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3 Easy Ways to Pump More Milk!

3 easy ways to pump more milk? It doesn’t have to be complicated. This post will be short and sweet because making more milk can really be that simple! Read on for tips and tricks from New Little Life founder and IBCLC, Allison. (This post was originally a video. Check it out, here!) 3 easy…

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…

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…

Pumping and Traveling: What to Pack and How to Store Milk on the Go

Pumping and traveling can be complicated. Ever seen those memes about packing for a trip? “Need 4 outfits, better pack 35 instead?” Well, it can feel like you need to pack a bunch of extra parts and supplies for pumping and traveling, too. There are so many things to think about. You have your regular…

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…

Relactation

Relactation is the process of bringing back milk production after you have stopped. Relactation is difficult and not for everyone!

Weaning Depression

Weaning, no matter when it happens, might be an emotional time for mom. But sometimes it’s more. Sometimes, it’s weaning depression.

All About Letdowns- The Milk Ejection Reflex

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…

Letdown Tips: How to get a Faster, Better Letdown

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…

9 Things That DON’T MEAN Low Milk Supply

Do I have enough milk? is the question that so many breastfeeding moms ask! And if you think you have a low milk supply, it can be really worrisome. There are a few things that might make you think you have low milk supply, but are likely something else. Let’s talk about the 9 most…

Do Lactation Cookies ACTUALLY increase breastmilk supply?

I remember the first time I made lactation cookies and gave one to my husband to try. He loved them and asked if it was a new recipe. When I told them they were lactation cookies he screamed, “What?? Am I going to start lactating now???” Haha poor guy! Scared him half to death. But…

When to Start Pumping Breastmilk

When to start pumping breast milk?? That’s a question we get from many new moms. And, like most things, it doesn’t have a one-size-fits all answer. This blog post will cover a few different scenarios for when to start pumping breast milk. First, when to start pumping if you have a healthy baby who is…