Milk booster tips and breastfeeding resources
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.
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 his second night. It seemed like he wanted to nurse and nurse and nurse. And I was extremely exhausted.
The normal jaundice check routine became a nightmare when the doctor said I needed to give him more milk.
I was blaming myself constantly.
I didn't know what to do when he kept falling asleep during feeding.
My extended family kept pestering me that I should eat more, I should feed him more, and on.. and on...
It was all chaotic...
Though it got better after a few months, I truly regretted the experience. I promised myself that I would do better the next time around. So in the next pregnancy, I made sure I was more well-prepared.
Do you know that you can start preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy? In fact, it is very crucial to have yourself prepared in advance, so that you feel well-informed and ready to breastfeed once your baby arrives.
But, how?
This article will discuss 12 actionable tips to get yourself prepared for breastfeeding your baby, even before your baby arrives.
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 should I do?
It was a dillema... I want my nipple to heal, but at the same time want to continue nursing and pumping no matter what.
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Do I need a bottle warmer for breast milk?
That's one of the most frequent questions that I received with regards to breast milk storage and handling.
While you can, 'of course', choose not to have one, owning a bottle warmer can make things a lot easier to handle.
In this article, I'd share why you need a bottle warmer for breast milk, things to consider while choosing one, and the 5 best bottle warmers for breast milk in the current market.
If you are looking for breast pumping tips and tricks for beginners and even veteran pumping moms, you are in the right spot. In this article, I have gathered my top 10, most popular pumping resources that I’ve written for the past 2 years. For newbies, read them one by one and get started to practice […]
We love Spectra breast pumps. It has a unique sucking method which mimics baby’s real suckling, leading to a more comfortable pumping experience (and eventually, MORE milk). However, Spectra brand only has limited size of breast flange: 24, 28, and 32 mm, which is a pain if any of these doesn’t fit you. Me […]
Sometimes… breastfeeding didn’t work out like what we had expected… whether it is a latch problem or something else, some moms end up not being able to continue latching their babies as planned.However, it is possible to continue providing breast milk by doing exclusive pumping. Now now… let me give you a heads up beforehand. […]
Are you wondering, “Should I attend a breastfeeding class before birth?”First, what is a breastfeeding class?A breastfeeding class is a class / workshop that will teach you things related to breastfeeding. Though every breastfeeding class is unique, most of the time, you’ll learn the following inside a breastfeeding class.(this post contains affiliate links)Save THINGS YOU’LL […]
