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Comparing Breast Pumps: Medela, Megna & Spectra Brittany Busbee First-time Mom, First-time Pumper I am a first-time mom to my beautiful baby girl and I really had no idea what to expect about breastfeeding. Honestly, I knew even less about using a breast pump…so, keep that in mind when I was faced with using one! […]
by Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC You finally got the hang of breastfeeding. You perfected baby’s latch, you’ve mastered the football hold while texting, and baby has a ton of poop diapers so you know your milk supply is right on track. But since you’ve started pumping, you’ve noticed variations in the color of your breast milk. […]
By Jenn Foster, MA, IBCLC, RLC We’ve all heard that “breast is best”…but, why? What’s so different about breast milk anyway? Is it really that important? The answer is, yes! And here is why: A baby’s digestive system isn’t mature enough to prevent infections until around 6 months of age. That’s why it’s recommended to […]
by Jenn Foster, IBCLC With the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), insurance companies now MUST cover a breast pump for mothers during their pregnancies. This includes Medicaid and Medicare. There are a few plans that are an exception aka “grandfathered in. So how does it work? Insurance companies contract with DMEs (Durable Medical […]
by Jenn Foster, MA, IBCLC, RLC You aren’t alone…don’t suffer in silence! The prevalence of Postpartum Depression or Postnatal Depression has been documented in affecting an alarming 13-20% of women after the delivery of their baby. In fact, the U.S. Surgeon General Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding indicated that PPD affects a minimum of […]
By: By Malaika Ludman, MPH, CLC, Doula In 2016, the United Nations Children’s Fund reported that at least 535 million children were living in countries affected by emergencies. Emergencies include natural disasters (i.e. hurricanes), family crises (i.e. sudden homelessness), and man-made disasters where access to infrastructure is limited. Disasters are occurring more frequently and with […]
Traveling after having a baby is definitely a whole new kind of adventure. The first concern that should come to mind is how to feed your little one, especially if you’re pumping. Whether you are exclusively pumping, traveling without your baby and need to keep up with your supply, or just want to bring a […]
by Amanda G Not every mama has the option to work from home after she brings that bundle of joy into the world. This truth makes feeding baby challenging for those of us who are pumping and working. The question then becomes, “what am I supposed to do and how do I do it”? Before you […]
As a mom, being exhausted is a pretty normal part of having a new baby. With lack of sleep and an intense focus on your little one’s needs over your own, there is a pretty good chance that your immune system will get run down at some point. So what happens when you come down […]
By Melissa Portunato, IBCLC Dealing with a natural disaster can be extremely stressful. Here in the US, Hurricanes and other natural disasters threaten various parts of our nation. With this comes the ominous thought that our precious, pumped mother’s milk may go wasted and on the other hand, that we may be faced with feeding […]
Every nursing mother wonders from time to time if she is producing enough milk. Hey, we’re moms, worrying and wondering is what we do. If you’re pumping, there is an added step to the dance of supply and demand. How do you know if you need to increase your supply? Should you pump more? Some […]
by: Brittney F. Let’s face it, Moms, there are A LOT of choices out there when it comes to breast pumps. If you’ve chosen Spectra, congratulations! As a breast pump company, we offer the best options for the busy nursing Mother. Our pumps are versatile, discreet, and most importantly, NATURAL feeling. A lot of Moms […]
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