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[@lisemartino2445]

Doula from the UK. Please listen to this amazing women. Don’t be put off by her youth, she knows what she is talking about.

[@BridgetTeyler]

Thank you!! Love connecting with doula friends from around the world!

[@corinnesalazar9726]

Lise Martino gosh I’ve loved her and watched mainly just her videos since I’ve found her. She’s made me really excited for birth this second time around

[@rachelhj1988]

Women supporting women! So encouraging to see x

[@ayahaldamar1216]

I watched her since the time I knew I was pregnant now I have 11 days old baby boy and still fascinated with this Mama❤

[@melodysacpopo5252]

Her skin looks great. She might look younger due to it! #random

[@johncarlolacson3420]

I’m a dad and I don’t even make milk but I’m watching this for my wife who is struggling while she naps and hopefully this can help when she wakes up

[@iamwhoyousayiam6773]

That's awesome you're doing research while she's sleeping. Being Mommy is exhausting.

[@makitigano2502]

Bless you.

[@thesimplemommylifechannel4689]

Amazing! Also show her this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2nGgaywbM6Vf7c&feature=share Maybe this can help! You are doing great!

[@nicolemariemasters8705]

Way to be supportive Dad! You seem like a great partner and I love that you are in this with her.

[@everythingrebekahlorraine]

Awe that's sweet.

[@thegrumpygecko2390]

One tip I have for pumping away from your baby(like at work) is to look at pictures of your baby, or videos of them. It helps you to have that bonding feeling and thereby helping your milk let down and express better. I remember that helped me with my first baby a lot.

[@Pushnotificationsalwaysoffbye]

Ah I love this!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@staceface1]

Great tip. It's been 10 years since I last pumped and I feel like I need a refresher

[@garetbonham8401]

Me know when can we get a date with me and I can get the tickets and see if they will make the music available to us at Yes

[@garetbonham8401]

​@Pushnotificationsalwaysoffbye SuperGaret and see if you did get it and if so sweet pea you are so awesome and so awesome and so we are all about the same thing and we will have the opportunity for us and to get a good feel

[@garetbonham8401]

😢😂

[@DEFW21]

Breast Milk Storage •Room temp from breast: Consume w/in 6 hours •Room temp from fridge: Consume w/in 2 hours •Refrigerated: 1 week (4-5 days if kept on door) •Thawed in fridge from freezer: 24 hours •Freezer: 6 months (thaw overnight in fridge)

[@jenaeliberty]

What do you mean by on door

[@sdw86]

@@jenaeliberty door of fridge (not kept as cold) vs housed in the back of fridge

[@paulettemeek]

thank you so much 😊

[@PratibhaSuyalModi]

I am watching your videos today after two months of delivering my baby and am feeling nostalgic since I used to watch your pregnancy/labor and delivery related videos every day when I was pregnant. Thank you for producing such a great content. You are a part of my motherhood journey :)

[@4nsonam]

I totally agree.

[@qtlivinhappy]

Samesies!!

[@ashleec3117]

Another reason I have been pumping is so that my husband can feed my daughter. He enjoys bonding with her and it also helps me get some more sleep as he usually takes a night shift.

[@tiffanyk3247]

Thanks for the tip, love this idea

[@meaganzap]

Thats what i want to do, I am trying to learn as much as I can within 2 weeks aka my due date lol😊

[@ashleec3117]

@@meaganzap it’s been working really well for me and my husband. My supply is higher in the morning so I usually feed baby and the. Pump and save the extra for her night time feeding. I can usually get another bottle feeding from using the haakaa during feeds to collect the let down on the opposite boob. I sometimes get 3oz from that alone.

[@stathisgeorgakopoulos505]

@@ashleec3117 Hi, I am looking to do this for my wife. How soon did you start as they recommend not to start before 3/6 weeks(which I don't fully understand the reason why) But that means that first few weeks I wouldn't be able to help my wife.

[@ashleec3117]

@@stathisgeorgakopoulos505 I started the first week after my daughter was born.

[@crazyaboutenvy7856]

all of this info is a little overwhelming but very helpful lol i am not breast feeding but am pumping and in the beginning i almost gave up, but i continued to keep going and now im doing very well and im so proud of myself.

[@krystlenicole9268]

Good job, momma!!!

[@Mar-sb1ss]

When did you start pumping?

[@LoriLawrence-l5w]

I started reading a great book series while pumping, and BOY HOWDY did I let down while I read! Seriously, I'd come to when I heard the pump overflowing! Getting my mind completely somewhere else was a game changer.

[@mamaberry]

Oh, man. I'm gonna have to try that.

[@reichicha]

Glad i found your channel when i was about 20 weeks pregnant. I watched most of your videos and i must say it really helped me a lot with my birthing preparation. I had a wonderful and empowered birthing experience. My baby is now 4weeks old! This video just helped me prepare for my pumping sesh. Thanks for being my virtual doula, Bridget! Sending love from Philippines ❤

[@xLagrimax]

I will definitely say she helped my gf be able to get more milk out. She's only been able to get almost 10 ml out but after this video i helped massage etc and we got 50 ml. We were so happy thank you so much

[@user-xp6id4yo1g]

Mommas! In the hospital my nurse and I used the Medela pump. It had ALOT of parts. I walked away with a kitchen size trash bag of parts they gave me. Target did not have the Medela, so my husband got the EVENFLO just for me to look at since I had my mind made up to get the Medela. When he got home, I had to use it because I was so engorged and needed a release. Needless to say, I’ve never looked back. It is the EASIEST pump, the parts are so simple and to clean after each session only takes < 1 minute. I easily take it room to room and even have used it in the car. I would highly recommend, especially for new mothers. We need simplicity!

[@jessicasuchy7850]

As a mom with shallow nipples and a premie who’s been forced to exclusively pump Thankyou. I never imagined I’d be here exclusively pumping but it’s what she needs. I’m a little heart broken and feel like I’m not “needed” as much as I’m staying home currently but doing my best to cope currently.

[@misslaedi5546]

I have a 1 week old and inverted nipples - so I definitely understand

[@kacieberry6101]

27 weeks... clueless as ever... and this video made me feel SO much better. Thank you!!

[@zeldachickofficial]

26 weeks here

[@tanyachapel1162]

I had a 9 to 5 and I used the Medela pump in style. It worked great and I had an awesome supply. We nursed/pumped for 14 months

[@PrenatalYini]

Excellent job mama! Thanks for sharing your story. My breastfeeding-specific channel might help support your breastfeeding experience. All the best to you.

[@burkevid4108]

I’m 23 and just moved back to America from living in Asia. Just had my babygirl at home. Didn’t know I would be returning to the States, but we were forced to due to Covid-19. I was preparing to have my child in Asia. I watched so many of your videos as I prepared overseas- wishing I could have a homebirth. We lived in rural Cambodia and were 9 hours from the nearest hospital, so a homebirth was out of the question. Upon returning to America, I decided I wanted a homebirth and was able to have a beautiful, complication free birth at home. Your videos have been so helpful to me as I was overseas and also post partum! Thank you Bridget!

[@Preciousanagonzalez1]

Thank you, I received my breast pump yesterday and I am 34 1/2 weeks pregnant. All of this information and tips must be very useful and I am glad I watched this.

[@BridgetTeyler]

Good!! I'm so glad it helped, mama!

[@fatmamoheb8969]

Do u pump while u r pregnant !!!??

[@BridgetTeyler]

@@fatmamoheb8969 No, there's no need to pump before baby is born unless you're already nursing/pumping for another baby too.

[@fatmamoheb8969]

@@BridgetTeyler thank u so mush for ur quick reply ❤❤🤗🤗

[@kelleyanna9753]

Can you make a video if you want to use a manual pump instead or electric?

[@lyndseyboden5937]

The little silicone pump is amazing! I really wish I knew about it when I had my first baby. You can express while baby is feeding and doesn’t take up any more time. Newborns are exhausting so one less task to try and fit in is wonderful!

[@thecurlybookworm7185]

I'm going to be a FTM in 8 weeks and I found this video to be super helpful! It definitely answered a lot of the questions I had around pumping for when I return to work and gave me a little confidence that I CAN do it❤ Looking forward to seeing more of your content😊

[@FASHIONGAL89]

My first 2 babies refused to latch,no matter what lactation nurses tried to help me do. So even though I’m a sahm,I bought a Lasinoh manual pump to take to the hospital this pregnancy,(33 weeks)just in case this baby doesn’t latch either. I’ll be stimulating and pumping and feed her whatever I’m able to produce🥰

[@kaitcalista]

I wish I saw this video 6 years ago, I tried breastfeeding/pumping for the first time and failed but 3 years after that I tried again and it was a success. I’m currently expecting and can’t wait to breastfeed again.

[@araneafloor]

The HAAKAA pump saved my supply! Still struggeling with electric pumping to get enough for daycare but the gaps are filled with the great amounts I collect with the HAAKAA.

[@brokegirl1452]

The haakaa is ok took me an hour to get 3 oz out

[@gabihuggins5042]

So helpful. 3 weeks postpartum and thinking about pumping soon! I bought the haakaa hand pump based on your suggestion!

[@kamyllem4867]

I wish I saw this video when I first tried breast feeding. I think I gave up too early but it was incredibly difficult and I wasn’t as informed as I thought. Excited to try again with baby #2

[@myfairladysadia]

Bridget, you are SO helpful!!! I was feeling overwhelmed with pumping and feeling a bit anxious as well. This video really broke it all down for me! Thank you!

[@MargaritacPena]

Thank you so much for this video. I am 35 weeks along and stressing out about nursing. This makes me feel better 😁

[@artr4102]

You are so helpful! I felt so discourage pumping and you made me feel better about how much I’m pumping out, even though I’m also breastfeed! Thank you for making this video!

[@charlottehumphries4816]

Iam about to have my 1st baby In 2 weeks this is so helpful , thank you x

[@PrenatalYini]

Congrats! My breastfeeding-specific channel might help support your breastfeeding experience. All the best to you.

[@mayaschoenfeld1383]

I would LOVE to see you do a video about taking baby out... I am a first-time mom at 19 weeks pregnant and nervous about going back to school with baby. Any tips about breastfeeding in public, and how portable a newborn is (can he/she attend lectures and classes with me?) will really help many moms, myself included, be mentally and logistically prepared for the challenges ahead :) PS I LOVE your channel! You are extremely talented, knowledgeable, and fun to listen to and watch and I admire all of that :) Your video about your mom and your story, as well as the videos about your birth stories, made me cry!

[@Arehi6]

I learn so much for you, English is not my first language but I understand so well from you I'm 36 week pregnant and I'm so excited

[@bushrasaeedkhan]

Areej congratulations new mum

[@Arehi6]

@@bushrasaeedkhan thank you ☺️💖

[@tamiamia]

Thank you. This is my second baby and now I’m realizing the mistakes I made with my first as to why I stopped producing enough after 3months and returning back to work. I’m about to head back to work in a few days if it works out so this helps a lot. I’m so nervous

[@LauraJ_Iago]

So grateful for all these helpful tips with my fifth baby, wish I knew about all this with my first!

[@corinnedabreau209]

I always found that looking at pictures or videos of my baby while I was pumping helped me have a let down and get more milk expressed.

[@savannahscott1886]

Really? I thought this was so wierd ill try it lol

[@corinnedabreau209]

@@savannahscott1886 yah, for sure. Watch a favorite video that makes feel all lovey over your little ones. Or listening to a baby cry will do the trick too. My MIL used to call home if she was struggling to have a let down and listen to her sons voices over the phone.

[@PacificMidwest]

This is SO helpful thank you. I'm expecting my first baby, and hoping to meet her any day now 😊

[@PrenatalYini]

Congrats mama! My breastfeeding-specific channel might help support your breastfeeding experience. All the best to you.

[@brigitte8389]

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[@pixified]

Hi Bridget, I just recently came across your channel and currently binging all your content as I wait and prepare for baby to arrive. Currently 37 weeks! They are so helpful and full of great information. Love your positivity. Keep it up!

[@saraha319]

You’re so right about the ounces I was only getting 1 oz and thought my milk supply went doesn’t but baby was nursing well

[@almariver3065]

this is the best video about pumping while breastfeeding I have found thank you so much! Its hard not be discouraged when most videos are for exclusively pumping moms and they are getting so many oz per pump, im only getting 1 or two

[@anishax1606]

i love this woman!!!! i could watch her for hours on end, learning so much !!

[@cortneysczrking7555]

Wow! Great info! After 3months with my 2nd baby I've picked up plenty more tips and more motivation! Thank you!!

[@playmeagain]

we learnt none of this at school, I'm 32 and literally know nothing about childbirth and raising a baby. in Asia, our insurance doesn't cover anything. it's so sad!

[@ratanaknylifestyle9891]

Dear sister, Now I have second child Girl ❤️. Now I am starting to pump with breastfeeding. I would like to keep until I go back to work next 3 months. So your video are very important to me ❤️.

[@mykalashew7385]

I'm 25 weeks tomorrow and I just got a pump donated to me. Set it all up to see if it worked (I checked the suction on my thigh) and I was so anxious and scared of it for some reason ! 😂😂

[@natp1877]

You really nailed it for me at the end of your video (everything else was great info too!!). I needed to hear this. Been having issues with breastfeeding (my 2 week old first child) and been pumping and supplementing with formula to feed him (only had a handful successful breast feeds - thankfully have an appt with a lactation consultant soon). But I have been focusing on the pumping output number so much always checking if my supply increased from one day to the next. Currently just expressing about 1 Oz max per session. Great pumping tips, I have to implement them.

[@oliviawhite28]

How had it worked for you? I’m having similar problems

[@yanavartikaindreamland5342]

First time commenting on any video..I used to get mostly 1 n half ounce milk after each pumping session through my spectra electric..while breastfeeding..used to get discouraged looking at less ounces..ur video was so encouraging...I started pumping again with new energy..thank you so much..love u xoxo 😊😊

[@areynaprovencher7157]

What are your thoughts on colostrum harvesting? I plan on starting around 37 weeks incase baby will need it and to kick start labor. If you could make a video on this topic that would be amazing!

[@nurpatria]

Hi Bridget! Thanks for a very informative video. I was frustrated about the amount of milk I always get in each pumping session as I thought it was equivalent to what my son gets. Thanks for clarifying that they are not the same. And as for the haakaa, I've been using that as well and they are indeed do amazing job

[@ginnip8670]

I had the exact same doubt and concern.....

[@Squintina]

My maternity leave is pretty generous at 4.5 months, but I'm looking forward to doing some pumping somewhat early so I can build up a stash for emergencies, the hubby, and eventually going back to work.

[@mariahkelley2037]

This info is so helpful!! Another tip I have for those who are pumping (I’m not sure if it was mentioned) is if it gets frustrating or seems like you’re full but nothing is coming out with the pump.. hand expressing is really helpful too!! Of course it’s hard to do that for a long period of time, but if you need to get a bit more out that the pump isn’t getting, it works great

[@MommaSoeu]

I was an exclusive pumper for 4 months and it’s extremely hard and very time consuming. I had to stop due to an extreme overproduction in milk constant clogs and mastitis. My lactation consultant didn’t want to help me since I wasn’t latching my baby. I ended up making 80-90opd and I still have breast milk frozen. Pumping is often overlooked

[@kaytarracorrea25]

I'm so sorry 😞 The lactation consultant I had encouraged pumping and introducing a bottle at one month so baby got use to a bottle

[@artstyle3095]

Watching this video was incredibly helpful, and overwhelming at the same time. I’m pregnant with my third and last one. I want to pump and breast feed. I was unable to successfully breastfeed with my other two and wasn’t fully aware of pumping. No one said I could do that. I do work full time, currently from home but I want to be as successful in this journey as possible. I will have to have a little note on the refrigerator to remind me of the time to use the milk 😕

[@scarletnishimoto7916]

My baby has a lot of surgeries in the near future so I will need to be pumping a lot! This is very helpful.

[@tigereyes5]

I bought the haakaa. Couldn’t decide between all of these various brands and decided to start with this one and wait and see if I need an electric one later

[@nathaliediaz6189]

I did exactly the same

[@millysbeautifulmess4978]

Hospital grade pumps are awesome! I love the spectra s2. I am a stay at home mama but I started my milk stash for emergencies like if I ever get sick and can’t nurse or if I have to run an errand I know my baby will still have mamas milk🍼

[@BridgetTeyler]

I've heard really great things about the Spectra s2! What's your favorite thing about it?

[@sarasnead4096]

Great video and I completely agree with your recommendation about using the Haakaa early on and how and when to use the electric pump. I just wanted to add that the hospital grade pumps aren't necessarily stronger than the single user pumps. But they're designed to be used by many different people (cleaning in between) and have dual motors and programs with pre-settings to help stimulate production. Those are available for rent if mom and baby are separated or baby is unable to latch for medical reasons.

[@josefarios1010]

Ay

[@amystrickland7162]

Can't sleep from Gerd. Seven days from a csection for modi twins. Excellent resource to make me feel more prepared.

[@katelyndh2086]

Bridget, my lactation consultant says that the Hakas SEEM to work really well, but in fact only pull out the fore-milk (watery part of milk containing lactose which can be more irritating to baby’s belly), and doesn’t do as well at pulling out the hind-milk (the fattier milk that contains lactase, the enzyme that breaks down the lactose.)

[@itschloescorner]

Thank you this made me feel better that I wasn’t producing as much as I thought I should be

[@emochina]

Hi bridget! So i heard a tip from someone... to avoid continuously washing your pump parts after every session, one can put the parts in a ziplock bag and put them in the fridge. Then just wash the parts at the end of that day. Have you heard of this? Idk if it's real or not.

[@domeniquembarela3231]

Not sure if this is true or accurate but I had a l&d nurse tell me to do this.

[@PrenatalYini]

Many moms do this. It is NOT the best practices but you can do it safely by putting all the parts that come in contact with your milk in a large ziplock bag after pumping in the refrigerator (towards the back of the fridge) and then washing parts and sterilizing once a day. My breastfeeding-specific channel might help support your breastfeeding experience. All the best to you.

[@LCSDarkAngel2006]

I'll definitely be exclusively breast-feeding until I have to go back to work. I may pump before then to get the hang of it and have some extra supply in case I go out and my fiance watches baby or baby's grandma watches baby while my fiance and I go out together.

[@isabellaarias3021]

All of your content is amazing you’ve helped me so much throughout my whole pregnancy and now motherhood as a first time momma so thank you!

[@rachieroo05]

Ive been pumping since birth of my son, but exclusively breastfeeding to stash up for when i go back to work. I am Firefighter so my job i work 48 on 96 off. I'll be away 2 full days 😞 did it with my other 2 its rough. I used medela last 2 and currently using the willow love it.

[@ratanaknylifestyle9891]

Hello sister 💕 ! My son now is 3M22D old . This video is so useful. Thanks 😊.

[@a.5501]

Do you warm up the breast milk after it's been in the fridge before feeding the baby?

[@rachelels]

I’m glad i found this video. I tried using the hacka and it didn’t work well for me. My son will be 8 weeks on Saturday. He’s stil eating every two hours or less. So far I’ve been exclusively breast feeding. But i want to start pumping to get ready to go back to work in a month and so i can do some mommy things. I hope i Didn’t start too late because you mentioned that 6 weeks is a good time to start pumping.

[@poochero2292]

Thank you for the help from my pregnancy to breastfeeding journey. You're a blessing. And very pretty 🥰

[@nocturnecho7254]

Just heard from a friend yesterday about haakaa bump! Now I’ve got to get one! Than you!

[@LacedwithLacey2424]

Yes I love the spectra. I have the spectra 2 it’s amazing!

[@audreyarroyo2547]

My baby is five weeks old and I’ve been using the haakaa every feeding to relieve engorgement. This isn’t a problem for the most part, but it makes me anxious for when I have to try and nurse and use the haakaa simultaneously in public! If I don’t use it, my other boob isn’t drained enough and I’m in pain, but I probably shouldn’t use it forever right? 😅 Any suggestions to not need the haakaa, but still be able to build a little stash when needed?

[@amandamcelfresh7417]

Hi Bridget! I'm a first time mom due in a couple weeks and I've really been loving your videos; so glad I found your channel! I'm going to be lucky enough to be a stay-at-home mom and definitely plan on breastfeeding, but I want to give my husband the option of feeding baby as well. Will the haakaa be enough to maybe give him one feeding a day? Is it only useful for catching unused milk, or will I be able to express milk while baby isn't on the other breast? Can I start using the haakaa right away, or should I wait a few weeks? Thanks; love your helpful spirit!

[@BridgetTeyler]

It depends! For some women the Haakaa does give them enough milk for a feeding if they're using it on both sides. If you're going to use it while you nurse though, you're probably only going to use it on one side, so it might take a couple feedings to build up enough for a whole feeding. Also remember that at the beginning especially you want to make sure you're removing milk from your breasts at least every 3 hours ish. So if your hubby takes over one of those feedings, you probably should still pump or hand express so your body is still being told to produce plenty of milk and to avoid engorgement!

[@guadalupepatino502]

Thank goodness I found your KZbin. I was stressing about breastfeeding and labor and my sister turn me to you and I kid you not it gives me now hope and idea on how to do it

[@andrea.691]

33 weeks and 2 days pregnant with baby girl 🥰🤰🏼 I love all your videos and have learned so much! Is it ok to combine milk from different pumping sessions so I get enough for a bottle feed? And what is the best way to do this? Thanks!

[@Gunieapiglife]

Andrea 691 yes!! Just make sure they’re at the same temperate before combining so refrigerate them both for a couple hours and then it’s safe to combine! And safe to freeze together once refrigerated

[@markberling4740]

As a widowed father of a breastfed son by my late wife, I support normalizing and encourage expectant mothers to consider breastfeeding.

[@stacywallen5245]

I just got the Spectra S2 (the pink one) through my insurance & I'm hoping to learn everything I can before baby gets here in February

[@sazzlepop321]

Thank you! My baby is due in a couple of months and I want to learn about how to pump and breast feed

[@kristawhipple123]

This is by far the best pumping video I've ever seen! Super helpful thank you so much!

[@mmv3547]

My sister in law told me she wishes she didn’t pump so much when her son was born. After a couple of months she felt like she spent so much time pumping she didn’t get to spend time bonding with her son. I’m probably going to wait 6 weeks before I pump!!

[@PrenatalYini]

Hi mama! Pumping is a full-time job. I feel it takes away from enjoying your baby. Breastfeeding is much easier but you can always pump if planning to be away from baby for "me time", "date night", etc. My breastfeeding-specific channel might help support your breastfeeding experience. All the best to you.

[@ruchikalakra8938]

@@PrenatalYini can u please share your channel's link. I am also inclined towards breastfeeding rather than pumping.I need some guidance.

[@PrenatalYini]

@@ruchikalakra8938 I hope you find my breastfeeding/pumping tips helpful. kzbin.infovideos

[@monicaglenn3158]

I always wonder but haven't come across this Q&A yet. How do you know you are done with pumping? Does milk just stop coming out?

[@vitajayanti]

Thank you for this video! I've been struggling to establish the "right" schedule between pumping and breastfeeding, worry that the baby doesn't get enough milk if I feed him after pumping. He is 5 weeks old.

[@sarahbrisebois5794]

Recommend pumping after feeding.

[@1kamikaze2]

I miss that medela pump. I wish I didn’t get rid of mine a couple of years ago. I heard bad reviews of the new medela pump so this time I’ll try the blue spectra and someone gifted me the hakaa… better than nothing

[@hatch_nest4959]

Just started my LCCE journey and am excited to have found your channel! Can't wait to watch more! Thanks for the great information.

[@PrenatalYini]

I love LCCE! All the best to you. My breastfeeding-specific channel might be helpful.

[@hatch_nest4959]

@@PrenatalYini thanks for sharing! Subscribed :)

[@PrenatalYini]

@@hatch_nest4959 I appreciate your support!

[@jenzingg2713]

The information is spot on! I wish I had seen this before or during my breastfeeding journey! Thank you for supporting new moms and their babies. 💖Lumama lactation massager 💖

[@moni5223]

Love your videos!! They are so informative and have really helped me get ready for birth and now breastfeeding =]

[@sofiapereira6159]

Hi Bridget, Thank you so much for this and all your videos!! I'm addicted to your channel :) I have a doubt. If I have one of those milk bags to freeze but I only get a little bit of milk at a time, how long can I wait in order to collect more milk in the same bag before storing it away in the freezer?

[@andronicatumahole673]

One part I didn’t get when you placed your milk in the freezer what must you do when u ready to use the milk? To unfreeze

[@jamie7140]

This video is so informative and it answers all the questions I have as a first time mom in the most direct and clear manner. Thank you so much!!!

[@kirstiemills335]

Hey Bridget, is it okay to express milk from different pumping sessions? So say I pump at 8am for example and than again at 1pm can I mix the milk in the same bottle/bag from 2 different sessions? ❤

[@shannonburke5565]

I have heard that as long as they are both the same temperature then its okay. So like if you put your morning milk in the fridge put your afternoon milk in the fridge before you mix them

[@louisen6834]

Yes mixing milk is ok and should be the same temperature. Rules of 6, breastmilk is good 6 hours at room temp, 6 days in the fridge and 6 months in the freezer. So you can create a big bottle from multiple times in the day or over a few days if needed 😊

[@PrenatalYini]

IBCLC here. Breast milk storage is all about time and temperature. You ONLY want to mix breastmilk that is at the same temperature. Best milk containers are glass and silicone. You can pump and leave your express milk at room temperature for 4-hrs and then pump again (3-hrs after the last pumping session) combine both and then put toward the the back of the fridge to avoid temperature fluctuations. My breastfeeding-specific channel might help support your breastfeeding experience. All the best to you.

[@holar1698]

Shannon Burke you still breastfeeding?

[@holar1698]

You still breastfeeding successfully?

[@quiescence90]

So helpful, thank you! I've been soo clueless as a first time mom >

[@PrenatalYini]

Enjoy the process. My breastfeeding-specific channel might help support your breastfeeding experience. All the best to you.

[@lemongrove57]

So excited to try the haakaa this time around. I'm hoping it makes some kind of difference. I always end up supplementing since my milk takes forever to come in, I have horrible success with all the pumps I've tried, and hate being stuck in a chair attached to something all the time. My brain is really dark and slow for at least the first few months, and it's a terrible time for problem solving all this. I do try to make up for it with a good goat milk formula and at least 18 months of breastfeeding. I'll probably also break out the old Medela and see if any of these tips help.

[@kayceegronos8185]

Thank you so much for your tips and sharing the knowledge you have to empower Mommas with the things we need to know! I've been watching your videos for a while now and they help tremendously! ✌❤🙏

[@fleura2872]

HI Bridget! First time mum here :-) Such an informative video, watched this because I didn't know where to start with milk supply and pumping (going back to work in a month or so) and this is super helpful! Question: I already have a Hakaa, but no electric pump yet. What about combining the Hakaa and a Medela Swing Flex (only on one side)? Would this work too or will this not express enough during a 9-5 work day? Thanks and keep up the great videos!!

[@cheyennefoti3272]

TYSM! I learned a lot! I have been using my Haaka wrong this whole time! Lol

[@brandimulero3880]

God bless you Mama, thank you so much for all of your help!

[@havenmorrison7463]

You have improved on your video quality sooo much since this. The number of “ums” in this video is driving me too crazy 😂 but I have never noticed this in your new videos 😊

[@redheart7872]

What do you recommend for when you need to top up after breastfeeding? How much ml’s? How often top up? My doctor recommended supplementing/topping up to increase my baby’s weight He usually breastfeeds for 20-30 mins

[@Keepinitreal55]

I was wondering if you only pumped like 1 oz. do you keep it in one bag and put into freezer? Or how do you add multiple pump volumes into one bag?

[@carrierequejo4357]

keepinitreal I only pump 1-2 oz and I keep it in the fridge until I can combine 2-3 sessions to freeze 4-5 oz at a time. Hope that helps!

[@PrenatalYini]

You can leave expressed milk at room temperature for 4 hours then you can combine it with freshly pumped milk. Once combined you can put it in the BACK of the fridge to prevent temperature fluctuations. My breastfeeding-specific channel might help support your breastfeeding experience. All the best to you.

[@PrenatalYini]

@@carrierequejo4357 You can leave it at room temperature for 4-hrs until you pump again. Never combine milk that have different temperatures. My breastfeeding-specific channel might help support your breastfeeding experience. All the best to you.

[@carrierequejo4357]

Prenatal Yini yes, I put all the expressed milk I pumped in the back of the fridge. Once it was all the same temp I would combine it

[@PrenatalYini]

@@carrierequejo4357 Keep up the great work!

[@aadilaemmamally4797]

The manual pump that you showed is what I'm using and I exclusively breastfeed but want to store for when I go back to work but I'm only getting half an once per session. Any advice on how I can get more? Do I need to use an electric pump instead or is it possible with the manual pump

[@rebeccastevens2903]

I wish someone had told me to start before 6 weeks. I had so much milk early on and was pumping for awhile, having 3-4 ounces on one side while baby fed on the other at times. Then people told me I was pumping too soon and could get problems with over-supply. Now my baby is 8 months and I'm working so hard to try to have 'enough' milk plus a little extra.

[@melaniebrylow3900]

Thanks for the how-to on the Medela Pump in Style! First time mom here and 37 weeks along so this is very helpful! When you are pumping and massaging/squeezing your breast, do you need to hold the flange in place to keep it from disconnecting from the nipple, or does it stay attached from the suction?

[@BridgetTeyler]

When you're massaging and compressing it should be around the flange so that the suction doesn't break. Sometimes during the compressions the suction does break briefly, but it shouldn't happen often. If it does keep happening, you're probably squeezing too close to the nipple and just need to back your hands up a little bit!

[@iandlfamilydream3744]

Great video! Useful and reassuring for pumping beginners. Thank you so much ❤️

[@katylegge3462]

I love your videos, you are super positive and helpful.

[@zainabnoori6428]

Hi. Thanks for the fantastic video. When feeding baby with expressed milk do we heat up the milk? If yes, how?

[@sarahbrisebois5794]

Hi, we heat up a glass of water in the microwave for 40sec then put the bottle in it to warm for a couple minutes.