Have you ever been told to measure your flange size for pumping? GOOD! You should absolutely measure your flange size. Let’s talk about what that means and why! There is so much information out there about whether you should or shouldn’t. Go smaller or go bigger. What shape (they have different shapes 🤔)? What texture? The list goes on…[...]
In 2016, when I had my first daughter, I actually had no idea that lactation consultants were much of a thing, much less that they could come to your house. When she was 7 days old and breastfeeding felt like shards of glass coming through my nipples, my doula knew exactly who to call. Fortunately for us, our IBCLC helped guide us and save our b[...]
If there is one piece of advice I could give to a new mom about breastfeeding BEFORE you have your baby, it’s to get breastfeeding support before baby is born! Hand expression, colostrum and pumping are some of the most underused and underdiscussed topics, leading to a shit ton of misinformation on social media! Getting support early may so[...]
Have you ever heard of a Haakaa silicone breast pump? I work with new breastfeeding mama’s all the time that still do not know about one of the greatest breastfeeding inventions in a long time! This blog post will break down all things Haakaa silicone breast pump! What is a Haakaa? It is a silicone breast pump, meaning that it suct[...]
You are pregnant with your first baby! Congrats! Or maybe you’re pregnant again and are determined to breastfeed! For many reasons, breastfeeding didn’t get off to a good start with your first baby and you’re ready to try again. You want to be prepared for all of it, the good, the bad, the ugly…ALL OF IT! That is wh[...]
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