You might have heard that a baby is more effective than a breast pump. What does this mean, and is it always true? Let’s break down pumping vs nursing output, and cases when a baby may not be more efficient than a pump. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click a link and take action,… View Post
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, whether you’re driving or flying to your destination, and whether you’re traveling with frozen breast milk or fresh. This post may contain affiliate links, which means… View Post
If you are exclusively pumping, it’s a good idea to try to get comfortable with pumping in public. It makes life a lot easier if you can pump in your car between errands, for example, versus running home to do it. Additionally, if pumping on the go isn’t an option, it’s easy to start feeling trapped at home and resentful… View Post
After I had my first baby, I spent the first three weeks struggling with nursing. Because he wasn’t gaining weight, before we left the hospital, the doctor recommended “triple feeding” – or nursing, pumping, and bottle feeding – each time I fed my baby. Triple feeding is difficult and exhausting, but can lead to a successful breastfeeding relationship (whether that… View Post
Most breast milk bags are made of plastic, are pre-sterilized, and are intended for a single use. After breastmilk is frozen and thawed in this kind of bag, the bag should be discarded. However, new reusable breast milk storage bags made of silicone are now an option, too! This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click… View Post
Medela makes several great breast pumps that dominate the market: the Medela Pump in Style, the Medela Freestyle, and the new Medela Freestyle Flex! Each of these pumps have their advantages: the Freestyle and the Freestyle Flex are smaller, more portable, and have a battery pack, while the Pump in Style is sold at a lower price point and – since… View Post