I had a great experience using fenugreek to boost my supply when I was exclusively pumping and about 4 weeks post-partum. Between taking it and consistently pumping about two hours per day, I was able to get my supply up from 24oz per day to about 35oz per day in a week or so. Below are some common questions about fenugreek usage: What… View Post
If you’re looking for a nursing cover so that you feel more comfortable nursing or pumping in public, it can be a little overwhelming. Not only are there a ton of cute patterns to choose from, there are several different types of covers, each of which has their own advantages, disadvantages, and learning curve. Here’s what to think about when… View Post
Can you get your breast milk back several months after weaning? Many women are successful in rebuilding a milk supply. Here’s what you need to know about how to relactate using a breast pump, including relactation pumping schedules. What is Relactation, and What is Induced Lactation? Relactation means re-developing your milk supply after weaning your baby from nursing (or yourself… View Post
In a perfect world, your partner (if you have one) would help care for your baby while you pump. However, that isn’t always practical: if you are exclusively pumping and on maternity leave, or are a stay-at-home mom, or are a single mom, there will be lots of times where you will need to figure out how to pump breast… View Post
Mastitis, in short, is terrible – you are knocked down as if you have the flu (complete with a fever, chills, and pain), your boob feels like it’s going to explode, and oh, you still have to take care of a baby and pump every few hours. Here’s how to know if you have mastitis, mastitis treatment information, and how… View Post
There is nothing worse than defrosting a bag of breast milk and having the milk leak all over your fridge or sink! Here are three methods for defrosting breast milk WITHOUT leaks, so that no milk is wasted. There are three ways to defrost frozen breast milk – in warm water, in cold water, and in the fridge. Breast milk… View Post