Living with Low Milk Supply

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Best Silicone Breast Pump Flanges for Pumping

Nowadays there are a lot of breast pump flange designs available for pumping. While most of them offers breast pump with hard plastic flange, there are more and more pump brand offering soft silicone flanges.


Why silicone flange, you may ask?


For those of you having sensitive nipples, silicone flange will give you more comfort because it feels softer and more comfortable. If you have elastic nipples, this will matter even more because silicone flanges helps to grip your areola better so that it won’t get pulled too deep to the end of the breast shield ‘tunnel’.


Finally, some of these soft flanges work in such a way to mimic how a baby latches right on your breast. This will improve pumping efficiency and promote better milk flow.

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Which soft silicone flanges work best for pumping? In this article, we will discuss some of the popular silicone breast pump flanges and cushions used by pumping mothers as well as its compatibility with popular breast pump models.

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Best Breastfeeding and Pumping Classes for Moms

Are you looking for resources to prepare for breastfeeding and pumping? Usually a lot of hospitals provide in-person class prior to birth to prepare you for breastfeeding.

However, in this pandemic situation, a lot of those classes has been suspended. I personally prefer to stay at home as much as possible to avoid crowd. In this case, an online class would be your best bet to learn further about breastfeeding (and pumping if you plan to go for work or do exclusive pumping).

That’s why in this article I shared some of the best breastfeeding and pumping classes for breastfeeding moms that I have gone through by myself.

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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.

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