Monthly Archives: January 2022

How to Store Milk: Fridge

Where should you store your milk?  What container should your milk be stored in? What temperature should milk be stored at?  How long can milk be stored for? Knowing these answers will...

How to Store Milk: Freezer

When should you store milk in the freezer?  What should milk be stored in?  How long can it be stored for?  Knowing these answers will help properly preserve your milk through good milk...

Troubleshooting: Breast Pain While Pumping

You should not be in pain while pumping, so let’s troubleshoot the reason you are in pain. A Deeper Look: While you may feel discomfort or mild tenderness the first...

The Basics on How to Use a Breast Pump

It seems like you should just be able to put the pump pieces together and fit them to your breasts and press the “on” button on the pump right?  And...

How to Determine the Correct Flange Size

Using the correct flange size is incredibly important for your comfort while pumping as well as efficient milk removal. A Deeper Look: What are Flanges? Flanges, or breast shields, are...

Let-downs: What Are They and Why Do We Want Them?

A let-down is a conditioned reflex in which your body releases or ejects milk from your breasts.  A let-down makes milk removal more efficient. A Deeper Look: When your nipple is...