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How to Get a Free Breast Pump Through Insurance

Every mom starts pumping for different reasons. Some start immediately after their baby is born because of a health-related circumstance while others choose to exclusively pump right from the beginning. Many mothers often start their pumping journey when returning to work. However, you introduce pumping to your breastfeeding routine, you…
Melissa Portunato
August 18, 2023
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Benefits of Breastfeeding For You and Baby

Breast milk is a living substance packed with nutrients, antibodies, and vitamins, providing the perfect nutritional composition for your growing baby. As your baby develops and responds to the environment around them, the composition of your breast milk will adapt to meet their needs. Breast milk is readily available, easily…
Melissa Portunato
January 12, 2023
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Alcohol and Breastfeeding

You waited 9 months. Nine. N-I-N-E. No wine, no beer, no mimosas at your baby shower. You ate right (minus those, ahem, few late-night trips through the drive-thru), went to bed at a reasonable hour, and refrained from taking a dip in the hot tub during your babymoon. But now…
Chris Camera
October 13, 2022
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Breastmilk Storage Guidelines

*The following guidelines apply for healthy, full-term babies. If your baby is preterm, seriously ill, and/or hospitalized, discuss milk storage guidelines with your baby’s doctor. Before expressing and handling breastmilk, wash your hands and make sure all your pump parts and milk storage containers are clean. After you’ve expressed some…
Chris Camera
July 13, 2022
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Thawing and Feeding Stored Breastmilk

Thawing Frozen Milk To thaw frozen milk, you can do one of the following: Put the container in the refrigerator. Put the container in a cup of warm or lukewarm water. Run lukewarm water over the container. Whatever method you choose, keep these tips in mind: DO: Thaw the oldest…
Chris Camera
April 14, 2022