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Pumping: Are You Using the Right Flange Size?

January 12, 2022 By Anna

Graphic showing which size flange you should use for your nipple diameter

Every new mom with a brand new breast pump has this same experience. Imagine it: you’re opening your new pump for the first time. You’re excited and ready to give it a whirl. But wait. There are multiple sizes of flange! And what is a flange?!

A flange is a funnel-like piece that attaches your breast to the pump; sometimes, it is referred to as a breast shield. Your breast pump may come with one or two sizes of flanges for you to use. But how do you know which one to use, or if those are even the correct size for you? And does it matter what size flange you use?

Yes, it matters. Here is why.

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Pumping and Breastfeeding: Why, When, & How Often

January 5, 2022 By Anna

woman using a breastpump to pump breastmilk for baby

You’re going to get mixed opinions on pumping milk, but I’m here to guide you through to make pumping the best possible experience. Whether you’re exclusively pumping or pumping to supplement meals here and there while you’re out, pumping is a great option. This post covers the why, when, and how often of pumping.

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How to Help a Mom with Postpartum Depression

September 15, 2021 By Anna

mom sitting with hand on head feeling overwhelmed with baby - postpartum depression

I’ve shared how to help new moms and moms of multiples, but I feel like I need to share how to help a mom with Postpartum Depression. Postpartum Depression is prevalent, and with the most recent pandemic, it’s at an all-time high. 


Postpartum Depression is something that I’ve personally experienced, and as an IBCLC, I’ve worked with countless moms as they experienced it. It’s not always obvious how to best help a mom facing PPD (or other PMADS), but we must do something to help these moms through what is likely one of the toughest challenges of their lives.

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Filed Under: Breastfeeding Blog, Postpartum Blog Posts, Pregnancy Blog Posts Tagged With: Helping new moms, Mental Health, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, PMAD, PMADS, Postpartum, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychosis, pregnancy, support

The Golden Hour After Birth: What is it and why is it so important?

August 18, 2021 By Anna

Mom with Newborn Twins during The Golden Hour

What is the Golden Hour After Birth?

The Golden Hour is the time right after delivery where mom and baby have uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact for at least the first one to two hours. As long as mom and baby are well, immediate and continuous skin-to-skin contact is recommended.

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How to Help and Support a Mom of Multiples

July 21, 2021 By Anna

mom holding and supporting newborn twins in her arms

I’m a mom of multiples (twins, to be specific!). Thus, it’s of no surprise that supporting moms of multiples is a cause near and dear to my heart. I want to help as many moms as possible, especially moms of multiples. 

Recently, I published a post on how to support new moms in general. This post builds on that list. I highly suggest doing as much as you can from that post and then adding what you learn from this post. 

Let’s get started!

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How to Help and Support a New Mom

June 30, 2021 By Anna

Friend visiting new mom and baby

Most everyone wants to help a new mom, and luckily, there are many ways to help a new mom. It can be a rough transition, whether she is a veteran or not. So here is what I suggest to help any woman who has just given birth: give a specific plan.

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