With both of my babies, I got my period back at 9 months postpartum, which means that there were a few months of dealing with having my period and exclusively pumping at the same time. Aside from the hassle of having your period, one thing that many women struggle with is the drop in breast milk supply that can occur… 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
When I decided to start trying to lose weight after I had my first baby, I was exclusively pumping for my son and was concerned that trying to lose weight would impact my milk supply. I also wasn’t sure how many extra calories I needed for breastfeeding. When I was pregnant with him, I gained 55 pounds, which is 20-30 pounds… 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