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How to increase milk supply when pumping

January 19, 2019October 23, 2024
by Jessica Whitney

If you aren’t having to return to work or you have been blessed with an abundance of milk, you probably have no idea why someone would google how to increase their milk supply when pumping.

Some people might exasperatedly say that you don’t need to pump to increase your milk supply, just feed your baby longer or more often or all day every day. Just eat a healthier diet or drink more water and it will magically increase. (While great advice…sometimes you need a little bit more people!)

But then there are some people, who are just worried about making enough milk for their babies when they return to work for a legitimate reason. They’ve never been able to pump quite enough or their baby always seems fussy after feedings.

Breastfeeding Tips: 5 Ways to Successfully Pump at Work

January 10, 2018August 18, 2018
by Jessica Whitney

Okay, so you’ve done some research on investing in the best breast pump, but now you’re asking the question, how does pumping even work? Will it be weird? Will people be uncomfortable? Will I find enough time at work to keep a schedule? What are some breastfeeding tips when you are going back to work? Where will I keep the breast milk?

Sometimes the unknown is intimidating.

Be encouraged though. Going back to work doesn’t have to end your breastfeeding relationship with your baby. While it does require intentionality, it’s possible to continue breastfeeding after returning to work, whether part-time or full-time.

How to increase milk supply when pumping

Breastfeeding Tips: 5 Ways to Successfully Pump at Work

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