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The Best Wearable Breast Pumps
Wearable Breast Pumps Breast pumps have been a game-changer in modern parenting, offering a practical solution for mothers who wish to provide breast milk to their babies while managing other responsibilities. From manual pumps to electric ones, the journey has been long. And now, we have entered the era of wearable breast pumps. This article…
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Breast Milk Lollies & Ice Cream
The Breast Milk Lollies! Pure Breast milk made into special lollies and ice cream for infants and toddlers. Not only are these incredible little inventions meant to fulfill the need for nutrition, but they are also handy for teething. So, How Are These Good for Your Child? Make Your Ice Treats! If you are the…
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How to Make Your Own Hands-Free Pumping Bra.
Want to Make Your Own Hands-Free Pumping Bra? Hands-free pumping gives a mother more freedom while allowing working mothers a way to pump whenever they need to, even while sitting at their desks at work or pumping in the car on the way to work. You can make your own pumping bras or spend some…
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Not Pumping Enough Milk
Pumping can sometimes be challenging, especially if you are exclusively pumping. It isn’t always easy to reach a certain amount of milk expressed per day. Also, pumps don’t always extract milk as well as babies do. Therefore, if more of your baby’s nourishment is coming from pumping rather than direct breastfeeding, it may be harder…
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Paced Bottle Feeding
Having the baby drink directly from the mother’s breast is always the preferred way to feed. Other feeding methods, such as finger or cup feeding, could also be considered before introducing a bottle. When breastfed babies are bottle-fed, a slow-pace feeding method is recommended. Paced feeding prevents overfeeding and nipple preference. By decreasing the potentially overwhelming flow…
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Can You Mix Formula and Breast Milk?
You may have some concerns about mixed feeding. But rest assured, if your baby is breastfeeding regularly and there are no medical reasons, then you don’t need to supplement with formula. Your breast milk should be enough! However, there may be situations where mixed feeding is a great solution, like if you have a low milk…
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Power Pumping to Increase Milk Supply Quickly
Some mothers may not see the results they are looking for when adding only a few pumping sessions into the mix. If this is you, you might want to consider power pumping. Power Pumping (PP) Before using any of the PP tips below, read, “Is my baby getting enough milk while breastfeeding?” What Is Power…
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How Long Is Breast Milk Good For?
The longevity of breast milk depends on how it is stored. These guidelines will help prevent spoilage and ensure that your breast milk is safe for your baby to consume Ensuring that your baby receives the best quality breast milk is important. The longevity of breast milk depends on how it is stored. To ensure…
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Exclusive Pumping – The Benefits Outweigh the Challenges
Drain your breasts as much as possible with every pumping session; this will signal your body to produce more milk. Drink lots of fluids, especially water, this will hydrate your body to increase milk production. Exclusively pumping, also known as Eping, is a way for a mother to continue to give her baby breast milk when breastfeeding…
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Blood in Your Breast Milk? Here’s What It Means and How to Handle It
Blood found in breast milk is usually not a serious issue; about 15% of all breastfeeding mothers have blood in their milk, most don’t notice it. You may find blood inside your baby’s mouth after breastfeeding, in your baby’s spit-up, or in your baby’s stools. Blood In Breast Milk Can You Continue to Breastfeed? “I…
Breastfeeding Problems & Solutions
Category: Pumping & Expressing Milk
Learn how to make pumping and expressing breast milk easier and more effective. From choosing the right breast pump to storing milk safely, this section provides tips and techniques to help you maintain supply and feed your baby with confidence.