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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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
