When you’re exclusively pumping, you need easy access to your breasts as much as a nursing mom does! In addition, though, you also want to be sure that your bra works with your hands-free pumping setup. Here are six of the best nursing bras for pumping, including the different types of bras, and what to look for when picking one…. View Post
Moms of new babies don’t have a ton of spare time to sit around and pump breast milk, so it can be a struggle when it takes 30 minutes or more to feel “empty.” The good news is that there are some things that you can try to speed up pumping breast milk when pumping seems to take forever! Here… View Post
Juggling pumping breast milk and working is easier at some jobs than others. While women that work in an office can usually take pumping breaks or work on a laptop while they pump, it’s a lot harder for nurses, teachers, and bus drivers. Here’s what to do if you can’t pump at work (or aren’t able to pump for as… View Post
Nipple pain when you’re exclusively pumping can be difficult to manage, because you can’t take a break to let yourself heal without losing milk supply. Obviously, what you should do to fix your nipple pain depends on what is causing the breast pain related to pumping. However, it’s not always clear what the underlying issue is. Here are some questions… View Post
One of the challenging things about pumping breast milk at work is dealing with your breast pump parts. In addition to packing them and carrying them back and forth every day, you also have to constantly wash them! Here’s how to clean pump parts at work with the least amount of hassle. Some common questions regarding how to clean breast… View Post
The CDC has recently issued guidelines for cleaning breast pump parts. Previously, there were no official guidelines; the CDC decided to publish these after the death of preterm infant was linked to contaminated pump parts. Here is what the CDC recommends, and how to make following the recommendations as easy as possible. More information on the very sad case of… View Post