I’m a lactation counselor with Ardo. Let’s talk – just relax! Having trouble with a letdown? Want to increase your milk production? Try these tips to help relax and pump more milk! Research shows that moms who practice relaxation techniques while pumping or...
I’m a lactation counselor with Ardo. Let’s talk – your milk changes throughout the day! Your breastmilk is just amazing! The composition of your breast milk changes throughout the day to adapt to your baby’s needs. Your milk is more than just a meal –...
I’m a lactation counselor with Ardo. Let’s talk Montgomery glands! No, those little bumps around your nipples aren’t pimples! Nope, those little bumps surrounding your nipple on the on the areola are called Montgomery glands. They produce a natural oil that cleans,...
Don’t compare what you pump to what other moms pump! Many moms worry that the milk they pump doesn’t look like what other moms have posted on social media – milk bottles filled with over 5oz of milk, a fat layer so think that the bottle can be turned over without...
Although they have the word “pump” in the title, silicone “breast pumps” are not actual breast pumps. Instead, they should really be termed “silicone milk collectors”. These devices use suction to stay on the breast and are designed specifically to use on one breast...
