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Freemie Breast Cups: A Review

freemie breast cups

The Freemie Breast Cups are wearable accessory for the Freemie breast pumps, or to any pump! But how do they measure up to other wearable/portable pumps?? This review will cover how the Freemie Cups work, how to set them up, how to clean them, how to pour out your milk as well as the pros…

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The Haakaa Breast Pump PROS and CONS

haakaa breast pump pros and cons

The Haakaa Breast Pump, while technically a breast pump, is not a traditional electric pump. It’s a silicone cup that you squeeze to attach to your breast and it pumps milk through manual suction. Although you can pump a couple ounces from your breast with this, it’s not going to empty you like an electric…

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Spectra vs Luna Motif: Which is Better??

spectra vs luna motif

Spectra vs Luna Motif* is a common comparison in the breast pump world. These are both great pumps! And, they are both covered by many insurance plans. In our Pumping for Working Moms Program, we like to call the Spectra and the Luna Motif “work horse pumps.” These both are the kind of pump that…

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Medela vs Spectra

medela vs spectra

Medela vs Spectra is the ultimate debate. These are two of the most common breast pumps on the market! So, how do you know which is best for you? Read this comprehensive compare/contrast style review to decide for yourself! (This post was originally a video. Check it out, here!) Medela vs Spectra Similarities These two…

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Leaking Breastmilk? What are the BEST products to help?

leaking breastmilk

Whether you’re new to breastfeeding, or are a seasoned pro, you might be leaking breastmilk! Leaking breastmilk is really common, especially when you are first establishing your supply. But what is the best way to contain leaking breastmilk? This blog post will cover some of the best products to help with leaking breastmilk! (This post…

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Super Genie from Pumpables: A Review

super genie

Super Genie is a newer pump from Pumpables. This pump has a lot of cool features! It has an app, bluetooth capabilities, USB charging, and lots of different plug styles, which is great for international users, to name just a few of the features! In this post, we’ll dive deep into these features, and more,…

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Willow vs. Elvie: An Honest Breast Pump Comparison

willow vs. elvie

Willow vs. Elvie, which is better? This is the number one question about wearable breast pumps! These two pumps started the wearable pumping craze and even though there are lots of other wearable options now, Willow and Elvie are still top of the market! So, this post is going to dive deep into these two…

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Breastfeeding Day Five: What to Expect

breastfeeding day five

How do you know what to do on day five of breastfeeding?? As an IBCLC, nurse, and third time mom, you might think that I have breastfeeding down to a science. While it’s true I have lots of tips and tricks, every breastfeeding experience can be so different! This series came about when I had…

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Breastfeeding Day Four: What to Expect

breastfeeding day four

How do you know what to do on day four of breastfeeding?? As an IBCLC, nurse, and third time mom, you might think that I have breastfeeding down to a science. While it’s true I have lots of tips and tricks, every breastfeeding experience can be so different! This series came about when I had…

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Breastfeeding Day Three: What to Expect

breastfeeding day three

How do you know what to do on day three of breastfeeding?? As an IBCLC, nurse, and third time mom, you might think that I have breastfeeding down to a science. While it’s true I have lots of tips and tricks, every breastfeeding experience can be so different! This series came about when I had…

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