Save The Milk Blog
Breast Pumping Association – Part 2
Breast Pumping Association. These three little words put together mean so much to me. After reading this, I hope they will mean just as much to you because it took a lot of work to get here! Breastfeeding is not Breast...
Rants of a Bad Ass Mother Pumper – Part 1
I recently saw a flange company trying to explain what elastic nipples were in a blog they wrote in 2021. This particular company had been around for a few years but I felt they had focused on selling their product vs...
Swollen Breastmilk Ducts, Clogs and Mastitis
With all new research comes a change in information passed on to pumping moms! But to note, like I always do, "the best approach is the one that works for you". In my opinion, this is common knowledge and it always...
New Baby, New Business, New Challenges
In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of mothers who start their own businesses in order to combine part-time work and full-time parenting. Starting a business can seem like a daunting task when...
Vasospasms of the Nipple While Breast Pumping
Vasospasm symptoms are a less common topic discussed in the lactation community. The reason why is not many LCs work with breast pumping moms. However, I see it a few times a day because I only work with moms who...
How did Save The Milk get started?
Funny fact: I never wanted to have kids. Jokes on me because I got pregnant on my 17th birthday. To my incredible surprise, I loved being pregnant. Pregnancy changed my life for the better and I don’t ever regret my...
Inducing Lactation or Relactating – Using a Tens Unit
Guest writer: Tricia Meier ⬅️CLICK TO CONTACT I began my induction journey when we realized our adoption dreams were on the horizon. I wanted to nurse our future little bub and decided to induce knowing it was going...
Relactating – It Takes a Village
Guest Writer: Tiffany Mooney Relactation can be difficult but the most rewarding part of the journey is seeing my milk in the fridge every day. Seeing my accomplishment is motivation. I can think to myself, "yes I...
Flat or Inverted Nipples – What Pumping Products Do You Use?
Flat and inverted nipples are normal. If you're worried about pumping, you're not alone. I say this with the best of intentions - You Are Not Alone! When pumping, one of the major issues moms with flat or inverted...