Lots of new parents wonder when they should start pumping breast milk. Can you start pumping too early? A lot depends on your individual circumstances, so here’s what to consider. When is it too early to pump breast milk? You might have heard that you shouldn’t start pumping before 2 (or 3, or 4) weeks after your baby is born…. View Post
Many breastfeeding parents find that oatmeal helps increase their milk supply, and one great (and delicious!) way to eat oatmeal is overnight oats. Here’s how to make lactation overnight oats with peanut butter and chocolate chips. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click through and make a purchase, I’ll be compensated at no additional cost… View Post
Juggling pumping breast milk and working is easier at some jobs than others. Here’s what to do if you can’t pump at work (or if you aren’t able to pump for as long as you’d like). This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click through and make a purchase, I’ll be compensated at no additional cost… View Post
Do you need a breast pump bag? Idaho Jones has two great options – one breast pump backpack and one tote bag – with plenty of compartments and pockets for storing your pump and your gear! Here’s a complete Idaho Jones review. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click through and make a purchase, I’ll… View Post
New parents don’t have a lot of extra 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 it seems to take forever! Here are 12… View Post
One thing that many new parents struggle with is losing the baby weight while they are breastfeeding. How many calories does breastfeeding burn, exactly? Here’s how you can figure that out. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click through and make a purchase, I’ll be compensated at no additional cost to you. I only recommend… View Post