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Power Outage Pumping

Written by Jennifer, IBCLC If you rely solely on electricity for pumping your breast milk, you should think of additional options to power your electric breast pump or additional options to remove your breast milk. In the event of a power outage, especially one that...

Breast Milk Rainbow

There are SO many colors of breast milk it can be quite shocking for new moms. When you’re used to seeing your breast milk appear one color and suddenly it’s a completely different color, there’s a reason for that! Most of the time, breast milk is...

Closed System vs. Open System Pump: Why This Difference Matters

All parents want to provide the best for their babies and having a true closed system breast pump should be a top priority. However, the term “closed system” is not highly regulated in the pump industry and many pump companies claim that their pumps are a...

Does More Pump Suction = Increased Milk Output?

When it comes to breast pumps, we need to stop viewing vacuum strength (suction) as the determining factor of a good pump. In fact, strong pump suction can cause permanent nipple damage and decreased milk supply. As breastfeeding professionals, we are all here to help...