Breastfeeding Tips & Breast Pump Guide | Lactation Connection

Lactation Connection will be celebrating 30 years serving nursing mothers in 2023. It is hard to believe how time flies!  When I started this business in 1993, the only quality breast pumps were the ones you had to rent and hands-free pumping bras were non-existent! The good news is that moms today have great choices in breastfeeding products so if you are a new mom or mom-to-be, here is a list of essentials for nursing and pumping today! 1.  High Performance Breast Pump There are quite a few good breast pumps on the market, but the most innovative are not the wearable breast pumps.  We have seen those come and go for example a company called WhisperWear.  The reason wearable pumps don't stand the test of time is that they have to operate on regular batteries which until we get a better portable power source reduce the suction as the batteries weaken so until technology catches up, you are better off with an electric breast pump that plugs in or uses a lithium ion r...

     We all know that all you really need for breastfeeding is a boob and a baby, but I often get the question, "What do I need for breastfeeding?".   The answer is that it really depends on your situation and your budget.  Are you going to be working outside the home?  If you are mostly working in the home, do you have times that you need to be away from your baby for conferences, etc?       Formula costs about $150 per month so you budget for breastfeeding could be over $1000 and still be ahead, but most most do not spend that much.  If you work inside the home and are not separated from the baby, you can spend very little.      The following is a checklist and depending on whether you are work at home mom or a mom who works outside the home, you will want to pick and choose the type of breast milk collection product you will need based on your situation. ...