When the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010, many moms-to-be were thrilled that insurance companies were now required by law to cover the cost of getting a breast pump. And while the law has certainly helped make breast pumps more affordable, the law didn’t say that insurance companies had to cover all types…
Breast pumps
What are the best suction settings to use on a breast pump?
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…
Why Pregnant Moms Should Open Flexible Spending Accounts
New moms know that having a baby can be very expensive. Not only do you have to buy a new crib, car seat, clothes and much more, but there are all of the additional expenses of paying for childcare, additional doctors visits and more that quickly add up. That’s why, if you are good at…
7 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Breast Pump
When it comes to choosing a breast pump, we know there are lots of different pumps to pick from. And having so many good options to choose from can be very overwhelming and hard to know what pump would be best for you. And unfortunately, you may not know what breast pump will be best…
Preventing Discomfort While Breast Pumping
The first time the breast pump felt like a kitten nipping you, it caught you by surprise. You didn’t expect it to pinch. You tried again, thinking you’d “toughen up”…only to find the same “ouchy” feeling. What happened?
