Am I Pumping Too Much? Concerns About Engorgement and Other Issues
Today’s question is about engorgement and whether or not pumping too much can be a problem, particularly for exclusive pumpers. My daughter had complications after birth and had to stay in the hospital...
View ArticleMilk Supply After Getting Your Period Back – Can You Bring It Up?
Three questions today – milk supply after getting your period back, feeding an older baby milk pumped when she was much younger, and talking to your doctor about exclusively pumping. Thank you for your...
View ArticleEngorgement when Exclusively Pumping for a Newborn
Today’s question deals with waiting for your supply to regulate and dealing with engorgement when exclusively pumping for a newborn. I’ve had a really tough time with the whole breastfeeding...
View ArticleMy Milk Supply Is Really Low – Should I Try to Increase It, or Wean?
Two questions today! One about whether it’s worth continuing pumping when your milk supply is really low, and one about the mechanics of wearing a hands-free bra. I am exclusively pumping for my 19...
View ArticleScared of Dropping Middle of the Night Pumping Sessions?
Two questions today, both about dropping pumping sessions – one about dropping middle of the night pumping sessions, and one about whether it’s possible to drop two sessions at once. I Want to Drop My...
View ArticleNipple Pain from Pumping and Decreasing Milk Supply
Today’s question is about dealing with both nipple pain from pumping and decreasing milk supply with a newborn. My seven year old was born three weeks early and never learned to properly latch, so I am...
View ArticleWill My Milk Supply Increase Over Time?
Today’s first question is about exclusively pumping with a brand new baby – will milk supply increase over time on its own, what to do if not, and how to combine breast milk and formula in the...
View ArticleWarming Bottles in Public (Without a Bottle Warmer)
Today’s question is about heating up breast milk bottles on the go, when you don’t have access to a bottle warmer. I’m exclusively pumping, and I’m going on vacation next week. My baby will only drink...
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