How long should a mother breastfeed for
As a lactation consultant I often get asked how long should a mother breast feed for? The World Health Organisation […]
NICU and Milk supply
The first few days after giving birth are very important in setting up your milk supply, particularly if your baby
Loadshedding and Breast milk
Loadshedding has a massive impact on our daily lives and as a pumping mom with a breast milk stash this
Are Wearable breast pumps effective?
Saving time or multitasking is how many mothers are able to extend their breastfeeding journey. Having to sit down and
What is a Hospital grade breast pump?
Traditionally Hospital grade breast pumps have been Large, bulky, very expensive, multiuser breast pumps that have strong motor that allow
Did you check for mould in your breast pump?
The first time I needed a breast pump, I did not know that there were “closed” and “open system” breast
Prematurity and breastmilk
Pregnancy and planning come hand in hand. We plan what will eat during our pregnancy, how we want to give
How to protect your breast milk stash from load shedding
Loadshedding has a massive impact on our daily lives and as a pumping mom with a breast milk stash this
Management of mastitis
Breast feeding is a skill that is learnt by mothers and baby. One important aspect of this skill is to
Step up to support breast feeding
At My Breastpump we celebrate World Breast Feeding week every year from the 1-7 August. This year the theme is
Ameda Mya Joy- The NICU mom’s preferred breast pump
Producing enough breast milk for a baby in Neo Natal intensive Care (NICU) is a major concern for a mom.
Which breast pump is the best for me?
Deciding on which breast pump to buy can be difficult as there are so many breasts pump to choose from.
My Breast Milk Storage Bags are super useful
Pumping breast milk to store it for later use is a fantastic way to prolong your breast feeding, specifically for
When to buy a breast pump
Mothers often ask me when should I buy a breast pump? The answer to this really depends on why you
Prematurity is not something that a mother plans for when she falls pregnant
Prematurity is not something that a mother plans for when she falls pregnant. Prematurity can happen for so many different
Pregnancy: Your body is amazing
So, you have a bun in the oven, what excitement and changes to come. Being pregnant is something to celebrate.
Why do some breast pumps hurt?
The simple answer to the question of, “Why do some breast pumps hurt?”, is that it was not designed to
Pump with confidence
Did you know that 85% of women who breast feed also make use of a breast pump? This is a
How to be #preemiestrong
November is dedicated to all the parents and little warriors that find themselves in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Make sanitising your Breast pump parts easy peasy
Convenience, when taking your pump to work or on holiday is so important because, don’t we all just want a
Establishing breast milk supply after stopping breast feeding
There are many reasons as to why a mother may decide to restart breast feeding. This can be true for
How to build up your breast milk stash!
Building up a breast milk stash is often why mothers buy a breast pump. A large milk stash can be
Breast feeding ups and downs
It might surprise you that breast feeding has many ups and downs, this is by design. If you are wondering
Breastfeeding Goodies
Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby and yet there are many breastfeeding goodies available to help
So why do my breasts leak, it is embarrassing!!!
Ok, Mother Nature, why do my breasts leak? Milk stains on my shirt or wet, sticky breasts are not really
MyaJoy: Small but mighty breast pump
At last South Africa has the most amazing breast pump: the MyaJoy. True to Ameda’s commitment and dedication to mothers’
Pregnancy and COVID
Looking back at last year, we had no idea how COVID-19 would change the way that we live. It has
Going back to work, tips on how to keep you milk supply up
The thought of going back to work when you have a little baby can be very stressful for a mom.
Guide on how to express breast milk
One of the beautiful things about breastfeeding is that breastfeeding is a relationship between you and your baby. Breast feeding
When a baby comes too soon: Top 5 tips for NICU moms
If you have a premature birth let Ameda and My Breastpump join with you and support, you through your NICU
