Lactation Pro: Ann Schuchardt RN, BSN, IBCLC

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Breastfeeding success starts before baby arrives 🤍
I'll guide you from pregnancy to your goals & beyond
🔥93% of my prenatal moms hit their breastfeeding goals & breastfeed 1+ year
25+ years of experience | Omaha’s LC
📍In-home | Virtual | Online course

09/10/2026

I get messages like these all the time.

Baby is 3 days old. Feeding isn’t going well. Mom is overwhelmed. Or they’ve just left the pediatrician and baby isn’t gaining weight.

They need help now.

Here’s the struggle: when you wait until you desperately need an IBCLC, unfortunately you may be waiting days to actually be seen. 😔

And when you’re exhausted, worried about your baby’s weight, or feeding hurts, the last thing you want to hear is, ‘My first opening is three days from now.’

That’s why I encourage families to establish care with me prenatally.

This means I’m already waiting in the wings. We’ve met. We have a plan. And most importantly, you’re already on my radar for when your baby arrives.

Because when feeding isn’t going well, three days can feel like forever. 💚

09/08/2026

“Feeding the freezer” as we call it!

~Pacifiers-the right pacifier is usually fine!
~Formula-if you need it-it’s there for a reason!
~Alcohol-have that drink mama! Just breastfeed first and wait to feed again until you don’t feel the effects of the alcohol.

~Freezer stash-there’s no rush for this! Work on latching and then start pumping. No need to pump after every feeding to build that stash! 💙

09/04/2026

Everyone tells you what to have ready before baby comes…

✔️ Car seat
✔️ Bassinet
✔️ Diapers
✔️ Pediatrician
✔️ 47 things you’ll probably never use 😂

But the one thing I wish EVERY expecting mom had?

An IBCLC on speed dial. 📲

Not someone you have to frantically Google at 2 a.m. when breastfeeding hurts, baby won’t latch, your milk is coming in, or you’re suddenly questioning EVERYTHING.

Someone you already know.
Someone who knows your goals.
Someone waiting in the wings who can say, “I’ve got you. Here’s what we’re going to do.”

Because breastfeeding support shouldn’t start once things are falling apart.

Put an IBCLC on the baby registry. 😉

09/02/2026

‼️Please, please, please follow these guidelines if asked to supplement your baby!

One main reason your baby’s doctor will ask you to supplement is due to weight loss or poor weight gain.

And yes, absolutely start supplementing!!

But also:
‼️Schedule an appointment with an IBCLC!!
At this visit we will evaluate the latch and intake at the breast to see WHY baby isn’t gaining weight well.
It could be related to milk supply or baby’s latch and efficiency at the breast.

‼️Start pumping!!
If baby isn’t latching and removing the milk well we need to get that milk moving to protect the milk supply!
If it’s a milk supply issue we need the extra stimulation to make more milk!

‼️Supplement with your pumped milk!
You don’t have to use formula if you have pumped breast milk! Use your milk first and formula if you don’t have enough pumped breast milk.

‼️Use a slow flow bottle ni**le and give the bottle in a paced feeding style!
No need to overwhelm baby by using too fast of a bottle ni**le! Keep the bottle parallel to the floor while baby sits up OR lay baby on his/her side and do a side lying position.

We review ALL of this during a visit!!

Big takeaway:
✅Help baby gain weight
✅Evaluate what’s going on
✅Protect milk supply

It definitely does take a village! So glad I was able to be a part of that! ❤️
09/01/2026

It definitely does take a village! So glad I was able to be a part of that! ❤️

08/28/2026

A tongue-tie release can release the restriction…but did anyone teach the tongue what to do next? 👅

Think about it this way: you wouldn’t expect to have ACL surgery and immediately walk normally again without physical therapy.

The same concept applies to a little tongue that has only ever practiced a dysfunctional movement pattern.

Releasing the restriction is only step one. RETRAINING the movement comes next.

After a release, baby may need help building the strength, coordination, symmetry, and range of motion needed to feed well. Supporting that new movement through individualized feeding work, positioning, bodywork, and/or therapy can help baby learn how to actually USE the new range of motion they now have.

Because simply releasing restricted tissue doesn’t automatically change the movement patterns baby has been practicing for weeks—or even months.

And ideally, that work doesn’t start only after the procedure. Preparing the body and working on function beforehand can be an important part of the process, too.

Without that preparation and follow-up support, a tongue-tie release may not give you the results you were hoping for.

The goal isn’t just a released frenulum.

The goal is a tongue that FUNCTIONS. 👏🏼 👏🏼

08/27/2026

Recently, a mom of a full term 2-week-old breastfed baby told me she was advised that because her baby weighed 4 kg, he should be taking 4 ounces at every feed.

FOUR ounces. Every feeding. At 2 weeks old. 🤯

Here’s where weight-based feeding calculations can get tricky with breastfed babies.

Breast milk intake doesn’t simply continue increasing as baby gets bigger. So using weight alone to determine how many ounces a breastfed baby “should” take can lead to unnecessarily large feeding volumes….and a whole lot of unnecessary worry for mom.

When in reality, the number on the scale is only one piece of the picture.

For a healthy breastfed baby, I want to look at milk transfer, feeding frequency, diaper output, growth over time, hunger and fullness cues, and how breastfeeding is actually going…..not just plug baby’s weight into an equation.

I’m NOT talking about babies in the NICU or babies with medical conditions requiring specific feeding plans.

But for a healthy, term breastfed baby? 🙅🏼‍♀️

Bigger baby does not automatically = bigger bottle. ❤️

Breastfeeding support shouldn’t end when you leave the hospital. And you shouldn’t have to figure it all out on your own...
08/23/2026

Breastfeeding support shouldn’t end when you leave the hospital.

And you shouldn’t have to figure it all out on your own.

I’m Ann — RN, BSN, IBCLC — and I’ve spent more than 25 years caring for moms and babies and 15+ years helping families breastfeed.

I provide 1:1 lactation support in the comfort of your own home, along with virtual visits when you need them, because breastfeeding rarely follows a textbook — and neither do babies. 😉

Whether you’re preparing before baby arrives or you’re already in the thick of it, I can help with:

✨ Prenatal breastfeeding preparation
✨ Latch & positioning
✨ Painful or difficult feeds
✨ Milk supply concerns
✨ Baby’s weight gain & milk transfer
✨ Pumping & fl**ge fitting
✨ Bottle feeding & bottle refusal
✨ Return to work planning
✨ Oversupply, fast letdown & feeding challenges
✨ And those “Is this normal?!” questions that always seem to come up at 10 p.m.

But what makes my care different?

I don’t just look at the latch.

With decades of experience as both a registered nurse and lactation consultant, I look at the whole picture — you, your baby, and how feeding is actually working for your family.

No judgment.
No pressure.
No cookie-cutter feeding plans.

Just experienced, evidence-based support, practical solutions, and someone in your corner who wants you to feel confident feeding your baby.

Because you don’t need more opinions.

You need real support. Real guidance. And a plan that gets real results. 💚

📍 In-home lactation care throughout the Omaha metro
💻 Virtual consultations available
🤰 Prenatal support encouraged — you do NOT have to wait until there’s a problem to call me!

Ready to feel prepared and supported?

Send me a DM or visit the link in my bio to get started.

Breastfeeding is about so much more than ounces. It’s the middle-of-the-night feeds.The tiny cues you’re trying to learn...
08/23/2026

Breastfeeding is about so much more than ounces.

It’s the middle-of-the-night feeds.
The tiny cues you’re trying to learn.
The “Is my baby getting enough?” worry.
The latch that looked fine in the hospital…but suddenly doesn’t feel fine at home.

And sometimes, it’s simply needing someone beside you who can say:

“I see what’s happening. Here’s what we’re going to do.”

That’s the kind of lactation care I believe in.

When I work with a family, I’m not just watching a feeding and sending you on your way. I’m looking at you, your baby, and the entire feeding picture.

How is baby latching and transferring milk?
How is your body responding?
Is baby gaining appropriately?
Is feeding comfortable and sustainable?
And most importantly — does this plan actually work for YOUR family?

Because breastfeeding isn’t just about nutrition.

It’s about connection. Trust. Confidence. And having the right guidance when things don’t go according to plan.

My goal isn’t for you to need me forever.

My goal is for you to eventually look at your baby and think:

“I know what he/she needs. I know what I’m doing. We’ve got this.” 💚

That’s the support I give you.

🏡 1:1 in-home lactation consultations
💻 Virtual support
🤰 Prenatal education & preparation
🍼 Pumping, bottle feeding & return-to-work support
🤍 Continued care throughout your breastfeeding journey

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Send me a DM or visit the link in my bio to learn how we can work together.

What if your first breastfeeding lesson happened before you were exhausted, hormonal, recovering from birth…and holding ...
08/23/2026

What if your first breastfeeding lesson happened before you were exhausted, hormonal, recovering from birth…and holding a brand-new baby?

That’s exactly why I created an online breastfeeding course, Abundant Beginnings.

After decades of working with moms and newborns, I’ve seen the same thing over and over:

Parents are often given just enough breastfeeding information to know they want to do it — but not enough to understand how breastfeeding actually works.

Then baby arrives.

Suddenly you’re trying to figure out latch, milk supply, feeding cues, cluster feeding, pumping, weight gain and whether your baby is getting enough…all while running on very little sleep.

I want you to know those things BEFORE you need them.

Abundant Beginnings is my comprehensive, self-paced prenatal breastfeeding course designed to give you the foundation I wish every new mom had before bringing her baby home.

Inside, we talk about:

🤍 How milk production actually works
🤍 Latch, positioning & feeding cues
🤍 How to know your baby is getting enough
🤍 Building and protecting your milk supply
🤍 Common breastfeeding challenges, and what to do about them
🤍 Pumping, fl**ge fitting & milk storage
🤍 Bottle feeding & preparing to return to work
🤍 Oversupply, low supply and other feeding concerns
🤍 What those first days and weeks REALLY look like

And I don’t just tell you what to do.

I teach you the WHY behind it.

Because when you understand what’s happening in your body and with your baby, you’re better equipped to recognize when things are going well; and when you may need some extra support.

Breastfeeding may be natural.

But that doesn’t mean you’re supposed to know how to do it without being taught.

Prepare now. Learn at your own pace. Rewatch whenever you need it.

And walk into those first days with your baby thinking:

“I know what to expect. I know what to look for. And I know where to turn if I need help.” 💚

✨ Abundant Beginnings — Your Prenatal Breastfeeding Course

Available through the link in my bio.

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Omaha, NE
68022, 68101–68164

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