All posts by: Kali

Your Menstrual Cycle and Its Effect on Your Breast Milk Supply

Did you know your menstrual cycle can affect your milk supply? Here’s what to expect when it comes to your menstrual cycle and breastfeeding.  A Deeper Look: When Will Your...

How to Store Milk: Weakened Immune System

There are different guidelines when storing milk intended for a baby that is hospitalized or has a weakened immune system. A Deeper Look: The best information on how to store...

How to Drop a Pump Session or Wean

A look at how to drop a pump, whether it will effect your milk supply, and how to begin weaning from the pump.   A Deeper Look: What Does “Dropping...

Determining How Often to Pump in a 24-Hour Period

How often you need to pump is different for every mama and can change throughout your EP journey. Read on to learn the tools to help you determine how many...

Determining How Long to Pump at Each Pump Session

There is a EP community recommended total amount of time to pump in a day for EPers, but the amount of time you need to pump at each session can...

Milk Production and the Effects of Medication and Pharmaceutical Galactagogues

A look at medication use while breastfeeding, the types of medications that may decrease your milk production, and the pharmaceutical galactagogues that can be prescribed by a doctor to help...

Galactagogues: the Effect of Herbs and Food on Milk Production

Can the foods or herbs you are eating decrease milk production?  Are there any foods or herbs that increase production?  These questions and more explored! A Deeper Look: What is...

How to Clean Breast Pump Parts

Keeping your pump parts clean is important for keeping your child healthy and allowing you to store your milk safely. A Deeper Look: Most, if not all, breast pump kits...

Troubleshooting: Breast Pain All The Time

Mama—your health is just as important as your baby’s health.  If you are in pain, don’t ignore it; take care of yourself. A Deeper Look: Just as with a job, there...

How to Increase Breast Milk Production

Milk production can be increased through frequent and efficient milk removal, physical techniques and galactagogues. A Deeper Look: The techniques to increasing your milk production can be divided into physical...