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Weaning Depression

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Weaning, no matter when it happens, might be an emotional time for mom. But sometimes it’s more. Sometimes, it’s weaning depression.

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Liquid Shield Kit: Comfortable Pumping

Let’s set the scene. You sit down to pump, pull out all of your supplies, connect each piece to the pump, and then gear yourself up to attach the flanges. Flanges can be so uncomfortable, right? Hard plastic rubbing against your sensitive nipples, no thanks! A few companies, like Pumpables have set out to make…

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LacTeck BabyMotion Flange: Comfortable Pumping

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Let’s set the scene. You sit down to pump, pull out all of your supplies, connect each piece to the pump, and then gear yourself up to attach the flanges. Flanges can be so uncomfortable, right? Hard plastic rubbing against your sensitive nipples, no thanks! A few companies have set out to make pumping more…

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PumpinPals: Comfortable Pumping

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PumpinPals is a new angled flange

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BeauGen Cushions: Comfortable Pumping

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Let’s set the scene. You sit down to pump, pull out all of your supplies, connect each piece to the pump, and then gear yourself up to attach the flanges. Flanges can be so uncomfortable, right? Hard plastic rubbing against your sensitive nipples, no thanks! A few companies have set out to make pumping more…

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Genie Advanced Portable Breast Pump Review

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The Genie Advanced is a portable breast pump from Pumpables. Portable versions of bigger pumps are interesting to check out to see what things they are able to keep and what things they have to leave out due to the portable size. So, let’s test all of the features of the Genie Advanced and see…

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All About Letdowns- The Milk Ejection Reflex

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What is a letdown? A letdown is the milk ejection reflex. This post will dive into what it is, when it happens, why it’s not happening correctly, what happens when it happens too much, how do we make it better, all that stuff. Let’s learn all about letdowns! (This post was originally a video. Watch…

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Formula Shortage: What to Do and How to Help

Have you been effected by the formula shortage? Even if you’re not personally effected, you’ve probably heard about it. Let’s talk about why this is happening, what we’re seeing, what you can do about it, how you can help others and most importantly, some safety tips if you are running low on formula. (This post…

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Stop Pumping!

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“Can I stop pumping?? Is there anyone out there who just breastfeeds and doesn’t pump in addition??” asked a mom on a Facebook group recently. Have you ever felt this way? Pumping is great for lots of different reasons, but if you are able to be with your baby most of the time pumping is…

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Quietest Breast Pumps… Is your Breast Pump too LOUD?

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