PUMPING BASICS | When To Start PUMPING | Medela Pump in Style Advanced | SPECTRA | HAAKAA Pump

Heading back to work or planning a trip away from baby while breastfeeding and wondering when to start pumping? This video gives you all the breast pumping basics you'll need to give baby to get all the yummy nutrition from your milk, while mama gets to have a little independence. In this video we cover when to start pumping, what a good pumping schedule looks like, and what to expect during your pumping journey. You'll learn how to use the Medela Pump in Style Advanced and about the Spectra and Haakaa Silicone pump. I hope all these answers and tips make you feel empowered as you make choices that are best for you and your baby!

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PUMPING GO-TO's

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BREASTFEEDING GO-TO's

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DISCLAIMER

All content and information in this video is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical, psychological or health advice of any kind and I do not warrant that the information presented herein is free of any errors or omissions. I am not providing medical, health care, nutrition therapy or coaching services to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any kind of physical ailment, mental or medical condition.

Although I strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in the medical and health area for your particular needs and circumstances prior to making any medical or health related decisions. For your health related questions, please seek the advice of a licensed physician or any other qualified health care provider immediately.

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[johncarlolacson]

I’m a dad and I don’t even make milk but I’m watching this for my wife who is struggling while she naps and hopefully this can help when she wakes up

[lisemartino]

Doula from the UK. Please listen to this amazing women. Don’t be put off by her youth, she knows what she is talking about.

[thegrumpygecko]

One tip I have for pumping away from your baby(like at work) is to look at pictures of your baby, or videos of them. It helps you to have that bonding feeling and thereby helping your milk let down and express better. I remember that helped me with my first baby a lot.

[ashleec]

Another reason I have been pumping is so that my husband can feed my daughter. He enjoys bonding with her and it also helps me get some more sleep as he usually takes a night shift.

[DEFW]

Breast Milk Storage
•Room temp from breast:
Consume w/in 6 hours
•Room temp from fridge:
Consume w/in 2 hours
•Refrigerated:
1 week (4-5 days if kept on door)
•Thawed in fridge from freezer:
24 hours
•Freezer:
6 months (thaw overnight in fridge)

[reichicha]

Glad i found your channel when i was about 20 weeks pregnant. I watched most of your videos and i must say it really helped me a lot with my birthing preparation. I had a wonderful and empowered birthing experience. My baby is now 4weeks old! This video just helped me prepare for my pumping sesh. Thanks for being my virtual doula, Bridget! Sending love from Philippines ❤

[crazyaboutenvy]

all of this info is a little overwhelming but very helpful lol i am not breast feeding but am pumping and in the beginning i almost gave up, but i continued to keep going and now im doing very well and im so proud of myself.

[ihvbmno]

I started reading a great book series while pumping, and BOY HOWDY did I let down while I read! Seriously, I'd come to when I heard the pump overflowing! Getting my mind completely somewhere else was a game changer.

[PratibhaSuyalModi]

I am watching your videos today after two months of delivering my baby and am feeling nostalgic since I used to watch your pregnancy/labor and delivery related videos every day when I was pregnant. Thank you for producing such a great content. You are a part of my motherhood journey :)

[xpidyog]

Mommas! In the hospital my nurse and I used the Medela pump. It had ALOT of parts. I walked away with a kitchen size trash bag of parts they gave me. Target did not have the Medela, so my husband got the EVENFLO just for me to look at since I had my mind made up to get the Medela. When he got home, I had to use it because I was so engorged and needed a release. Needless to say, I’ve never looked back. It is the EASIEST pump, the parts are so simple and to clean after each session only takes < 1 minute. I easily take it room to room and even have used it in the car. I would highly recommend, especially for new mothers. We need simplicity!

[tanyachapel]

I had a 9 to 5 and I used the Medela pump in style. It worked great and I had an awesome supply. We nursed/pumped for 14 months

[lyndseyboden]

The little silicone pump is amazing! I really wish I knew about it when I had my first baby. You can express while baby is feeding and doesn’t take up any more time. Newborns are exhausting so one less task to try and fit in is wonderful!

[jessicasuchy]

As a mom with shallow nipples and a premie who’s been forced to exclusively pump Thankyou. I never imagined I’d be here exclusively pumping but it’s what she needs. I’m a little heart broken and feel like I’m not “needed” as much as I’m staying home currently but doing my best to cope currently.

[kacieberry]

27 weeks... clueless as ever... and this video made me feel SO much better. Thank you!!

[burkevid]

I’m 23 and just moved back to America from living in Asia. Just had my babygirl at home. Didn’t know I would be returning to the States, but we were forced to due to Covid-19. I was preparing to have my child in Asia. I watched so many of your videos as I prepared overseas- wishing I could have a homebirth. We lived in rural Cambodia and were 9 hours from the nearest hospital, so a homebirth was out of the question. Upon returning to America, I decided I wanted a homebirth and was able to have a beautiful, complication free birth at home. Your videos have been so helpful to me as I was overseas and also post partum! Thank you Bridget!

[PacificMidwest]

This is SO helpful thank you. I'm expecting my first baby, and hoping to meet her any day now 😊

[xLagrimax]

I will definitely say she helped my gf be able to get more milk out. She's only been able to get almost 10 ml out but after this video i helped massage etc and we got 50 ml. We were so happy thank you so much

[araneafloor]

The HAAKAA pump saved my supply! Still struggeling with electric pumping to get enough for daycare but the gaps are filled with the great amounts I collect with the HAAKAA.

[thecurlybookworm]

I'm going to be a FTM in 8 weeks and I found this video to be super helpful! It definitely answered a lot of the questions I had around pumping for when I return to work and gave me a little confidence that I CAN do it❤ Looking forward to seeing more of your content😊

[gabihuggins]

So helpful. 3 weeks postpartum and thinking about pumping soon! I bought the haakaa hand pump based on your suggestion!