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Insurance companies should cover most of the expense of a breast pump but sometimes they don’t. Sometimes you need an inexpensive breast pump as a back up. If you’re on a tight budget you can still find a great pump. Here’s my top five favorite inexpensive breast pumps under $100! (This blog post was originally…
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11 Portable Pumps ranked by an IBCLC who specializes in pumping Allison here with New Little Life. I’m an IBCLC who specializes in helping working moms with their breastfeeding/pumping goals. A portable pump can be very convenient, especially for working moms! So let’s get to it. I’ve ranked eleven portable pumps based on price, max…
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What is the milk ejection reflex (letdown)? A letdown is when oxytocin is triggered and released, which contracts the milk ducts to send any stored breastmilk down and out of the breast. The hormone oxytocin is everywhere, sex, orgasm, pregnancy, labor, birth, and even in breastfeeding! Some of the same oxytocin experiences that you have…
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Have you ever wondered which breast pump has the MAX suction? With the help of a mechanical engineer, I created a Boobie Barometer to test 22 different breast pumps. (Please remember that MAX suction does not always mean the BEST suction. Watch this video here to learn more about that!) This list will rank these…
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Did you know that you can order a breast pump for free using your insurance? This post will walk you through that process using a company called Aeroflow Breastpumps. How to order a breast pump using Aeroflow Want to Talk to Someone Immediately? You can call the number on the top of the website from…
Read MoreSpectra Synergy Gold vs Spectra 1, which one is better? This post will cover the differences between these pumps so you can decide which one would be the best fit for you. They are both great pumps! Choosing a pump can be a stressful process so hopefully this post can help you. If you need…
Read MoreLet’s explore breastfeeding positions! Now really, there are an endless amount of ways you can feed your baby… but here are some of the most common positions, pros & cons of each, and a few extra tips too! At the end, we’ll take a look at some “not so common” positions as well! Because… #momlife…
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Show Notes In this week’s episode, I am joined by Jessica, a mom of one and owner of the lactation cookie business, Milk Bliss. She discusses both her own breastfeeding journey with lip/tongue ties, nipple shields, pumping, and more as well as how she’s using her business to help other moms breastfeed. Helpful Links Connect…
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Show Notes In this week’s episode, I am joined by Caroline– a military spouse and mom of two boys. She discusses both of her breastfeeding journeys and some of her struggles including food intolerances, anemia, and mental health. Helpful Links Links from Allison ONLINE BREASTFEEDING COURSE https://newlittlelife.teachable.com/p/online-breastfeeding-class Support the Podcast on Patreon https://patreon.com/newlittlelife ****Let’s Connect! ****Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlittlelifebyallisonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/newlittlelifeWebsite: https://www.newlittlelife.comBe on…
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Hi everyone! It’s Allison here with New Little Life. I’m a mom of 3 and an IBCLC. I just got the new Legendairy Milk cups in the mail and I’m so excited to talk with you about them. You can get 10% off the Legendairy Milk Cups with my referral link here! I showed them…
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