All Blog Posts from New Little Life

All things for you and your new little life! Becoming a parent can be challenging, but you don't have to do it on your own.

- Allison

Why Power Pumping Isn’t Always the Answer for Low Milk Supply

Power pumping is often presented as the go-to solution for low milk supply issues. Whether you’re scouring online forums or receiving advice from well-meaning professionals, power pumping seems to be the default recommendation. But…

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CLIENT INTERVIEW: Lauren’s Journey from Overwhelm to Control

Lauren, a busy working mom of two, went through a complete transformation in her pumping journey—from isolation and stress to a newfound sense of control and peace. Lauren’s experience highlights the realities of pumping…

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The Best Bras for Heavy Glass Bottles: A Hands-On Review

Today, I had a client ask about the best bras to use with heavy glass bottles, and I realized this is a question many of you might have. If you’re dealing with a heavy…

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STOP Throwing Spaghetti at a Wall… and your MILK SUPPLY // 3 STEPS for Troubleshooting

Are you a working mom struggling to maintain your milk supply despite trying every tip and trick under the sun? If so, you’re not alone. Many moms feel frustrated and lost when conventional advice…

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3 Secrets to Making Breastfeeding and Pumping Work as a Busy Mom

If you’re a breastfeeding mom planning your return to work, or if you’re already juggling pumping and a career, this post is for you. I’ll share three essential strategies that will make your back-to-work…

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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Returning to Work After Maternity Leave

If you’re navigating maternity leave and gearing up for your return to work, I’ve got some wisdom to share. Looking back, there are a few things I wish someone had told me during that…

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CLIENT INTERVIEW: Alexus’s Story

Becoming a mother is a life-changing event, and for Alexus, it was an extraordinary journey filled with challenges, perseverance, and triumph. Alexus, a first-time mom and a member of the Pumping for Working Moms…

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My Breast Pump SABOTAGED Me When I Went Back to Work

Hi there, and welcome back to the New Little Life channel! If you’ve ever wondered about my story, my credentials, and why I do what I do, this blog is for you. Whether you’re…

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Benefits of Breastfeeding PLUS Bottling Up Those Benefits

You probably already know that breast milk offers a multitude of benefits for babies, mothers, and families. But what about when feeding happens via a bottle instead of directly at the breast? As someone…

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Increasing Milk Supply TWIN MOM

One of our program members, Megan, posted this on her Instagram and I wanted to share it with you! Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share a bit of my exclusive pumping journey with…

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CLIENT INTERVIEWS: Sam’s Story

We’re thrilled to share the journey of one of our incredible members, Sam. She’s recently hit a major milestone, and her story is a testament to the resilience and determination that so many moms…

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Mastering Manual Pumps: Top 10 Hand Pump Reviews!

Today we’re diving into manual pumps, also known as hand pumps. These little guys might not be as flashy as electric pumps, but they’re incredibly handy to have in your arsenal. Let’s talk pros,…

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Is Your Milk Supply Dropping??

Is your milk supply dropping?? If this thought has crossed you mind lately, we first want you to take a deep breath because facing a supply drop is tough. You are an amazing mother…

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Spectra vs Medela

Spectra vs Medela. Medela vs Spectra. Consistently, the most popular thing searched by you guys is “Which one should I get?” So, we’re gonna talk about that today. We’re going to discuss why these…

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worst pumps for working moms

Worst Pumps for Working Moms

Worst pumps for working moms?? If you’ve been around our channel, or our blog, you know that we don’t usually say bad things about pumps. We try to stick to the data and let…

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Top 5 Questions from Pumping Moms

Top 5 questions from pumping moms are included in this article. We looked through all of the applications that people have sent in to come and work with us inside of the Pumping for…

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Similar Pumps to the Spectra

Similar pumps to the Spectra? This is a question we get all the time! We have lots of videos on the channel about Spectra pumps and different brands, but today we’ll be looking at…

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Bougie Pumping Accessories

Bougie pumping accessories are some of those extra things that come with pumping that you may or may not need. We went full “extra” and decided to just find a bunch of stuff that…

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Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Bras

Everything you need to know about nursing bras can be found right here in this blog post. We’ll cover why nursing bras are important, how to size a nursing bra and which brands of…

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One on One Consults: Why We Don’t Do Them and What We Do Instead

One on one consults are great for some things. For example, they’re great for learning how to help your baby latch while breastfeeding. But, here’s why New Little Life doesn’t do one on one…

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Multi-User Breast Pumps under $1000

Multi-user breast pumps under $1000 is a newer category of pumps that we’ve started to see pop up into the market recently. In the past, multi-user pumps were mostly the pumps you rented from…

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How Long Should You Breastfeed As a Working Mom?

How long should you breastfeed as a working mom? Well, we’re actually not going to tell you how long you should breastfeed. But, let’s talk about some of the common goals other working moms…

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How Much Milk Should You be Pumping??

How much milk should you be pumping?? The answer is dependent on your individual situation. For some general info, check out this post!

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How to Check the Hours Used on a Spectra Breast Pump

Hours used on spectra hours used on spectra hours used on spectra hours used on spectra hours used on spectra If you’re going to buy a used breast pump, one thing to keep in…

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