Having a clogged duct can be extremely painful. Worse, if the clog is not resolved it can turn into mastitis. Clogged ducts can happen for several reasons including feeding problems, ill-fitting or ineffective breast pump, baby’s sleep, and weaning. You may not know the exact reason for your clogged-duct, but relieving the pain and the clog are vital. If you are experiencing frequent clogged ducts, I would recommend seeking out a lactation consultant. What does a clogged duct feel like? When you have a clogged duct you will feel a hard lump on or around the breast. Mammary ducts extend…
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The Elvie Stride is a wearable breast pump. This is what attracted me to this product in the first place. I did a lot of research trying to determine what would be the best breast pump as a first time mom. It was important to me to be able to still be active and pump.
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There are so many breast pumps on the market, but choosing the right breast pump for you will take a bit of research. A general rule of thumb is you want a hospital grade pump.
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Breastfeeding is tremendously beneficial for both mother and baby, but sometimes it does not come as naturally as one might think.