Hi, I'm Allison! I am a Breast Pumping Expert, IBCLC, and mom of three. I combined my passion for learning, teaching, and serving to help new mothers return to work and successfully meet their breastfeeding goals.
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Ive relacted after i stopped pumping for 6 weeks after lots of mastitis in the early days (stopped at 9wpp restarted at 15wpp) Im now 5.5 months and pumping 800mls there abouts from drops 👏 my question is, am i considered regulated? Im still trying to increase so my boy can be fully on breast milk. When I finally get to the amount im happy with, can i drop pumps? Also my last journey my capacity was huge, would that work the same as this time?
Thank you for the video! I have so much milk that I have an empty pasta jar full of expired milk that I don't know what to do with it! Can you please do a video on what to do with expired milk? I worked so hard for it I don't want to waste it😅
My baby goes to bed at 9 pm and I set an alarm to pump at around 1:30am. All this time I was wondering if it was worth it or it was really making a difference 😢
Thank you so much for this video. I'm not a working mom, but have a medically-fragile toddler who is still dependent on breastmilk and struggles to eat food. We are doing everything possible to avoid the g-tube scenario, but after a year of breastfeeding exclusively, it has been *hard.* This particular week I have been seriously thinking of giving up and have been bad about pumping consistently first thing in the morning and in the middle of the night (and of course, supply declined this week big time, though nobody is hungry yet). But there is so much grief and exhaustion involved: I want my time back, my body back, I want not to have to worry if I get enough sleep, my kid won't have enough nutrition in 2-4 weeks. But this is important, and treatment is afoot, and she will do SO much better if I can hold on just another year.
I have a weird question. I only work part time. I exclusively breastfeed and pump every 6 hours as well. He ate 4 ounces when I saw a lactation consultant and is gaining weight well. On days I work I only produce the same amount of ounces I get on days I'm exclusively breastfeeding. Which doesn't make any sense. It's made me concerned that if I take on more hours we would end up with a problem.
Whenever you’re combining Breastfeeding and pumping things do get really tricky to evaluate! You can ask your lactation consultant, and if you want more in depth and long term help from a coach like me, we’d love to tell you more about what that looks like here www.newlittlelife.com/apply Let me know how I can help!
You look so good in this shade of blue!!!
So funny, my mother said the same thing a while back so I promised her I would film a video in it. Haha! Must be a good one!
My baby's sleep has been super unpredictable lately. He is almost 5 months old and sleeps completely through the nights most nights, but he has been waking up more lately. Should I still wake up to feed him or pump when he is sleeping through the night or risk him waking soon after pumping? I exclusively breastfeed at home and then pump 3 times at work (I'm only part-time, so I don't work all week)
Also I use the zomee z2 at work every 3 hours and seem to get good output (average 4 oz combined aside from in the morning where it's around 8-9 depending on how good baby ate that morning and didn't feed at night)
I have been having the same issues or questions as well! I've been still waking up to pump, but I've been more exhausted this week and have missed out on that milk. I try to be super quiet and delay that feed a little if possible or just feed a bottle. On the nights I get to just nurse, it's so much nicer though. Just trying to predict if he will get hungry is difficult.
For both of you, it really depends on where your current milk supply is at, how far postpartum you are, and what your long term goals are. At 5 months if you have a super solid supply, you could probably just follow his lead on the night feedings. A full picture of your situation would be better for more tailored advice, but just in general I hope that helps!
@@NewLittleLife I have a similar capacity as she does. I've found I lose the 12 ounces I make overnight if I skip the pump. It's definitely a juggle between wanting to make as much milk as possible and trying to keep some sanity by getting more sleep. It sucks the best time to pump is during the night like that lol.
@@SamanthaM96 they sure keep us on our toes don't they? My little guy was born on saint Patricks day. He's about to turn 5 months as well. I don't know about you, but I feel very thankful and proud to have made it this far. It sounds like you're doing great!
I audibly gasped at hearing someone said to a mother, “this is what your breast were made for - they’re not doing their job.” Not helpful- so hurtful! You must have had such grace Lhea to put up with that. Good for you for carrying on. There should be a monument somewhere to moms like you. :)
I love my eufy! And i love the inserts as well. No raw rubbing. I dont feel like i responded well at first, but i gave it a fair try, and now it's my favorite wearable! The silicone is the best ive felt by far! Ive considered buying a 2nd set of the pumps i like them so much lol.
Does anyone know of compatible flanges in other sizes for the ardo alyssa? Looks like it comes with a 26 size flange
With my first baby i lost all my dupply when i freezer died whilst i was on holiday. I'm never putting all my eggs in the same basket ever again!
Oh no!!!! That’s is TERRIBLE 😭😭
How long should I request for each pumping break? I am still pregnant so I don't know how it will go. I was also wondering if you can keep a wearable pump on after you are done pumping. If I pump when I am with a patient, it will be a while before I can take the pump off and clean it.
You could shut it off and then deal with the milk after your patient visit. Just be cautious of your movements so it doesn’t spill. It’s a tricky balance while doing patient care. Let me know if you want help walking through everything. Sounds like you have a lot of questions and I’d be happy to help you work through it all Www.Newlittlelife.Com/pumping-for-working-moms
i wanted to try this pump but now learning that it has that little silicone ring i wont… i had a pump that had that before and sometimes the ring gets loose and the suction becomes weak 😟
Have you ever used Legendairy Milk Imani IBox? If so, what are your thoughts?
Hi! Im 4m PP. Already doing a combination feeding( BF + Formula). Have started pumping 2 days back to increase supply and slowly wean off formula. He feeds only on one breast usually, im trying to build a supply in the other breast where he doesnt feed. Have been pumping 9 sessions per day for the past 2 days, the average output of the sessions has bren only 5 ml. Is that normal? When can i see a significant change. How long does iy take?😅😅
5mls per session is a bit of a red flag. Something isn’t quite right. You should work with a professional to get an evaluation I think!
Mom cozy m5, zomee fit, elvie stride, free me independence, madela freestyle, or lansinoh discrete?
Hi! Can you do a comparison for medela’s freestyle please?
I know i can Google this, but I'm here just watching your videos (which i love).. can u tell me what you would need to be a LC pls? I am interested. Ever since becoming a mom a year ago I've become super obsessed with breastfeeding & lactation knowledge 😂🤣
Sure! Google Pathway 1 to becoming an IBCLC and you’ll find some good info! Basically, 14 ish college credits in healthcare, 90 hours of lactation training, and 1000 hours of clinical experience.
@@NewLittleLife ok! 🫶🏽 Thank u. I have a background in some RN prerecs, then went on to massage therapy & specialized in prenatal & infant massage. U give such great information! & Although I'm mostly EBF I come for all the pumping & breast pump knowledge, whether to keep in my mind palace for the future for myself, future kids, mom friends & perhaps future clients 🙌🏽🤞🏽💓 u're amazing to sharing this free also
@1027vvergara love it!! Good luck. Would love to see you in the profession one day 💙
@@NewLittleLife 😅 yes! 🥹 🤞🏽🙌🏽 U've been very inspirational
My problem is my son refuses to latch and so now I'm doing my best the keeo the flow and im told constantly that my supply won't stay if he doesnt latch. He refuses and hates them. And I believe it's because my colostrum is so difficult for him to get out.... He is 3 and 1/2 weeks and refuses to latch and I'm hoping that at some point he will!
Can i use spectra’s air tube on unimom?
How do you not have at least a million subs?! I tell EVERYONE about u in breastfeeding and pumping groups on fb!
That’s a great question!!!! 😅 thanks for sharing!
Amo mi medela harmony, obtengo lo mismo que mi bomba eléctrica en menos tiempo
Hola, te sigo desde Colombia, veo tus videos traducidos al español...me hubiese encanto encontrearte desde antes de comprar mi MEDELA SONATA, hubiese optado por un SPECTRA. PD: me encanta que demuestras con ciencia lo que explicas y eso te da mas credibilidad, eres muy dedicada en lo que haces
Hello I have this wearable breast pump but it does not work well for me. I wonder if it’s because my expectation is too high? I love the spectra s1, the result I got from the Eufy wearable is 50% compared with spectra. Using the natural mode.
Ok so… which portable pump would you recommend for low milk supply? You kinda mentioned you trust some but not others but didn’t actually name any
This video is a couple years old but still runs through some common options! Portable Breast Pump Comparison! | Choosing the best breast pump kzread.info/dash/bejne/hm2uuLSFfsXbddY.html
I drink very vold water or soda when the baby is latched. It helps me with the letdown. I swear I can feel the water flowing from fra My esophagus directly to the boobs 😂
I needed this video. My employer gives no paid maternity leave (I’m a teacher) and because I was forced to change schools I do not qualify for FMLA. They are willing to work with me but not getting any pay really dictates how long I can go.
I'm sad because the only pump through insurance is the new medela and I heard it's not as good as the old one which I loved
Have you seen the new Motif Collection cups? Wondering what you think about it, I’m getting the motif Luna and was wanting the Elvis Stride as well but thinking I may be able to get by with just the Luna, but haven’t been able to find much info bc it’s so new
How do we access the hacks Jessica mentions with high cycle speed and high suction?
I have an EZBREZ and have only seriously pumped with it twice but leaks out from between my breast and the silicone that coats the flange to the bottom and hardly into the cup. When I went to remove the pump, it just leaked out and I lost that precious effort. I'm wondering if the bra isn't creating enough compression or if my breasts are too soft
Thank you for saying with the willow containers is the same as being upright! I have watched so many reviews and no one mentions that!!!
A cool video on hybrids (Imani 2+), portable pumps that can connect to a workhorse motor.
I started pumping 5 days post. To create a slight oversupply so I can have some freedom to do things like take a shower, cook, or spend time with my other kids. Also tonhave someone else babysit so I can have a date night. Have a bottle ready so I don't have a screaming baby in the car. I don't work a neat 9-5 job. I work 12 hr rotating shifts. I don't even get to eat lunch at the same time every day. Sometimes, I get caught up in a 4-6 hr test procedure or maintenance. So I may not gwt to pump for 6-7 hrs at work. So, I started pumping early. I should have about 350 oz saved by the time I go to work. With my other 3 babies I ended up having to combo feed by 2-3 months. I want to try to go longer. I pump between 8-12 oz a day extra on top of nursing. Previously, I would wait for the recommended 4-6 weeks before pumping, and I have never had this much milk in my freezer. Maybe 24 oz max in the freezer. I could never keep up with my pumping at work. When I was a just "enough supplier," I could never pump enough to keep up. It was very all very stressful on top of operating a nuclear power plant.
Hi..i do breastfeeding plus pumping..my storage capacity is too low..i get only 20 ml combined from both breasts when i pump..how do i set my schedule for nursing and pumping?
Pumping often is key! I recommend working with a professional to rule out any other issues with supply or how you’re pumping, but combining breastfeeding and pumping schedules can be tricky. A whole picture is needed! Find an IBCLC to help you 💙
Now I just need the info of what portable matches the motif luna 😅
What portable get over 70mmhg?
All of them. 70mmhg is often where most pumps start at their low suction.
Hi. I have the same situation with posterior tongue tie. Here in Norway they do not want to cut it and the official recommendation is to switch to formula. We have some appointments booked for August and I am doing some exercises to work with his tongue,but it seems these 2 months of doing it will not end so soon as I thought. So I want to become more efficient in pumping to at least bring my supply up to be able to remove the formula. Can you help me with that?
I checked all the boxes!😅 Thank you for this video! I was so worried that my milk supply was going down. I can feel better and more confident now. ❤
So glad you found some peace and confidence!
I caught that the gold portable doesnt have the vibration. Does the synergy gold have the vibration?
Do the lacteck work with this BB?
Yes they should!
Expecting my first baby and this video is life changing; thank you for what you do. I was debating between the Elvie and Willow Go to supplement the Medela (gift). Since I'm a resident physician and running around the hospital all day I want something super quiet and light weight and sounds like the Elvie is just that. Thanks again!
So glad you found what you were looking for! If you run into any troubles along the way, feel free to reach out. We have a large number of physicians in our coaching program! It’s a hard job to tackle pumping in.
Boy. Back in the day as a L&D nurse I only used one of those hand held rubber bulb pumps. If and when I got a break I did what I could. Even hand expression. It was hard to “let down” at the one semi public offices available, surrounded by my co workers and I did make a bit of a mess on occasion as the squirt sometimes missed the receptacle but it was a bit amusing esp that it was the bosses desk. Of course I did clean up after. I managed to breast/bottle feed breast milk for a year foe each of my 3 kids but it wasn’t easy. This was back in the 80’s. Wish I could do it again and try out these new things. Hang in there moms. You can do it !!! 🥰🥰🥰
Wow, thank you for sharing this!! Things sure have changed, some for the better and some for the worse 😅
I think in general in Europe we have 6 months to 1 year maternity leave. Some also have paternity leave.
It varies quite a bit per country. Which country are you in? And is it paid?
I chose to have a child with a foreigner in another country. America doesn't have a system that supports children. You're supposed to make corporations' quarterly profits maxed not support the next generation.
This is 100% true!
Great video with lots of great advice. However, it does slightly depress me, not gonna lie. I feel that something is seriously wrong with a society if it will not provide financial support for a mother to be able to recover from childbirth and care for her newborn child for a decent amount of time.
100% agree with you here!!! Unfortunately, this is where we’re currently at, so I’m glad you found it helpful. Some mothers (especially those who own their own business, are students, etc) have to go back quickly regardless. Ugh.. it’s so hard. I hope one day my job doesn’t exist because mothers can stay home and breastfeed their babies as long as they need to and be financially supported.
@NewLittleLife Also nearly all low income mothers have to return to work immediately. These bills wait for no one.
Great addition to the list @hannahm.9881. Very true.
Thankyou!! I totally thought it was easier for the mom to pump and breast feed so she could get a break. Won't be buying one now unless things change. This was so helpful!
So glad to hear it!!!
Can pumpin’ pal flanges negatively affect pumping? (I started using those because the regular ones that come with the pump hurt)
Hi, did the pumpables super genie fit all the way with the zipper closed? Thanks ! 😊
Do you know where one could get the black flow protector?