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Last Updated: March 24, 2022 by Yael Breimer

Pumping: Tips For Beginning

Do you express breast milk to feed your little one? Whether you hand express or use a pump, there can be a learning curve as you start out. In today’s blog post, we’re focusing on using a pump…. Read More

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Posted: May 4, 2021 by Yael Breimer

My Family, My Support System

Lauren, Florida This is my family’s story of our journey to feed my beautiful girl. I say it’s my family’s story because I truly could not have breastfed my daughter without my amazing support system! I hope that… Read More

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Posted: March 2, 2021 by Yael Breimer

Guidelines Families Follow For Pumping And Storing Milk: What’s It Like In Real Life?

Editor’s Note: From time to time, LLL USA shares information about research studies relating to breastfeeding/chestfeeding/human milk feeding. The researcher agrees to provide the results of the study in a reader-friendly format so that we can share it with… Read More

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Posted: May 26, 2020 by Yael Breimer

Donating Milk During A Pandemic

Human milk donation has long played an important role in saving the lives of infants, many of whom are preterm or otherwise medically fragile. This need remains during the COVID-19 pandemic, and organizations such as the Human Milk… Read More

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Posted: January 7, 2020 by Yael Breimer

How Do I Make Pumping At Work More Enjoyable?

Let’s face it. Pumping at work probably isn’t the highlight of your day. If that’s the case, you’re definitely not alone. Jane W. recently posed a question to La Leche League USA: “I hate pumping at work. What… Read More

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Last Updated: September 10, 2019 by Yael Breimer

Rachel’s Story: Expressing My Milk

By Rachel Rhodes, Newport, Pennsylvania. I was blessed with a little boy on August 22, 2018. My mother has always stressed to me the importance of breastfeeding for as long as I can remember. Instantly my son, Jameson,… Read More

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Last Updated: June 7, 2019 by Yael Breimer

Liz’s Story: Struggles with Tongue-Tie and Weight Gain

Liz Bergstrom, Fort Worth, Texas My first child (my son) is a little over two years old, and I’m now breastfeeding my second baby. My son had an undiagnosed tongue- and lip-tie for two months. I breastfed him… Read More

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Posted: May 14, 2019 by Yael Breimer

Audrey’s Story: “My Breasts Work Just Fine At 40”

Audrey Grimaldi, Long Island, New York. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I looked around the room wondering, “Am I the oldest one in here? Are we the oldest couple here?” I didn’t really feel out… Read More

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Posted: January 15, 2019 by Yael Breimer

Laura’s Story: Persevering Through The Difficult Early Months

Laura P., New York City, New York When my son was born, I had no experience with being a mother or breastfeeding. I agreed to give breastfeeding a shot, but I was very nervous about it. Most of… Read More

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Posted: December 4, 2018 by Yael Breimer

Making It Work: Why I Avoid The ‘Freezer Stash’

Emily Hahn, Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania Editor’s Note: The author shares the experience of returning to work, pumping, and providing enough breast milk for the following day without maintaining a supply of frozen breast milk. Many parents who pump… Read More

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