Posts filed under: Technique

Technique

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...

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...

Pumping Techniques: Massage, Compression, and Hand Expression

Massage, compression, and hand expression are methods you can use to ensure the most removal of milk from your breasts. A Deeper Look: Hands-on pumping through the use of breast...

What is Power Pumping?

Power pumping is a method used to increase milk supply.  It can replace a normal pump session or be temporarily added at a time you would not normally pump.  A...