When you read a description for any breast pump on the market, the manufacturers will almost always tout two things: how powerful the suction is (listed in mmHg), and how many stimulation and suction modes they have. But if you’re new to breast pumping, you may be wondering, how much power do I really need…
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Best Advice for Breast Pumping on a Plane
Now that more people are getting their Covid-19 vaccines, more people are planning to fly again. And if you’re a breast pumping mom who is planning to fly for work or to see friends and family, you may be wondering, “How exactly am I going to pump on the plane?” While pumping on a plane…
Why Is My Breast Pump Losing Suction?
Is your breast pump not pumping as much milk as it used to? Here are 6 things you can try to troubleshoot the problem. (Click below to see infographic larger).
Surprising Ways Your Breast Milk Changes
Did you know that all breast milk isn’t the same? It turns out that each bottle of breast milk is slightly different – its composition can change based on the time of day it was pumped, what we’ve been eating and even our stress levels when we pumped it. Here’s a little bit more about…
Pros and Cons of Wearable Breast Pumps
In the past few years, a new type of breast pump has come on the market that has been a game changer for many moms: the wearable breast pump. These breast pumps are just what they sound like — breast pumps that you can wear inside your bra without any tubes getting in your way.…
How to De-Stress While You Pump
These days, it seems almost everyone is stressed out. Whether people are worried about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the economy or just the state of the world, stress seems to be at an all-time high. And if you’re a new mom on top of it, you may feel even more stressed out. First, take a…
