Breast pumping

Here’s what you need to know for breast pumping
at home, at work or on the go

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Breastfeeding -The basics

Learning to nurse your newborn is like learning to dance with a new partner. You have to find your rhythm and pace, and then you and your baby will be in the groove.  Learn more

Breastpumping tips

One of the best ways to learn about breastfeeding is from other mothers...

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Don’t wait to breastfeed until your breasts feel full...

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After birth, lots of breastfeeding brings in more milk faster...

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Feeding amounts will vary by your baby’s age...

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Write the date and time on your milk container...

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Your milk is not “homogenized” like the milk in the store...

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If you combine milk from different days, use the date of the oldest milk...

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Store your milk in amounts no larger than what your baby might take...

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Any clean, sealed container can be used to store milk...

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Pump 30-60 minutes after a nursing and at least an hour before a nursing...

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Try pumping in the morning. Most women get more milk then...

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