Pumping tips

When my daughter was born, I started exclusively pumping from birth. I ended up exclusively pumping because my daughter was born prematurely and I knew I wanted to provide her …

The best natural remedies to increase milk supply are: frequent nursing and pumping sessions, hand expression after pumping or nursing, lots of skin to skin time, eating enough calories,
drinking lots of water, resting and reducing stress, oatmeal, omega 3s, veggies, and spices

When beginning to pump, it is important to understand: How your pump works, all the supplies and pump parts you will need, the frequency of pumping sessions, how to stick with a pumping schedule, techniques to pump until empty such as massaging and hand expressing, and milk storage guidelines.

When I was pregnant and deciding which breast pump to select, I heard great things about both the Spectra and the Medela Pump In Style Advanced breast pumps. Many moms loved both of these pumps. I compared all of the features on the two pumps to help you decide which one will work the best for you!

How do you transport breast milk on a plane? Pack a cooler with frozen ice packs and frozen bags of milk. Traveling through security is easier if your milk is frozen. Breast milk is considered a medical liquid and you can bring breast milk in reasonable quantities in your carry on according to the TSA

To prevent clogged milk ducts pump until empty, do not skip pumping sessions and wear loose clothing. To clear a clogged duct: get the milk flowing with heat and massage, and get the milk out by pumping frequently and in different positions.

I started pumping when my infant was in the NICU. She was born prematurely and we couldn’t practice latching for the first few weeks. So, I researched how to purchase …

The best way to fix back, neck and shoulder pain while pumping is to be aware of your posture. Try changing positions while pumping and stretch after each session. Some items I used to correct pain were: pillows, a footstool, heating pads, and angled flanges. Ibuprofen and drinking water also helped.

When I returned to work, I was faced with a whole new set of challenges with pumping. One of the difficult things with pumping at work was drying my pump …

You may notice that you have a lower milk supply at the end of the day, especially in the afternoon, evening, and at night. Does it seem like your baby …