Guide to Power Pumping
You had your baby, you started your breastfeeding journey, and then suddenly, your supply dips or your baby wants more. What gives?! Well, I’m here to tell you supply dips…
How Often to Replace Pump Parts
If you’re reading this, you already know that pumping is a fantastic asset to a breastfeeding journey. Most people don’t know that you need to be replacing your pump parts…
Managing and Preventing Mastitis
Breastfeeding is not always all snuggles and full bellies – sometimes, there are difficulties and complications. Mastitis is one of the possible complications of breastfeeding. Mastitis occurs in about 2-10%…
7 Breastfeeding Pumping Tips to Get More Breast Milk
Pumping, while also breastfeeding full-time, can feel cumbersome. Sometimes pumping mamas (who are also breastfeeding full-time) have to pump multiple times to get enough milk for one feeding. Knowing facts…
Pumping: Are You Using the Right Flange Size?
Every new mom with a brand new breast pump has this same experience. Imagine it: you’re opening your new pump for the first time. You’re excited and ready to give…
Pumping and Breastfeeding: Why, When, & How Often
You’re going to get mixed opinions on pumping milk, but we’re here to guide you through to make pumping the best possible experience. Whether you’re exclusively pumping or pumping to…
How to Get a Breastpump from Insurance
Using a pump can be a great resource when breastfeeding, whether you use it occasionally or full-time. Did you know that you can get a breast pump for free?! Read more…
Breastfeeding and Returning to Work or School
Many women go back to work or school once maternity leave is over. Just because you’re going back to work doesn’t mean that you have to stop breastfeeding, though many…
What are Plugged Milk Ducts and How do You Prevent Them while Breastfeeding?
Your breast has ducts, or ‘pipes,’ that carry breastmilk from the alveoli, grape-like structures that produce and store breastmilk, to your nipples during breastfeeding. It is common to experience a…
Breastmilk Storage Guidelines: How to Safely Store Breastmilk at Room Temperature, in the Fridge, and the Freezer
There’s a lot of information about the best ways to store breastmilk, but we’ll give you the simple things you must know. We are here to help! Storing breastmilk is…