by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 10, 2021 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
Best Supplements to Increase Milk Supply As our second daughters due date is closely approaching, I am stocking up on items I have used in the past that I know will help me maintain a healthy milk supply. I had a few instances of low supply with Emmy and found a lot...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 10, 2021 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
Breastfeeding Hacks Every Mom Should Know While breastfeeding is so beneficial for both mama and baby, it isn’t exactly easy. There’s a long list of struggles us mamas face, but luckily, there’s some good hacks to help us along our journey! Breast...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 19, 2019 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
What is causing your low breast milk production? Making enough milk for their babies is a battle that many new mothers take on. I personally experienced it when both of my daughters hit the 3 month mark and had to take some extra measures to increase my production....
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 16, 2019 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
How to Increase Your Breastmilk Production Quickly So about a week away from Jay and I’s first day trip without Emmy, I realized I didn’t have enough breast milk stored up for grandma to feed our baby girl. I needed to re-stock my freezer stash stat, but...
by Judith Mclean | Feb 12, 2019 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
Increasing Lactation with Galactagogues Some of you may have previously heard of the term “galactagogue” but for those who haven’t, it’s a scientific term for a substance that aids lactation. Or in other words: a galactagogue works to increase your breast milk...
by Aryn Hinton | Jan 8, 2019 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
7 Common Pumping Mistakes- And What To Do Instead Every breastfeeding mom knows how awesome a tool their pump can be. A pump allows you to provide breastmilk to your baby and maintain your supply, when you need to be separated from them or if they aren’t latching. And...
by Aryn Hinton | Dec 6, 2018 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
Low Supply VS. Perceived Low Supply I think every breastfeeding mom has had a moment of worrying if the milk she is making is enough for her baby. I often joke how nice it would be if breasts came with fuel gauges, like those on a car. Wouldn’t that make things a...
by Aryn Hinton | Dec 6, 2018 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
How To Build A Freezer Stash Before Returning to Work If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve heard more opinions are tips than you ever thought possible. For every question or concern you have, everyone has a different solution or wants to share what their brother’s...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 29, 2018 | Pumping
In August 2017, the CDC released their first set of guidelines in regards to how to clean your breast pump properly. The new guidelines came after a premature baby contracted an infection from his mothers pump, which she washed in the kitchen sink. The bacteria...
by Breanna Richey | May 17, 2018 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
Expressed Milk Basics: How to properly collect, store and thaw pumped breastmilk My oldest son is four years old, and I still remember what I was thinking when it was time for us to go home from the hospital. I was thinking, “I can’t believe they trust me to...
by Tara Shiroff | May 16, 2018 | Baby Food, Breast Feeding, Pumping
The Complete Guide to Bottle Feeding A Breastfed Baby Whether you need to supplement traditional breastfeeding or you can’t breastfeed for an extended period, it may become necessary for you to bottle-feed your infant with expressed breast milk. Here are some...
by Amanda Glenn | May 9, 2018 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
In some ways, exclusive pumping can feel like the worst of both worlds – not only do you need to pump milk and deal with breast issues like clogged ducts and mastitis, like a nursing mother, but you also have to wash pump parts and bottles, like a...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Feb 12, 2018 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
This post is sponsored by Mommy Knows Best. Did you know it is clinically proven that you crave more sweets while you are breastfeeding? I’m actually not sure that is true… but I sure like to use it as my excuse! So when I find a treat that satisfied my...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Dec 9, 2017 | Pumping
We’ve all got one… a breast that produces less milk than the other. While a slight variation in production (1-1.5 ounces) is A-OK, any more than that can be frustrating. Luckily, with a varied pumping and feeding technique, it can be easy to whip...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Dec 8, 2017 | Breast Feeding, Pumping
Clogged Milk Duct Remedies Clogged milk ducts can happen to a breastfeeding mama for a number of reasons. Some of the most common are: Lack of sleep Wearing Bras that are too tight Not emptying your breast It is very important to work out a clogged milk duct as it...
