There is a lot of conflicting information out there about what is safe when it comes to breastfeeding and alcohol. Here’s what you need to know about what the experts say, when it makes sense to pump and dump, plus an experiment I did with testing breast milk for alcohol to see what effect a few glasses of wine had… View Post
Other than a breast pump – which is obviously the most important thing that you need for pumping! – there are lots of breast pumping accessories and products that can make your life much, much easier. Here are eleven essential breastfeeding products for pumping. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click through and make a purchase,… View Post
Exclusive pumping can be HARD. It’s challenging to manage your baby while you pump, middle of the night pumping sessions are exhausting, and your pump can feel like a ball and chain. Here are six pieces of exclusive pumping encouragement to remember when you’re having a rough day! Exclusive pumping is something to be proud of, not ashamed of Exclusive… View Post
Some women don’t get their periods back until they wean, but others go through a time where they are both menstruating and breastfeeding. Here’s what you need to know about having your period while breastfeeding – when it might come, how it may affect your milk supply, and what’s normal. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if… View Post
Are you trying to pump breastmilk and finding that nothing is coming out? There are a few different reasons why this can happen. Here are some answers to the question “why won’t milk come out when I pump,” and what you can do about it! This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click a link and… View Post
Thrush is often the go-to suspect when a lactating mother has breast pain that’s not in a specific spot (which is likely a clogged milk duct) and is not accompanied by a fever (which likely mastitis). Here is what breastfeeding thrush is, plus the symptoms, how to treat it, and how to prevent it in the future. This post may… View Post