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Elvie Users. Are Your Nipples Really Elastic?
So many moms tell me their nipples are elastic when they use Elvie. But that is likely not the case. You can see from the picture above that ordinary flanges are longer and the suction hole is located far away from the...
Self-Care for New Moms: How to Make Yourself a Priority
The topic of self-care has been around for a long time, but people don't always knowwhat it means or understand how to practically apply self-care measures to themselves in their own lives. This is especially true for...
Saving Your Sanity: Tips For Remote Working Parents
Guest Post by: Janice Russell, parentingdisasters.com Save The Milk knows that remotely working from home while caring for young children can be both a blessing and a challenge. You may find yourself switching back...
How can BeauGen Cushions help you with Flange Sizing
Hello Ladies! I have gone over the benefits of using BeauGen Cushions before but let me go into the details of why this particular product can be very beneficial for pumping moms. BeauGen Cushions are versatile,...
How to use BeauGen Cushions with Elvie flanges
We discussed how wonderful BeauGen Cushions are to use with so many pumps. However, using the Elvie pump with BeauGens gets a little technical. Let's go over the issue that many Elvie users have and that is the...
Nipple Sizing with Lacteck Baby Motion Flanges
Lacteck Baby Motion 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...
Willow Pump and Why Your Size Matters
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...
Can Your Nipples Shrink After Sizing Down?
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...
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....