeding, your baby may not have achieved a deep latch.
A pinched ni**le is often a sign that the ni**le was compressed against your baby’s hard palate during the feeding.

This can lead to:
🤍 Ni**le pain
🤍 Cracked ni**les
🤍 Poor milk transfer
🤍 Longer feeds
🤍 Frustration for both you and your baby

A painful latch isn’t something you simply have to “push through.”

A few small adjustments to positioning and latch can make a huge difference.

💗 Want to go into birth feeling confident instead of overwhelmed?

My self paced Breastfeeding Foundations course is designed to help you feel prepared for your breastfeeding journey with the education I wish every family had before bringing home their baby.

🔗 Learn more through the link in my bio or comment FOUNDATIONS.

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09/10/2026

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How often should your breastfed baby eat? 🤱🏼🩷One of the most common questions I hear from breastfeeding parents is, “How...
09/08/2026

How often should your breastfed baby eat? 🤱🏼🩷

One of the most common questions I hear from breastfeeding parents is, “How do I know if my baby is eating often enough?”

The answer changes as your baby grows, but feeding frequency is only one piece of the picture. Instead of focusing only on the clock, pay attention to your baby’s hunger cues, diaper output, weight gain, milk transfer, and how feeding is going overall.

And remember, breastfed babies don’t always follow a perfect schedule. Some days they may want to nurse more frequently, cluster feed, or suddenly change their normal pattern. That can be completely normal.

Save this guide for those moments when you’re wondering, “Wait… didn’t I JUST feed you?” 😂

If you’re concerned about your baby’s feeding frequency, milk transfer, latch, or weight gain, working with an IBCLC can help you figure out what’s happening for your baby. 🩷

📍 Laguna Hills, Orange County
🤱🏼 In office, in home & virtual lactation support

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09/02/2026

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A deep latch isn’t just about getting more of the breast into baby’s mouth. It’s about comfort, milk transfer, and effec...
08/31/2026

A deep latch isn’t just about getting more of the breast into baby’s mouth. It’s about comfort, milk transfer, and effective feeding. 🤍

Signs baby has a deep, effective latch:
✨ Mouth opens nice and wide
✨ More ar**la is visible above baby’s upper lip
✨ Chin is tucked deeply into the breast
✨ Nose is free or lightly touching the breast
✨ Baby’s body looks relaxed and comfortable
✨ You feel a strong, deep pulling sensation without pinching or pain

Breastfeeding may feel like strong tugging, but it shouldn’t hurt. Persistent ni**le pain, pinching, clicking, slipping off, or ni**le damage can be signs that something needs adjusting.

Want to feel more confident with latch, positioning, milk supply, and those first few weeks of breastfeeding? 🤍 My Breastfeeding Foundations course walks you through everything I wish every parent knew before baby arrives. Find it through the link in my bio or comment FOUNDATIONS.

Save this for those early newborn feeds and send it to a breastfeeding mama who might need it. 🤱🏼

08/28/2026

A shallow latch isn’t always obvious 👀

And just because baby is on the breast doesn’t necessarily mean the latch is deep or effective.

Signs of a shallow latch can include ni**le pain or damage, clicking, slipping on and off the breast, long feeds, or baby struggling to transfer milk effectively.

A deeper latch can help baby transfer milk more efficiently while making breastfeeding much more comfortable for you. 🤍

Want to feel more prepared before baby arrives? 🤍 My Breastfeeding Foundations course walks you through latch, positioning, milk supply, what to expect in those first days, pumping basics and more, so you can go into breastfeeding feeling prepared instead of overwhelmed.

✨ Breastfeeding Foundations is available through the link in my bio or comment FOUNDATIONS.

Save this so you know what to look for during your next feed, and send it to a breastfeeding mama who might need it.

What I wish every mom knew BEFORE baby arrives 🤍Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturall...
08/28/2026

What I wish every mom knew BEFORE baby arrives 🤍

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. And you shouldn’t have to wait until you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and Googling at 2 AM to learn how feeding actually works.

That’s exactly why I created Breastfeeding Foundations.
As an IBCLC, RN, and mom, I took the information I wish every expecting parent had before birth and put it into one simple, self paced course.

We cover what actually matters in those first days, including milk supply, latch, positioning, newborn feeding patterns, pumping, combo feeding, common concerns, and how to know when you need extra support.

Because preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives can make those first few days feel a whole lot less overwhelming. 🤍

Comment FOUNDATIONS and I’ll send you the link, or visit ashleyshapirolactation.com/courses 🤍

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