Ameda Platinum Hospital Grade Breastpump Review

By Mary Morsbach

As an exclusive pumper for 11 month old twins, I can sincerely say that I have tried my fair share of breast pumps. Whether it be a hospital grade, double electric, or manual, each pump has its benefits and shortcomings. Here is a little history about me; My twins were born . . . → Read More: Ameda Platinum Hospital Grade Breastpump Review

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 Know If I Am Using The Correct Sized Breast-Flanges For My Breast Pump?

Dear Judy, I was reading your articles and wanted to ask you a question that you might know about: how do I know what size flange came with my breastpump? Also, how do I know what size I need? I’m not having discomfort and I get plenty of milk, but I noticed that some . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Do I Know If I Am Using The Correct Sized Breast-Flanges For My Breast Pump?

Ask Judy: Is It Me Or My Pump?

Dear Judy, I am having trouble getting a let down with my pump. Even when I am all alone. Is it me or could it be my pump?

Lots of mothers have difficulty responding to a breastpump vs. nursing their baby. If you have normally been able to pump efficiently in the past, and . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Is It Me Or My Pump?

Ask Judy: How Can I Get My Milk Supply Back Up?

Dear Judy, I returned to work in April and was pumping 3 times a day. I found that I would get a good amount in the morning but the mid day session and afternoon sessions would not yield quite as much. I reduced my pumping to twice a day because I was getting the . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Can I Get My Milk Supply Back Up?

Ask Judy: Should I Pump?

My son is still nursing at least twice a day at 20 months: long one at wakeup time and variably at bedtime (20 min to 1 hour depending on his mood). I work part time, so we also nurse for naptime on the days I am with him.

Next week, I need to work . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Should I Pump?

Ask Judy: How Do I Keep My Milk Supply Up While Working?

Dear Judy, I have a question for you already. I just returned to work Monday. I noticed yesterday and today that I am not pumping 4.5 to 5oz like I did Monday. My lactation consultant has me taking Fenugreek, which I have been on for about a month. My daughter seems to still be . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Do I Keep My Milk Supply Up While Working?