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Manage Nipple Pain for Breastfeeding Success

Understanding Latch   Nipple soreness in the first weeks postpartum can be expected as you and your baby learn to breastfeed. However, pain during feeding is not normal. A good latch is crucial for successful breastfeeding. It ensures your baby is effectively extracting milk without causing pain. If you're struggling with…
Melissa Portunato
April 8, 2024
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Storing Breast Milk: Tips and Guidelines

Each breastfeeding experience is unique. Whether your journey involves occasional pumping, pumping only during work hours, or exclusively expressing breast milk around the clock, it is all a part of breastfeeding. Regardless of how frequently you express your milk, it is essential to handle and store milk with care. Adhering…
Melissa Portunato
March 14, 2024
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What is Parallel Pumping? by Spectra Baby USA

Parallel Pumping is a feeding technique that involves nursing a baby at the breast on one side while simultaneously using a breast pump on the other breast. Why Parallel Pumping? Many mothers are prescribed Triple Feeding (nurse, pump, and feed baby) when latching is difficult or to increase milk supply.…
Melissa Portunato
December 19, 2023
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Finding The Right Flange Fit

What is a Flange?  A breast flange or shield is a plastic funnel that goes directly over your nipple to express breast milk when you are pumping. Flanges are not one size fits all and come in a wide range of sizes from 10mm – 36mm. Most breast pumps will…
Melissa Portunato
October 23, 2023
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How to Order a 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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