Tips & Tricks
Yes, your pump is a closed system!
One of the most important features for you to look for when you are selecting your breast pump is the ability to clean your breast pump and have it stay clean. Yet, not all pumps come with this ability and risk the possibility of contaminating your milk. Breast pumps,...
Keeping Up Your Milk Supply When You Are Stressed
When you are scared, anxious, or stressed, the stress hormones (mainly Adrenaline, Cortisol, and Norepinephrine) coursing through your body inhibit the release of oxytocin.
Caffeine in Breast Milk
Hey sleepy mama, we know that parenting a little one can require an extra boost, especially around daylight savings time. If you’re wondering if it’s safe to drink that cup of coffee that’s calling out to you, the answer is YES!
Breast Milk Changes Throughout The Day
Did you know that the composition of your breast milk changes throughout the day to adapt to your baby’s needs? It’s more than just a meal – it’s also a clock that provides time-of-day information to your growing baby.
Closed System vs. Open System Pump: Why This Difference Matters
Not all pumps are a true closed system, even when they claim to be.
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.
How to build a freezer stash
Leaving your baby for the first time can be very stressful, but storing enough milk for your baby to drink doesn’t have to be. Read on to help you understand how to store enough milk for when you are away from your baby.
Why You Need a Manual Pump: A Real Story from Ardo’s Lactation Counselor
Manual breast pumps are often overlooked when moms are shopping for a breast pump. However, a manual breast pump can be a lifesaver in times of need, or even as an alternative to an electric breast pump. Read on for the benefits of a manual pump.
Pump Tips
Pump Tips for new moms to help get more sleep.
The Anatomy of Breastfeeding
As soon as you give birth your body starts making prolactin. Prolactin is what tells your body to fill the breasts each time you feed your baby. With each breastfeed, the prolactin levels increase, but levels drop if breastfeeding is not frequent enough. It is important to keep high prolactin levels to keep your supply up. This is why cluster feeding is so important. When babies reach growth spurts they cluster feed to increase your supply to meet their needs. It is SO important to start breastfeeding as soon as possible to make sure you initiate your prolactin levels and start to increase them as your baby grows.
Breastfeeding After Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is always an interesting topic when I’m talking to pregnant moms. Many moms to be have had some sort of augmentation and are leery of whether they can breastfeed or not. I’m here to tell you that it totally depends, so let’s go through the things you need to know.
How to Get Your Insurance Covered Breast Pump
Your insurance will most likely pay for your breast pump! Really! Why? According to Healthcare.Gov, “Health insurance plans must provide breastfeeding support, counseling, and equipment for the duration of breastfeeding. These services may be provided before and after...
