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Pumping Mamas Pump Iron
I have gotten pretty good at entertaining myself while sitting through the dreadful pumping process. I've read a book, typed on my laptop and chatted with friends. Lately, I have decided I want to pump some iron while attached to the tubes so I started exercising.
Seven Tips For Pumping Breastmilk at the Office
Working moms who want to extend their nursing time past maternity leave will often find themselves having to pump at the office. While it is a worthwhile endeavor, it can be a tough task to add to the normal work details. A handful of items will help you pump successfully.
Tell Mommy: What Do You Do While Pumping?
Ask most moms how much they like pumping and you'll almost always get the same answer, "I hate it!" The benefits make it worth it, but there's something about being hooked up to a machine that warrants a ticket for noise pollution that can make a mama mad. Then, add the suction and inability to move around a room and mom feels like a cow stuck in a stable only the "farmer" is Medela, Evenflo or Ameda.
PumpEase: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
If we can talk on the phone hands-free, is there any reason we shouldn't be able to pump that way? Any mom who has ever tried to relax while pumping knows it's no easy feat. Try to read a book while holding the contraption's horns up to your breasts.
Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me: Pumping in Public
While nursing, I had to pump when I was away from my babe to keep my milk supply. Unfortunately, the places I pumped left much to be desired.
I often found myself extracting breast milk in airports, bathroom stalls, closets, and worst of all, cars!
Lil Tip: Mother's Milk to the Rescue
Breastfeeding, like most things in life, has its ups and downs. Many nursing mothers experience a decrease in their milk supply especially working moms who pump often since pumping doesn't always provide the same strong suction that the infant does.
Whenever I felt my supply decreasing, I turned to Mother's Milk Tea to remedy the problem.
Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me? Pumping Prison
Mothers who have pumped know the dreads of sitting up alone in the middle of the night to unload their liquid gold when they'd rather be in bed. While pumping is a learn as you go process, the restrictions and the time commitment it required surprised me.
I felt like a cow hooked up to my milk extracting machine and imagined cutting one of my old bras up to hold the contraptions so I could at least check e–mail or surf the net.
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Pump It Up
A friend of mine had a love-hate relationship with her breast pump. She loved that it allowed her to provide her son with breastmilk while she was out, but hated feeling like a cow every time she was hooked up to it. You'll be hard-pressed to find a woman who is fond of her device as they are usually too loud, heavy or inefficient.
There's a Breast Pump Bandit on the Loose!
Catch those milk thieves! Breast pumps are one of those motherhood necessities that can make a new mama cringe. The thought of spending upwards of $200 on a device she knows she will have a love/hate relationship with, is not exactly exciting, but 66 percent of LilSugar readers did invest in the pricey pump.
Things to Consider When Buying a Pump
A newly expectant lady often knows what to buy when it comes to the layette and crib, but when she sets out to buy a breast pump, she may not have the slightest idea what to look for in her purchase. Since many retailers do not offer breast pump returns, it behooves the mama-to-be to learn about the breast pump's purposes before charging her card. Here are a few things to consider:- Does it have a stimulation phase to help the mother's milk let down?
- Is it portable?
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