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- Allison
NCVI F1 vs Spectra Synergy Gold: Is the Budget Breast Pump Worth It?
If you’ve been researching dual motor breast pumps lately, you’ve probably noticed that the NCVI F1 looks remarkably similar to the Spectra Synergy Gold. And considering the NCVI costs less than half the price,…
Baby Buddha Wearable Review | Compared to the Baby Buddha 2.0!
If you’ve been eyeing the new Baby Buddha Wearable, you’re probably wondering the same thing everyone else is: Is it basically a wearable version of the Baby Buddha 2.0? It’s a fair question. The…
Willow Wave | A WEARABLE Manual Pump: Great or Terrible Idea?
When I first saw the Willow Wave, I bought it immediately. Why? Because it’s different. The Willow Wave is the first wearable, in-bra manual pump I’ve seen hit the market, and as a breast…
Motif Aura Glow | Affordable Wearable Breast Pump Review 2026
If you’ve been looking through your insurance breast pump options lately, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the Motif Aura Glow. And honestly? That’s probably why this pump matters. I’ve reviewed a lot…
Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump 2026 Review, Setup, and Walkthrough | New Little Life
If you’ve been looking at insurance-covered breast pumps, you’ve probably seen the Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump Advanced pop up as an option. While it isn’t one of the most talked-about pumps on…
How to PROTECT Your Milk Supply || Milk Supply MINI SERIES VIDEO 2️⃣
Returning to work as a breastfeeding mom comes with a long list of questions, and one of the biggest ones I hear is: “Will my milk supply drop when I’m away from my baby?”…
How to BUILD Your Milk Supply || Milk Supply MINI SERIES VIDEO 1️⃣
If you’ve ever found yourself five, six, even seven months postpartum with a milk supply that’s barely hanging on, just know—you’re not alone. I get calls from moms in that exact spot all the…
Elastic Nipples: The Most Common Flange Sizing Mistake??
If you’ve been blaming your low milk output or pumping discomfort on “elastic nipples,” it might be time for a reality check. In fact, I’d bet there’s a strong chance the problem isn’t elasticity…
Can You Rely ONLY on a Wearable Pump to Protect Your Milk Supply?
Wearable pumps were created to make pumping more discreet and convenient, especially for working moms. And in many ways, they do! But the truth is, they’re not always enough on their own to protect…
You don’t need the PERFECT breast pump… you just need to use it correctly.
Your breast pump is a robot—plain and simple. It doesn’t think, it doesn’t feel, and it definitely doesn’t know how your body works unless you teach it. That’s why two moms can use the…
The day I cried at daycare drop-off… knowing there wasn’t enough breastmilk 😭
Today’s post is going to be a little more casual—just me, talking to you, mom to mom. I want to talk about formula. Not because it’s bad. Not because I want to scare you.…
How to find the PERFECT balance when combo feeding breastmilk and formula!
I remember a conversation I had with a client not too long ago—she was exhausted, her baby still seemed hungry all the time, and she was staring down the reality of going back to…
Instead of Buying a New Pump DO THIS! 5 Things to Try Before Blaming Your Pump
I want to share a cautionary tale with you. I was speaking with a mom recently who was doing everything she could think of to fix her milk supply. She was pumping day and…
The WORST Breast Pumps of 2025 🫢 12 Pumps I DO NOT recommend
If you’ve been around here for a while, you already know we talk a lot about breast pumps—and I usually try to keep things positive. But I get so many questions asking which pumps…
3 Pumping Mistakes that are Secretly Lowering Your Milk Supply
Let’s talk about something I see all the time—three sneaky pumping mistakes that are quietly lowering your milk supply. If you’re feeling frustrated with your output, constantly second-guessing yourself, or trying every trick you’ve…
Why Your Milk Supply is Dropping (And What No One’s Telling You!)
So your milk supply is dropping—and you’re starting to panic a little. You’ve chugged the water.You’ve baked the lactation cookies.You’ve tried Body Armor and maybe even bought a new breast pump.But the ounces just…aren’t…
How to Decide When to Start Pumping – for Working Moms on Mat Leave
To pump or not to pump? That’s the question so many new moms ask—especially in those first chaotic, emotional weeks after birth. And the advice? It’s all over the place. As a breast pump…
Why your pumping plan isn’t working 🤔 SPOILER ALERT: You don’t need MORE information or a new pump!
Have you ever felt like something must be wrong with you—because everyone else seems to be figuring out breastfeeding and pumping effortlessly? Maybe you’ve seen the freezer stash selfies, the moms who pump at…
Spectra Wearable Pump: New Release in US! — Full Data-driven Review
If you’ve been following breast pump launches in the U.S. lately, you might have heard that Spectra—known for its beloved S1 and S2 models—is finally bringing its wearable pump to the American market. And…
Pumping Efficiently: 5 Steps to pump MORE milk in LESS time!
Recently, I was chatting with a mom named Julie. She had been pumping around the clock, taking all the supplements, doing all the things, and still barely getting enough milk. She was burned out,…
From Low Milk Supply to Milk Donation: Phoenix’s Pumping Success Story
Phoenix recently completed our Pumping for Working Moms program, and her journey from low supply and formula supplementation to exclusive pumping and milk donation is one that will absolutely speak to any mom who’s…
Using ChatGPT to Increase Milk Supply??? Let’s see if it works!
Recently, I’ve had more than a few moms ask me a pretty surprising question: “Can ChatGPT help me with my milk supply?” At first, I was honestly shocked. But the more I thought about…
What If Your Milk Supply Is Actually Perfect?
I’ve got a bit of a rant for you today. It’s not the typical how-to or pump comparison post—but rather something that’s been bugging me every time I scroll through social media. There’s this…
How many times per day should you pump? Let’s build your perfect pumping schedule!
If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’ve Googled “how many times a day should I be pumping?” more than once—and you’ve probably come across one-size-fits-all schedules on Pinterest or Instagram that promise to be…
