Why Should I Use a Breast Pump?

Wondering how a breast pump can benefit your breastfeeding goals? We offer some awesome ways that a breast pump can make life as a new mom easier! 

Using a breast pump can help in so many ways: 

• Allows you to return to work or school without worrying about your baby’s feeding times 

• You will have an emergency supply of milk in case there is ever a reason you cannot be there to breastfeed your baby

• Having a breast pump allows your partner to share the responsibility of feedings, bond with baby and feed baby when you are away 

• Pumping sessions are a great way to get a little extra time to yourself

• Pumping can prevent engorgement and sore nipples

• Using a breast pump increases breast milk supply for breastfeeding moms

• Induces lactation if you have adopted a baby

• Pumping can draw out inverted or flat nipples

• Provides an extra milk supply if you have twins or multiple children breastfeeding 

• Pumping is a good alternative if your baby has difficulty latching to the breast 

• You can store breast milk to supplement your baby’s diet once he or she starts eating their first foods

• Pump and dump breast milk after drinking alcohol 

• Allows moms to express milk in tight situations, whether at work, traveling, or on-the-go.