by Crystal Nelson | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Lacteck flanges are a great alternative to the standard hard plastic flanges that come with our pumps. They are a soft silicone based material that compresses the nipple while pumping. Obviously this is so much more wonderful then the hard plastic. However when it...
by Crystal Nelson | Sep 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Willow is advertised as a cordless and hands-free pump that is revolutionary for moms. While I agree that being hands-free and cordless is fantastic, it falls quite short on being gentle on your nipples. The Willow has a constant suction pattern that continuously...
by Crystal Nelson | Feb 14, 2020 | nipple shrinkage
Can Your Nipples Shrink After Sizing Down? Surprise by the question? You will be more surprised to find out that the answer is yes, nipples shrink. The reason is even more surprising. I have blogged about the importance of proper sizing, dips in milk supply after...
by Crystal Nelson | Jan 14, 2020 | postpartum periods
Postpartum Periods Do you remember the other day when I told you my hair started to fall out? Well, guess what? I woke up Sunday with my full-on first menstrual cycle after delivering my surrogate baby on 10/10/19. That is only three months and two days postpartum, I...
by Crystal Nelson | Jan 13, 2020 | postpartum hair loss
Postpartum Hair Loss Thursday morning as I was brushing my hair I noticed a lot more was falling out than normal. Throughout the day I had hair sticking to my clothes, bed, and pillow and by Friday I was full-on reminding myself that this must be postpartum hair loss....
