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20+ Things I Did To Boost Milk Supply

My breastfeeding journey with baby #3 turned out to be like a roller coaster ride.

After being happy that she didn’t get jaundice like her older siblings, she ended up hospitalised for a few days due to dehydration. Formula supplementation became mandatory until my milk supply was able to catch up with her demand.

At 1 months old things seemed better as her weight gain became steady and I was able to eliminate formula milk completely. But nearing 5 months old, her weight gain slowed down again below her curve, and her paed asked me to start solid early. 

Oh my.., what a journey...

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What are the things that I tried to increase my milk supply this time around?

Below I listed out 20 things that I did to boost my supply (in no particular order), plus its efficacy score.

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Baby Buddha Breast Pump Review

Have you ever heard of Baby Buddha breast pump? I first heard about it from the IGT and Low Milk Supply Mom Facebook group.

I’m interested to try it because the review said that this little pump can beat Spectra S1 in terms of its powerful suction, wow..

As a fan of Spectra S1, I am intrigued to see how this little pump performs. Are you curious, too?

Read more on this Baby Buddha Breast Pump review.

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7 Most Popular Breast Milk Cooler Bags for Working Moms

Are you a pumping mom looking for the best cooler bag for your expressed breast milk? Or perhaps a working mom who plan to return to work soon after your maternity leave ends.

Without doubt, when you need to pump breast milk while being away from your baby, you need a cooler bag. 

But which breast milk cooler bag fits your need the most?

In this article, we’ll discuss about 7 most popular breast milk cooler bags. I tried my best to explain the pros and cons so that you feel confident before buying that this is the best cooler bag for you.

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12 Actionable Tips For Preparing for Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

I thought breastfeeding is a natural thing. That every mom will eventually master breastfeeding.So I did literally nothing during my first pregnancy to prepare for breastfeeding (oh.. except buying a breast pump because I plan to return to work once my maternity leave ends).And the truth….?I was overwhelmed…I was overwhelmed with my baby’s constant crying in […]

Sarah Wells Lizzy Breast Pump Bag Review | Details, Pros, and Cons

Psst… let me confess something..I gave up carrying ladies handbags since I had children.​All my old handbags are too small to hold all the baby necessities, plus my personal items.Carrying two separate bags is simply impractical in my opinion, especially when you are out alone with your kids and need to chase them.So, my choice […]

Medela Freestyle Breast Pump Reviews: Is It Worth Buying?

I frequently heard about Medela Freestyle breast pump from my friends  who works full time. They rave a lot about it. They talk about it all the time as if they cannot live without it. It seems to me, Medela Freestyle is kind of the gold-standard when it comes to ‘what breast pump to buy for a […]

How To Treat Sore Nipples While Breastfeeding

I remember that pinky milk that I pumped for my son.  My nipple had been so sore.. Yet I needed to pump to stimulate my milk production. My baby was jaundiced and needed that extra milk. My husband was horrified to see to milk and ask me to stop pumping immediately. I asked him at that time, so what […]