If you’re going to take a trip while you’re exclusively pumping, you’re going to be traveling with breast milk! Below I’ve laid out everything you need to think about when traveling with breast milk (and your baby), whether you’re driving or flying to your destination, and whether you’re traveling with frozen breast milk or fresh. Traveling With Breast Milk by Car… View Post
Juggling multiple children when you need to pump can be challenging! Here are some tips to help you manage older siblings while pumping breast milk. I asked our Facebook group of exclusive pumpers what their best tips were for managing their older children when pumping. (Related: Tips for Entertaining Baby While You Pump) Here are their five best pumping-with-kids hacks…. View Post
This healthy lactation granola is an easy and delicious breakfast or snack that’s perfect for breastfeeding mom! It has lots of oats and flaxseed to help you stay energized and boost your milk supply at the same time. When my baby was a newborn, I was hungry all. the. time. I needed to eat something after every pumping session. If… View Post
Part of the fun of having a baby is getting to dress him or her up! Etsy has some onesies that are perfect for exclusive pumpers to celebrate their exclusive pumping journey. Here are a few of the best breastfeeding onesies! Celebrating Your Breastfeeding Experience (Exclusive Pumping IS Breastfeeding) A lot of exclusive pumpers didn’t choose to exclusively pump. You… View Post
Clogged ducts are painful and can quickly lead to mastitis. If you are prone to recurrent plugged ducts, it’s a good idea to try to prevent them if possible. Here’s what you need to know about taking lecithin for recurrent plugged ducts – how it works, what kind to get (soy vs sunflower lecithin), and what dosage to take. … View Post
You can’t take a break from breastfeeding when you have damaged nipples, so getting relief is really important! Applying nipple cream can help you soothe the pain and heal more quickly. Here is information about how to use nipple cream, the different types (lanolin vs no lanolin), and a list of the best nipple creams out there for you to… View Post