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Working outside the home, exclusively pumping, or wanting to pump occasionally? Questions about storage containers or dealing with lipase related storage issues? You will find support here!
I have recently learned that I have high levels of lipase in my BM, and as a result, my BM tastes soapy and metallicy within one day of storage. My...
This video from the Stanford School of Medicine shows how to maximize the amount you pump by using breast massage and hand expression. It's...
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I am pumping for my very petite nearly 11 month old. He drinks 3oz every few hours while I am away from him. I work 9hr days and I pump 3 times at...
I know that I'm lucky to work in an organization that is supportive of my pumping schedule. I'm lucky to have a locking door on my office. Saying...
I'm a professor and frequently write at neighborhood coffeeshops for four or more hours at a time. I usually have a laptop and lots of books with...
Hi mamas. DD is 9 months old now and I have over 2000 ounces of milk in the freezer for her – enough to get her to 1 year. She doesn’t nurse during...
i am having an issue which i think resulted frm pumping on too high a setting. i noticed that only on one nipple there is a whitish / yellow...
How long does it take lipase to change stored milk? Does it develop as a result of freezing, or would it ruin the milk eventually anyway? What...
I have two girls (4 and 2) that I tried desperately to breast feed. I have inverted/flat nipples and worked hard to try and make it happen. Both...
All of the sudden my LO started to refuse bottle with my expressed BM. We've been giving her bottle from 6 weeks to get her ready for the time I'm...
I work full time and pump while I'm away from my 4.5 month old daughter. I'm away around 10 hours total, and pump 4 times, getting between 12 and 17...
This may be a little bit of a brain dump post, but I have some free floating questions about pumping with oversupply, and would love advice opinions....
I have to have surgery while exclusively breastfeeding. I've gotten a good recommendation for the NUK nipple, but would prefer a glass bottle. Any...
Hello, I'm new here and came in search of advice. I'm a first time mom to a little baby boy, he's 4 months old now. I went back to work part time...
Hi! I am looking forward to pump weaning next month and I wanted to run my weaning schedule by any veteran pumpers to see if this sounds ok. I know...
Hi ladies, Which pump do you prefer? The Freestyle or the Pump in Style? I have used the PIS before and I loved it, but have also heard great things...
Hi, I have a 7 wk old. I have started pumping so my husband can feed and to prepare to go back to work. We have had no issues up until this point. ...
If anyone is interested in a new Hygeia EnJoye with tote bag, please let me know. I bought it and won't be needing it. I'll take the best offer and...
I would like to know if pumping 3x a day for 15-20 mins each time is enough to maintain my milk supply. I also nurse my baby in the mornings, mainly...
Hi, I am a full-time mom who pumps and work. Can I pump into a medela bottle or storage bag of previously pumped milk (from that day)? It would be...
Is the milk I collect in my Milkies Milksaver good for use of bottles? I have been reading about foremilk/hindmilk imbalances and it makes me wonder...
dear all, folks have been suggesting giving my daughter's caregiver 2 oz increments for feeding her, since my LO eats frequently right now. All the...
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