Avoiding Engorgement And Other Over Production Pains

August 28th, 2017   2 comments  

Today’s tips come from one of our readers. Brandy sent in her story and I just had to share with you, because as you know- take the advice from those who have been there! You never know what will work for you.

Maybe I’m just lucky?  Or maybe I have had some GREAT advice . . . → Read More: Avoiding Engorgement And Other Over Production Pains

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Managing Oversupply

May 1st, 2014   Leave a comment  

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Earlier, we read about Renee Prymus and her experience with dramatic oversupply. Many women reach out for support with their oversupply and aren’t able to find much information regarding engorgement past the newborn stage. In addition to causing painful discomfort for mothers, oversupply can cause babies to have colicky symptoms, as . . . → Read More: Managing Oversupply

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When Oversupply Becomes Painful: Renee’s Story

April 28th, 2014   2 comments  

Many women speak about challenges balancing and maintaining their milk supply. Today, we chatted with Renee Prymus–who has so much milk she once pumped 10 ounces in between her newborn’s feedings–about her nursing journey with baby Siena (3 months).

Renee, baby Siena, and Kylie Prymus

Mother’s Boutique: When did you first notice that . . . → Read More: When Oversupply Becomes Painful: Renee’s Story

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Pumping in Non-Traditional Work Environments

November 22nd, 2012   3 comments  

Q&A with Amber Bahler

Amber Bahler is a freelance sign language interpreter. This means her schedule is different every day–her gigs could involve anything from a semester-long commitment for one college student to a business meeting to a theater performance. She nursed her son Emerson (3) and is currently nursing her four-month-old baby, Olivia, . . . → Read More: Pumping in Non-Traditional Work Environments

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Ask Judy: My Breasts Never Feel Full – Is That Normal?

September 27th, 2010   4 comments  

I saw two posts on twitter recently that made me realize I need a post about engorgement and breastfeeding. The two tweets that inspired this are post were:

from @mdans “wonder how long i’ll be able to keep #bfing. My boobs rarely are full is that normal?” on September 21st

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. . . → Read More: Ask Judy: My Breasts Never Feel Full – Is That Normal?

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