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...
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...
One of These Breasts Is Not Like the Other By: Jennifer Pitkin, BS, IBCLC of Ardo USA Are you a member of the Wonky Boob Club? Do you have a Stud and a Dud? Do you ever pump both sides and silently yell at one side, “WHY aren’t you pulling your weight?!” You’re not...
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...
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...
