Breast Pumping Basics

Using a breast pump is a great way to continue feeding your baby breastmilk after you return to work. Deciding to pump and store breastmilk for your baby’s feedings begins a new experience that is quite different from breastfeeding.

Familiarize yourself with the basics of pumping before you begin to pump, and you’ll be able to handle any pumping challenges that may come your way. Here you can find all the basic information that you need to become a pumping mom.

• Using Your Pump
• Cleaning Your Pump
• How Your Diet Affects Your Breastmilk
• 15 Reasons to Use a Breast Pump
• Techniques for Encouraging Let-down
• Breastfeeding and Pumping After Cesarean Delivery