Whether you are returning to (paid) work, you will be away from your baby for a few days, or for other reasons, you may need to pump and create a breastmilk stash or reserve so you can leave breastmilk for your baby while you are away. You might have many questions, so here are our step-by-step tips on how to start. When should I start? Ideally, you should start between one month and 2 weeks before the scheduled date, which…
The use of the breast pump raises many questions and worries. Let’s see if we can answer some questions, and if you have any more, feel free to ask them in the comments. Do I have to sterilize the pump every time I use it? No. Manufacturers recommend sterilizing breast pumps before using them for the first time. After that, it is not necessary. Cleaning it just as you wash dishes in your kitchen is enough: by hand with soap…
There has been a lot of talk about different techniques to increase milk supply rapidly. First of all, we must keep in mind that the important thing is not to produce lots of milk but to produce the right amount for your baby. That is to say, there is a lot of talk about remedies and foods to have more milk, but what we really need is to regulate the milk we produce, and that is achieved mainly by breastfeeding…
When you are breastfeeding and have to fly without your baby, your breast pump will be your best friend. But flying with breast milk in your hand luggage is not always allowed when you don’t travel with your baby. A Mexican congresswoman has put this issue on the table in her country with an initiative that calls for this to be allowed. In Mexico, pumped breast milk can only be transported when flying with a baby. Otherwise, it must be…
To refrigerate and freeze pumped or hand-expressed breastmilk, you need suitable containers that guarantee breastmilk’s optimal storage and hygiene. There are several types of containers specially designed for this purpose on the market: bags and containers, of which we will see the pros and cons below. On top of that, you can also use containers that, although they have not been created to store breastmilk, are perfectly suitable for this purpose. Containers that are not specific If a container was…
“I took my pumped breastmilk out of the freezer and smelled it – it’s gone sour! It smells bad, and I think it’s gone off. I have a lot of frozen milk, will the rest be all the same? What should I do with it?” This is a question we receive frequently, and that causes a lot of concern. Because in these cases, the smell of the breastmilk is really unpleasant. So today, we explain what causes this change in…
There are several reasons why you may have to be away from your baby for a few days. These may be desired or undesired reasons, but if you are breastfeeding, you will probably have questions about what will happen with you, with the baby, and with breastfeeding. We get asked this topic often, so we have gathered the most frequently asked questions and answers in this article. How will my baby be doing when I’m gone? Knowing what will happen…
Mothers often ask us for recommendations on choosing a breast pump, what brand, or what specific model. But to know which one to choose, first of all, you need to ask yourself some questions and take into account the use you want to make of it and what is yourspecific situation. When choosing a breast pump, you must ask yourself what you plan to use it for. You may need a breast pump for very different situations, such as: There…
The Marmet technique of expressing breastmilk by hand is the most widely used form of breast pumping worldwide. Even so, it is little known in places where breast pumps are widely used. This type of breastmilk removal offers several advantages: No special equipment or batteries needed Allows the mother to get to know her breasts well and be completely self-sufficient It can be done anywhere and at any time It may be preferred when there is a rejection of mechanical…
The combined pumping technique (also known as hands-on pumping) is particularly useful when large quantities of expressed breastmilk and the maintenance of milk supply are needed. This is especially the case when the newborn is admitted to the hospital due to being preterm or some other pathology that makes it difficult to breastfeed directly and when milk production may decrease. Knowing the right tools to use in these situations can help the mother to be more efficient in expressing milk….