Most mothers pump milk during the time that they are separated from their babies. Pumping prevents engorgement and maintains the mother’s milk supply. The pumped milk is then given to the baby by the caregiver during mother’s absence. Mother also nurses the baby frequently during the time that they are together. Before you return to […]
All breast pumps work on the same principle: suction is used to draw milk from the breast into a container. What’s different about pumps is: the power source behind the suction how much suction the pump produces how the suction-and-release cycle is controlled how many suction-and-release cycles the pump is able to produce each minute. […]
The chart below shows various types of breast pumps. It shows hand pumps as well as electric breast pumps. There are examples of popular brands that make the type of breast pumps listed. In addition, you will see the cost, advantages, disadvantages and comments about each type of pump. There is also information about how […]
PUMPING YOUR MILK: A STEP BY STEP GUIDE All the pieces to your breast pump may initially look intimidating, but it’s not hard to learn to use a breast pump. Follow these basic instructions to pump milk for your baby. For more information on expressing milk, see Nineteen Tips for Better Pumping. Get ready. If […]
18 Better Breast Pumping Tips Pumping milk is a skill, just like breastfeeding your baby. Here are some breast pumping tips to help make pumping easier and to help you stimulate your milk ejection reflex, soothe sore nipples, pump more milk and make pumping more convenient. Stimulating Your Milk Ejection Reflex Try the following suggestions […]
“When I pump milk at home I can pump only a little bit. What if I can’t pump enough milk when I’m back at work?” Don’t panic if you get only a small amount of milk the first few times you pump. Many a mother has gotten out her pump to start stockpiling milk for […]
How can I be sure I will make enough milk? When you are separated from your baby during the workday and can not follow his cues for feeding, you need to give some attention to keeping up your milk supply. Here are some ideas to insure that you have ample milk for your baby, even […]
Guidelines for Storing Breast Milk If pumping and storing breast milk is a necessity because of medical reasons or your work schedule, be sure that you are protecting the milk from harmful bacteria growth. There is nothing worse than going to all the work to pump and then having it spoil! Mother’s milk is precious […]
Focus on Quality Time During Your Time Together If you must be away from your baby for many hours each day, you’ll want to make the most of the time you have together. Make baby and breastfeeding your number-one priority during your non-working hours to increase your quality time together. Quality Time In the Morning […]
Finding a caregiver whom you can trust to parent your baby in a sensitive way is vitally important to your baby’s welfare and your peace of mind while you are working. You also want a caregiver who is supportive of breastfeeding. Share information about the benefits of breastfeeding and about how your baby is growing […]
Tips to make the transition back to work after maternity leave easier During the weeks after birth, when you are caring for your baby full-time, you can also begin to plan for your return to work. But don’t let concerns about leaving your baby get in the way of enjoying this special time. Here are […]
Often the best solutions to the challenges of combining breastfeeding and employment are the creative ones. Consider these alternatives to spending the entire day away from your baby. Keep in mind that your plans may change as your baby grows and develops. • Bring your baby to work. This may not be possible on an […]
