It doesn’t have to be all or nothing
With breastfeeding is it all or nothing? When her breasts didn’t respond well to the breast pump this mom decided to aim to combination feed and still go for the natural duration of breastfeeding.
A tale of a school, a teen, a baby, and a global community
I can’t help but dream of the day when, of all the things to fight for, breastfeeding will no longer make the list. Because it will just be. Society will finally walk the talk and supporting breastfeeding will be as common place as supporting eating, sleeping, and other normal healthy lifestyle choices. Accommodations for breastfeeding moms won’t be given a second thought, it will be accepted and encouraged without discrimination.
Pumping 201- working, exclusively pumping, volume, and weaning
In this article, we’ll look at pumping when you return to work or school and pumping exclusively, either by choice or for a health condition. Hopefully, these tips will help anyone facing these situations to successfully provide breastmilk for their child(ren). Just like before, if a certain situation applies or doesn’t apply to you, feel free to skip to or past it.
Pumping 101: who, what, when, where, and how – part 1
Going to be expressing your milk? Your options, selection a pump (if you need one), and pumping basics are covered by Star Rodriguiz, IBCLC, in this first part on Pumping 101.
Unsupportive Support- the offers of help
Oh how they want to help: help mom get some rest, help mom get a break, help mom get something done… help themselves hold the baby… Not all offers of help are actually helpful. Can others help a new mom without there being a bottle involved?
Hygeia EnJoye- a pump that sucks… good.
I’ve used a lot of breast pumps over the years and share my opinion of the Hygeia EnJoye.
