Prior To First Use Do not wash/sterilize the tubing(s). They will never come into contact with breast milk since Spectra pumps are closed-system pumps. Wash all other parts in warm soapy water, ...
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. The...
If you have been researching breast pumps, the terms “primary pump” and “secondary pump” come up a lot — but what do they really mean? A primary breast pump is a tabletop pump designed for frequ...
by Bonne Dunham, IBCLC Pumping Milk…Am I Doing It Right? First of all, there are A LOT of right ways to do it! Pumping is a learned activity that gets easier with time and practice. At first, most ...
Clogged ducts can be extremely painful but completely treatable. How did you even get them in the first place? A clogged duct can be caused by a variety of different reasons from prolonged time wit...
The majority of breastfeeding mothers will express breastmilk during some part of their breastfeeding journey. Sometimes it can be when returning to work, taking a break while temporarily working o...
There’s been quite the buzz on “elastic nipples” lately. Whether you’re on social media or part of a virtual mommy group you’ve likely heard the term. It’s probably left you wondering if YOU have e...
By: Chrisie Rosenthal, IBCLC The Lactation Network Breastfeeding: The First Week Your little one is here! The first week of your baby’s life is sure to bring big emotions, special memories and a fe...
Your maternity leave might be coming to an end soon and instead of doing your typical trek to the office you now find yourself prepping for a new normal...working from home. Will your baby be home ...
Breastmilk is a living substance loaded with nutrients, antibodies, and vitamins, providing the perfect nutrition composition for your growing baby. Experts recommend breastfeeding exclusively for ...
Not all babies bite and the ones that do learn pretty quickly that mama does not like it and stop. If you’re part of the lucky few that does have a baby shark don’t worry mamas! Biting down at the ...
By Jacquelyn Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC I had met my breastfeeding goals with three out of my four children, with the fourth still nursing once or twice a day. Number four was about 2.5 years old a...
On June 27, 2022, The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its existing policy statement on breastfeeding. The revision has come at a controversial time amidst the current formula crisis, failed ...