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Tips and Things to Consider When Choosing a Breast Pump

With so many breast pump options on the market, it can be tough to decide what pump to invest in.  Let’s look at a few tips and things to consider...

When to Replace Pump Parts

Breast pump parts need to be replaced regularly to maintain efficient milk removal.  How often you need to replace pump parts depends on the specific part or whether you can...

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...

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...

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...

What is Your Milk Supply Like Postpartum?

Immediately after giving birth, a mama first produces a small amount of a milky fluid known as colostrum that is designed to be a baby’s first few meals.  After a...