Pumping Log

May - 11 - 2017

Everyday is a new day with its own stresses and joys. The more we can take time to enjoy each day, the less we are prone to worry and stress, the better it is for our overall health as well as our milk supply. The…

Pumping Log: pay no attention to the pump behind the curtain

May - 6 - 2017

In a previous blog I talked about my work pumping room. It has two chair separated by two curtains. I would say about 50% of the time I pump alone. It is a great time to FaceTime with my husband and see the baby to…

Product review

May - 4 - 2017

It finally came!! My Mrs. Patel's mothers milk tea!!! I've used the grocery store brand but it didn't really seem to have a big impact on my supply. In researching teas, I came across this brand. They're Milk Water tea comes in two tasty flavors…

Pumping Log: right vs left

April - 26 - 2017

Unfortunately breasts do not come with markers on them. When you are an exclusively breast-feeding mom you never really know how much your baby is getting. We teach in lactation to watch for the signs that tell you your baby is getting enough milk. You…

Growth charts

April - 24 - 2017

Did you know that breast-fed babies and formula fed babies have different growth charts? Breast-fed babies tend to be leaner and gain weight at a slower rate than artificially fed babies. Make sure your pediatrician uses the correct growth chart when weighing and measuring your little…

Pumping Log: back to normal.

April - 22 - 2017

Us pumping mamas tend to freak out about how much we pump. Can I get an amen?!? When our supply drops we freak the freaky freak out.  But what if we weren't pumping. Would we actually notice any of these drops, or what our babies…

Pumping Log: One of those days

April - 21 - 2017

Is been one of those days. Let me tell you about it. I found a cockroach on my breast pumping bag this morning (I had it next to our 1920's era fireplace where I was pumping last night). I lost my employee badge and can't…

Sometimes being a woman sucks

April - 20 - 2017

More specifically, having a period because you're a woman sucks. Not only are there mood swings and cramps to deal with, there's also my monthly dip in milk production. Time to make some lactation cookies with extra chocolate chips and a cup of Mrs. Patel's…

Pumping Log: the pump room

April - 20 - 2017

I'm sure every workplace has their own unique style of pumping room. It is a place of sanctuary and safety for many nursing moms during the day. At the hospital where I work, we have an employee lactation room on the first floor. Inside are…

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