Breast Pump Reviews & Tutorials
There are so many amazing breast pumps out there! It can be a little overwhelming to choose the right one for you. I’m here to help make it easier!
- Allison
Freemie Breast Cups: A Review
The Freemie Breast Cups are wearable accessory for the Freemie breast pumps, or to any pump! But how do they measure up to other wearable/portable pumps?? This review will cover how the Freemie Cups work, how to set them up, how to clean them, how to pour out your milk as well as the pros…
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The Haakaa Breast Pump PROS and CONS
The Haakaa Breast Pump, while technically a breast pump, is not a traditional electric pump. It’s a silicone cup that you squeeze to attach to your breast and it pumps milk through manual suction. Although you can pump a couple ounces from your breast with this, it’s not going to empty you like an electric…
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Spectra vs Luna Motif: Which is Better??
Spectra vs Luna Motif* is a common comparison in the breast pump world. These are both great pumps! And, they are both covered by many insurance plans. In our Pumping for Working Moms Program, we like to call the Spectra and the Luna Motif “work horse pumps.” These both are the kind of pump that…
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Medela vs Spectra
Medela vs Spectra is the ultimate debate. These are two of the most common breast pumps on the market! So, how do you know which is best for you? Read this comprehensive compare/contrast style review to decide for yourself! (This post was originally a video. Check it out, here!) Medela vs Spectra Similarities These two…
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Super Genie from Pumpables: A Review
Super Genie is a newer pump from Pumpables. This pump has a lot of cool features! It has an app, bluetooth capabilities, USB charging, and lots of different plug styles, which is great for international users, to name just a few of the features! In this post, we’ll dive deep into these features, and more,…
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Willow vs. Elvie: An Honest Breast Pump Comparison
Willow vs. Elvie, which is better? This is the number one question about wearable breast pumps! These two pumps started the wearable pumping craze and even though there are lots of other wearable options now, Willow and Elvie are still top of the market! So, this post is going to dive deep into these two…
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5 Mistakes Working Moms Make
What is a common mistake working moms make? Lots of people ask me this question! This post will share the 5 biggest mistakes that working moms make. As a lactation consultant, a breast pump expert and a mom of three I have lots of experience, good and bad, with pumping! So let’s talk about the…
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Willow Go, Elvie Stride, which is BETTER?
Willow Go and Elvie Stride are newly released versions of their original counterparts, the Willow and Elvie. This post is mostly about the Elvie Stride and the Willow Go but it is going to reference the original version of these pumps. It should help you understand what these pumps are and which one might work…
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Relactation
Relactation is the process of bringing back milk production after you have stopped. Relactation is difficult and not for everyone!
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Best Breast Pump for Working Moms
What is the best breast pump for working moms? If you’re a breastfeeding mom headed back to work, it can be overwhelming to decide which pump to get. Traditional pump, wearable pump, portable pump?? More than one?? Working moms need something reliable, easy to use, and convenient to bring with them everyday. This post will…
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LacTeck BabyMotion Flange: 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 have set out to make pumping more…
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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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