There are a lot of choices and a lot of considerations for breast feeding mothers choosing a breast pump these days. The choices range in cost, portability, size, efficiency and comfort and a new mother’s choice of a breast pump will depend on her budget and individual needs. Here is a basic overview of the ...
Many mothers’ end up going back to work or school after the birth of their child and it may seem like continuing to breastfeed could be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. There are significant advantages to continuing to feed your baby human milk including a stronger immune system and less illness, meaning you ...
My First Years MiPump Dual Breast Pump February 4, 2010, I gave birth to my second daughter Bristol Joan LaViene Thursday at 5:27 PM. My milk supply was in by Saturday February 6, 2010 5:15 AM. By Sunday night I was so engorged I could not stand to have my breasts touched or to lean ...
Planning on breast feeding your child? If so, you want to be sure to get a breast pump that will work for you. There are so many different models on the market that if you don’t research beforehand, you could buy a breast pump that isn’t really what you needed. If you’re already feeling overwhelmed, ...
The First Years Natural Comfort Premium Average price, $140 The First Years is a company that many moms know and trust, but breaking into the breastfeeding market is a new move for them. The price and availability for this product are both quite good but we tend to stick with what we’re sure will work, ...
When you walk through the bottle aisle of a store, the choices are endless and can be overwhelming. Several will claim to make the transition from breast to bottle easier. Others will claim to reduce instances of gas and colic. You will have to make decisions about rubber versus silicone nipples and plastic bottles versus ...
Medela makes some of the top-selling breast pumps on the market. If you’re trying to decide if you should go for the Medela Lactina and the Medela Pump in Style Advanced (PISA), read below to see a detailed comparison between the two: Cost PISA – The PISA costs around $250 and $300 depending on which ...
When I gave birth to my twins, they arrived about four weeks before their due date. I hoped they would still be able to breast feed, as I knew that this was important for their health and development. Unfortunately my son was whisked away to another hospital with a higher level NICU, and my daughter ...
I know from experience that choosing a breast pump is a little intimidating. Selecting a breast pump is not a trivial matter, if you will need to rely heavily on a breast pump for milk expression, the right pump could make the difference between breast feeding success or failure. Breast pumps vary widely in style, ...