Pumping Experiences: What I Did Differently the Second Time

The very first time I hooked up my breast pump to pump for my first son, a relative looked at my half-ounce bounty and said, “That’s not very much. Are you sure you have enough milk??”

This is just one example of a booby-trap that can derail the nursing experience for breastfeeding mothers, particularly . . . → Read More: Pumping Experiences: What I Did Differently the Second Time

Pumping in Non-Traditional Work Environments

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

How To Pump In Private

I was on twitter late last month (wow – am I behind following up on things!) and I saw a post from @BabyDickey – she said “SO – I need to pump btwn my classes, but my “office” is a cubicle in a room with 3 other people. No door. I don’t know what . . . → Read More: How To Pump In Private

Increasing Milk Supply: Add In An Extra Pumping Session

Lots of moms want to increase their milk supply for one reason or another. Perhaps you are getting ready to go back to work – perhaps you had a cold and need to get your supply back up again. What ever the reason, we have lots of great tips in our Pumping And Working . . . → Read More: Increasing Milk Supply: Add In An Extra Pumping Session

How Do I Increase My Milk Supply?

Dear Judy, I am looking for information on how one would increase their milk supply. My sister’s milk came in, but she has low supply. She has tried fenugreek, mother’s milk tea, and marathon pumping. She had her baby two weeks ago and the most she gets out is 20mls when she pumps. She . . . → Read More: How Do I Increase My Milk Supply?

Ask Judy: How Do I Relactate?

Dear Judy: I want to start breastfeeding again, well pumping my breast milk for my 2 kids Jacob 3 years old, Danielle 2 years old. Do you think this is a crazy idea? My doctor is not supporting me, she says that I was done a year ago, and I should leave it that . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Do I Relactate?

Oh What A Relief It Is!