Tagged with 'Using a Breast Pump'

What Causes Clogged Milk Ducts?

Pumping mother with clogged milk ducts

One of the typical worries during lactation is getting a clogged milk duct. Horror stories abound about hard, painful, tender lumps, the lengths people go to get rid of them, and what can happen if they don’t resolve. Luckily, clogged ducts are not as common as you may think, and recently much more about them has become clear. Our experts explain what constitutes a "clogged milk duct" and what to do if you suspect you have this issue. 

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Combining Breast Milk from Different Pumping Sessions

breast milk in storage bottles on counter

The reality is that we do not pump in an ideal world, and oftentimes find ourselves pumping under less than ideal circumstances! For many reasons, it’s not unusual to sometimes have to combine breast milk from different pumping sessions for your babies’ supplemental bottles. Let's take a look at some breast milk storage guidelines and how to combine pumped breast milk. 

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Pumping Hands Free

When you’re tethered to a wall for hours each day and unable to multitask, pumping quickly starts to feel like a full-time job! If you’re interested in mastering the art of hands-free pumping, we can help.

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