Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding seems so natural, but it doesn’t always come naturally. It was difficult for me and led me to train and study to help others. I’m here to help you meet your goals! Whatever they may be.
- Allison
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 no matter how you choose to feed your baby. Your worth is not measured in ounces, alright? We know that you…
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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 nursing bras you should try. Whether you’re plus-sized or a member of the IBTC, we’ve got you covered! Everything you need…
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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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5 Mistakes Combining Breastfeeding and Pumping
Five biggest mistakes combining breastfeeding and pumping? Here at New Little Life, we help moms work through all kinds of these challenges. This post will cover the 5 of the most common mistakes we see moms make when their combining breastfeeding and pumping. Want to avoid these mistakes? Join the Pumping for Working Moms Program!…
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BIGGEST Questions about Milk Supply
Biggest questions about milk supply?? It’s just a lot! If you’re questioning your milk supply, know that you’re not alone! Many breastfeeding mothers have big questions about milk supply. Your milk supply will look different depending on your health history, how you choose to feed your baby and how you manage your supply. So, in…
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Learn to Pump from YouTube??
Learn to pump from YouTube? You can learn a lot from YouTube University just watching videos online. New Little Life founder, Allison, did this recently when she and her husband remodeled their kitchen. They consulted the experts of YouTube quite a bit and realized something. Some of these YouTubers were actually experts and some of…
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Pump Act Passes! December 23, 2022
The Pump Act, also known as the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, is a bill that just passed by Congress. This bill expands on other legislation and adds more protections for pumping mothers. Organizations must provide breastfeeding parents enough time to pump and a private place (other than the bathroom) to pump…
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Reasons for Low Milk Supply
Reasons for low milk supply can be many. Low milk supply can be caused by a bad latch, a sleepy baby, underlying health conditions for mom or baby, lack of consistency in pumping. Even supplements claiming to help milk supply can actually hurt it. That’s a lot of different things! How do you determine what’s…
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Low Milk Supply or Low Pumping Output
Low milk supply or low pumping output? What’s the difference? If you’re struggling with either of these issues, New Little Life can help! This blog post will define what low milk supply or low pumping output is, and what you can do about it. The focus of this post is for moms who are combining…
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How to NOT FAIL at your Pumping Schedule
A pumping schedule is probably one of the top things on your mind if you’re returning to work after having a baby and want to continue breastfeeding. Pumping schedules are really important! But what’s more important is consistency instead of perfection. This post will cover New Little Life’s founder Allison Tolman’s pumping journey with her…
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5 Reasons NOT to Pump
A reason not to pump? You probably don’t hear that very often. Pumping has surged in recent years, especially since insurance companies now cover breast pumps. But just because you can get a breast pump doesn’t mean you have to use it! This post will cover five reasons NOT to pump.
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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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Leaking Breastmilk? What are the BEST products to help?
Whether you’re new to breastfeeding, or are a seasoned pro, you might be leaking breastmilk! Leaking breastmilk is really common, especially when you are first establishing your supply. But what is the best way to contain leaking breastmilk? This blog post will cover some of the best products to help with leaking breastmilk! (This post…
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Breastfeeding Day Five: What to Expect
How do you know what to do on day five of breastfeeding?? As an IBCLC, nurse, and third time mom, you might think that I have breastfeeding down to a science. While it’s true I have lots of tips and tricks, every breastfeeding experience can be so different! This series came about when I had…
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Breastfeeding Day Four: What to Expect
How do you know what to do on day four of breastfeeding?? As an IBCLC, nurse, and third time mom, you might think that I have breastfeeding down to a science. While it’s true I have lots of tips and tricks, every breastfeeding experience can be so different! This series came about when I had…
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