You chose a wearable pump for the freedom to pump while you answer emails, make a cup of tea or settle your baby. So finding milk soaking into your bra instead of sitting in the cup is frustrating, and losing milk you worked hard for can feel upsetting. The good news is that a leaking […]
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Pumping & Breastfeeding Guides
Pregnancy gets nine months of attention, apps, bump photos and check ups. Then your baby arrives, and suddenly the spotlight moves to the little one. Yet your body has just done something extraordinary, and it needs time to heal. The first twelve weeks after birth are often called the fourth trimester. It is a season
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Pregnancy & Postpartum Journey
How to set up a safe sleep space for your newborn, understand room sharing and SIDS risk, and know what to do about bed sharing, explained simply.
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Newborn & Baby Care
“Am I making enough?” is one of the most common worries in early breastfeeding, and also one of the most misleading, because most of the signals mothers use to answer it (how full the breasts feel, how often the baby wants to nurse, how much a pump collects) are not reliable measures of supply at
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Pumping & Breastfeeding GuidesHow to start pumping for your NICU baby, how often, what milk volumes to expect day by day, which pump to use, and how to store your milk safely.
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Prematurity: Support for Parents of PreemiesIf you’ve found yourself staring at your baby at 2am, wondering whether they’re actually getting enough from you, you are not alone — it’s one of the most common concerns I hear as a lactation consultant, and it comes up at almost every stage of breastfeeding. The good news is that true low milk supply
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Pumping & Breastfeeding GuidesPumping should never hurt Pumping should never be painful. If you are experiencing discomfort, rubbing, or noticing that your milk supply isn’t what it should be, the culprit might be your flange size. Much like finding the right shoe size, using the correct breast pump flange—the funnel-shaped part that touches your breast—is essential for both
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Pumping & Breastfeeding Guides
Whether you are heading back to work, building a “stash,” or preparing for a night out, knowing how to store your liquid gold safely is essential. In our beautiful South African climate, the heat can be a bit of a challenge, so we need to be extra mindful of how we handle expressed breast milk
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Pumping & Breastfeeding Guides, UncategorizedIf you’ve navigated a pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), you’ve already shown incredible strength and dedication to your health and your baby’s well-being. As you move into the postpartum chapter, breastfeeding becomes a powerful next step in that journey. While research shows that moms who have had GDM sometimes face a few extra hurdles
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Pregnancy & Postpartum Journey, UncategorizedWhether it is a first-time grandchild or a new addition to the family, the arrival of a baby is a milestone for every grandparent. While the mother provides the milk, your role as a primary support system is a critical predictor of her success. Research shows that the influence of grandparents can be the “make
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