Save The Milk Blog
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...
Breast Pump Flange Sizing While Pregnant?
This is a very popular question I get asked daily. You are likely nearing the 20 week mark of pregnancy and most insurance companies will now allow you to start shopping around for your free pump. You naturally wonder...
Refill Rate: Sizing Down May Temporarily Reduce Your Supply
You received your new size flanges and your first pump session is amazing! What a wonderful feeling of comfort and a surprise to see you actually emptied your breasts! Your next pumping session comes around and you...
Nipple Trap. I sized down, why can’t I empty?
If you are asking yourself this question, it's likely been quite a journey for you to discover you have elastic nipples in the first place. Finally thinking you nailed down the issue with a fitted flange or insert that...
MomCozy vs Elvie OG
I love my Elvie OG, however, I have elastic nipples and emptying was an issue. I have written a few blogs on this particular issue discussing how the location of the suction holes being in the middle of the flanges,...