Rina - Living with Low Milk Supply - Part 3

Best Manual Breast Pumps for Breastfeeding Mothers

You are not exclusively pumping.

You also don’t need to leave your baby regularly like a typical working mom.

Yet, you still need a breast pump.

A simple one that does not need bazillion tips to use.

The one that can help you relieve engorged breast fast, and small enough so that it won’t occupy your night table.

Or perhaps, you simply need a simple breast pump that you can use occasionally when you miss your baby’s feeding?

Is this you? In this case, a manual breast pump could be your perfect solution. Portable and compact, less parts to wash, and easy to use. If you use it correctly, it’s even possible to empty your breast faster using a manual breast pump.

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How to Use Manual Breast Pump | The Beginner’s Guide

Do you have a manual breast pump at home?

A manual breast pump is usually used for occasional pumping or as a back-up pump.

However, have you learnt how to use it efficiently?

In this beginner’s guide, you will learn how to use a manual breast pump to get the most milk from your breast.

how to use manual breast pump — Learn how to use manual breast pump in this beginner’s guide

What Is Let Down Reflex in Breastfeeding? | A Simple Guide For Breastfeeding and Pumping Mom

Knowing what is let down is crucial for both breastfeeding and pumping mothers. In this article, I discussed all things related to let down so that you have better understanding about how your milk flows when you breastfeed or pump.

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December 18, 2020 by Rina

How Often To Pump Breast Milk At Work

Returning back to work after maternity leave can be very daunting for breastfeeding moms. From learning to pump, preparing milk stash, introducing baby to bottle, woah, it’s so overwhelming.

As you plan for your first day at work, you start wondering about this question, how often to pump breast milk at work. You’ve scoured Google, forum, and Facebook groups, and the answer differs from each other. How confusing!

I feel you. I have been there before. Hence, in this post I will discuss in details about how often you should pump breast milk at work, so that you will maintain a healthy milk supply and get enough milk for your baby.

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How To Manage Newborn Cluster Feeding

“Sssh… ssh….” I whispered as I rocked my nursing baby.

I could not remember how many hours has she been like this. Nurse for a few minutes, sleep, cry, nurse again, want to be rocked, and the cycle went on.

Sometimes, I wondered if my milk was sufficient for her. But then I remembered one thing, it could be newborn cluster feeding. Yeah, a typical newborn nursing pattern that can be daunting for new mothers.

So in this article, I will discuss in-depth about what cluster feeding is, the benefit, and how to manage newborn cluster feeding.

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