When breastfeeding and pumping come to mind, the first thought that typically comes to mind is a mama’s return from maternity leave. If you’re a mom, you know this can be an exciting transition bac...
You’re on top of your breast pumping game. You have part of the fridge and a freezer full of milk. You are rich with liquid goal for your baby, hooray! As your freezer gets fuller, you may be sta...
Spectra S1 Plus Electric Breast Pump If you are a busy mom on the go looking for outlet-free customized pumping sessions, then the Spectra S1 is the perfect pump for you! A favorite among exclusiv...
If you’re breastfeeding and not quite ready to start growing your family, you might be considering birth control. Most birth control methods are not harmful to your breastfed baby, but some forms o...
Pumping breastmilk for your baby is a huge accomplishment, one that takes time, hard work, and patience. You are already juggling the work of caring for a newborn, maintaining a household, and poss...
By Danina Avery Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Breastfeeding Counselor Doula-ing is the act of educating, loving, respecting, listening, embracing, advocating for, and assisting a person prenatall...
What is the “Magic Number”? The “Magic Number” refers to the number of times per day a breastfeeding mom needs to empty her breasts to maintain healthy milk production. This theory is based on indi...
We’re unboxing The Spectra Synergy Gold Dual Electric Breast Pump just in time for Christmas! If you’re on the fence about purchasing the SG or have questions on what makes it special, read on for ...
Starting SolidsBy Monica Auslander Moreno, MS, RDNEssencenutritionmiami.com@eatlikemonica Food before the age of one provides supplemental nutrition to the majority of the infant’s intake — breastm...
By Jennifer Gaskill As a first-time mother, I experienced both the demanding and rewarding sides of providing breast milk for my child. My breastfeeding journey was unique and challenging. Like man...
By Jacquelyn Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC A breath mint, candy cane, or peppermint patty all seem pretty harmless, right? Did you know that peppermint is often the sneaky culprit of reduced milk supp...
It’s hard enough to care for a newborn while you recover from childbirth; throw pumping in the mix, and it can be challenging to juggle it all. But we have good news on the horizon! Often, there ar...
Setting up a pumping station is an inexpensive and practical way to make breastfeeding easier for all moms! This simple DIY can save you time and allow you the mobility to move around the house to ...