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Pumps and pumping

What are the symptoms of mastitis?

Many of us have experienced it - the rest of us definitely fear it. Mastitis is quite a common concern for breastfeeding and pumping mothers; and can often be a...

What are the symptoms of mastitis?

Many of us have experienced it - the rest of us definitely fear it. Mastitis is quite a common concern for breastfeeding and pumping mothers; and can often be a...

Are you using the right flange size?

Many pumping related issues can be helped by ensuring that you are using the right size flange for your breast. So how do you know if you’re not? You’re busy...

Are you using the right flange size?

Many pumping related issues can be helped by ensuring that you are using the right size flange for your breast. So how do you know if you’re not? You’re busy...

Are you using the right breast pump?

Choosing the right breast pump can make a significant difference in your pumping experience. What sort of pump works best for you may depend on a variety of factors -...

Are you using the right breast pump?

Choosing the right breast pump can make a significant difference in your pumping experience. What sort of pump works best for you may depend on a variety of factors -...

How do I know if I have oversupply?

Having “too much” breast milk might not sound like a problem to many people. However, oversupply of breast milk, also known as hyperlactation, can result in various symptoms for both...

How do I know if I have oversupply?

Having “too much” breast milk might not sound like a problem to many people. However, oversupply of breast milk, also known as hyperlactation, can result in various symptoms for both...

How do I know if I have undersupply?

You may know the feeling - pumping and pumping with zero to little luck. It can feel incredibly frustrating, and even frightening, to try so hard and still not have...

How do I know if I have undersupply?

You may know the feeling - pumping and pumping with zero to little luck. It can feel incredibly frustrating, and even frightening, to try so hard and still not have...

How to reduce pain while pumping

Pumping doesn’t have to suck and you certainly do not have to put up with pain or discomfort while expressing for your baby. Breast pumping can be an essential part...

How to reduce pain while pumping

Pumping doesn’t have to suck and you certainly do not have to put up with pain or discomfort while expressing for your baby. Breast pumping can be an essential part...