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Mama Blog

Welcome to our Journal where we will be talking everything Breastfeeding and Pumping.

Choosing The Right Spectra Breast Pump
Getting Started with my Spectra Breast Pump

The first few weeks after your baby finally arrives is the time to soak in those yummy newborn snuggles. You shouldn’t have to worry about pumping just yet. But when you are ready, you might pump f...

What is Power Pumping?
What is Power Pumping?

Power pumping is a strategy used to increase milk supply by mimicking a baby cluster feeding at the breast. Cluster feeding is normal newborn behavior associated with short, frequent feeding patter...

Finding Your Flange Size
Finding Your Flange Size

Pumping should never hurt. Whether a mom is exclusively breast pumping or will be away from her baby for any reason, it will be significantly more efficient when the pump is set up correctly. This ...

Breastfeeding and Sibling Support
Breastfeeding and Sibling Support

We know moms reach their breastfeeding goals when they feel loved and supported. We know moms learn to breastfeed while watching their moms, aunts, and sisters breastfeed. Sibling support can make ...

Single Pumping vs Double Pumping
Single Pumping vs Double Pumping

All Spectra baby USA electric breast pumps have the functionality to be used for single or double breast pumping. Research shows using double pumping will help drain the breasts better and make you...

5 Quick Tips for Pumping at Work
5 Quick Tips for Pumping at Work

You’ve finally gotten into a sweet groove with breastfeeding and now it’s time to head back to the office. You can absolutely continue to breastfeed and maintain a healthy milk supply while away fr...

mom holding 9 plus breast pump
Spectra 9 Plus Electric Breast Pump

The 9 Plus is Spectra’s smallest pump, weighing in at only ½ a pound! This tiny, but mighty pump offers the ultimate in on-the-go single or double pumping. The rechargeable battery allows for conve...

Child Care and the Breastfed Baby
Child Care and the Breastfed Baby

It’s likely that at some point, your breastfed baby will be cared for by someone else other than yourself. Sometimes it’s temporary while other times it can be long term like when returning to work...

Night Weaning
Night Weaning

Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Sleep is a sensitive and often sensationalized topic among so-called parenting gurus, authors, and creators of online sleep courses. However, let me reassure you ...

Nipple Shields: Yay or Nay?
Nipple Shields: Yay or Nay?

Are your nipples sore from nursing your newborn? Are you thinking of purchasing a nipple shield to prepare for your breastfeeding journey? Wait! Don’t grab that nipple shield just yet! Temporary us...

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy
Breastfeeding and Pregnancy

Did you just find out you’re expecting a new baby and you’re currently breastfeeding? So many emotions can begin to flood your mind when you start to process that a new little one will be joining y...

The Over Achiever: When one breast produces more than the other
The Over Achiever: When one breast produces more than the other

By: Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC Have you noticed that one of your breasts seems to consistently produce more milk? If you’re pumping, this may be even more noticeable. If your baby nurses, you m...

5 Quick Tips for Pumping at Work
5 Quick Tips for Pumping at Work

by Amanda G. Pumping at work gets much more manageable once you figure out the logistics and get yourself into a routine. Here are five quick tips to make pumping at work easier. Leave an extra ...