Breastfeeding/Pumping

Pumping and Milk Supply: How Pumping Actually Works

Introduction Many mothers begin pumping without fully understanding how pumping works. Breastmilk production follows a biological pattern that responds to how often milk is removed from the breast. In simple terms, the more milk that is removed, the more the body is signaled to produce. However, pumping can sometimes feel confusing. Many mothers worry when […]

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What It’s Like to Have an Oversupply When Your Baby’s in the NICU

Introduction: When Milk Becomes More Than You Can Handle When I first started pumping in the NICU, my biggest fear was that I wouldn’t make enough milk. Every drop felt precious. I’d stare at the bottles, praying for just one more ounce. Then suddenly, the opposite happened. My body responded so strongly that I was

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