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storing breastmilk
here are some guidelines to storing breastmilk counter top/freshly expressed milk – room temp less than 77, 4 hours is recommended but 7-8 can be acceptable if your room is cold insulated cooler bag – 24 hours as long as you have ice packs in contact with your milk containers refrigerator – store in the…
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magic number
did you know every breastfeeding mama has a different breastmilk storage capacity? this means everyones magic number might be different magic number refers to the number of times in 24 hours a breastfeeding mama needs to empty her breast to maintain a healthy milk production so theoretically a mama with a high storage capacity would…
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traveling with breastmilk
I was recently traveling and was curious about traveling with breastmilk, or other baby food. Formula, breastmilk, toddler drinks and baby/toddler food in amounts greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 ml ARE allowed in carry on bags and do not need to fit within a quart sized bag this also applies to supplies needed to…
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Reverse Pressure Softening
Have you heard of this technique? When your milk first comes in, its normal to feel really engorged. All that engorgement can make it a struggle for your baby to latch on, which is why its a good idea you are here reading this you basically take two fingers and pushdown around the outside of…
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slacker boob; everyones got one
does your baby favor one boob over the other? or does one boob produce more milk than the other? many babies prefer one breast over the other and not every breast has the same storage capacity to help catch up “your slacker” here are some tips +correct sized flanges are so important + make sure…
Babies First Brew
breastfeeding support for mama & baby
WELCOME MAMA I am so glad your here! I fell in love with everything lactation related after the birth of my first daughter. I am now a mama to three girls and following my dreams. I am a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist completing Pathway 3 to becoming an IBCLC. I want to provide support for whatever YOU need from me. Need help latching? Lets do it. Exclusively pumping and need guidance? Lets do it! I want to support you from your FIRST drop of milk to your LAST.