Not sure what to pack in your breast pump bag? Here is our must have breast pump gear, plus recommendations from Spectra Mums 🙂 Water bottle Staying hydrated is very important for keeping up milk supply. Stash a water bottle with your breast pump gear so you’ll always have it while pumping. A good habit […]
Breast pump valves should be replaced on a regular basis. If you’ve noticed a loss in suction on your breast pump, or a decrease in milk output, the first thing you should check are the valves. How often should you replace breast pump valves? It depends on how often you pump; keep reading to learn […]
We were so thrilled to hear that when Danielle had her triplets at 33 weeks, she was able to express breastmilk for them with her Spectra S2 breast pump! Ivy, Harper, and Raine were born at 33 weeks. The babies are tube-fed expressed breastmilk while they learn how to latch. 💙❤❤ A post shared by […]
Headed back to work soon? That’s awesome! Pumping at work is one of the best things you can do for your baby. Here are some tips for pumping at work to make things easier for you. Plan your outfits If you’re breastfeeding, you already understand the importance of selecting an outfit based on how easy […]
Looking for ways to pump more breastmilk? We talked to Spectra Mums about when they pump and how they get the most milk. Here’s what they had to say. Pump more breastmilk at night Did you know that you produce more breastmilk late at night and in the early morning hours? If you notice you […]
Looking for a breast pump but not sure which one to choose? There are many different things to consider when it’s time to buy a breast pump. Here’s what to look for in a breast pump. Is it a closed system breast pump? It’s important to make sure you get a closed system electric breast […]
Valve stuck to breastshield? If it’s hard to remove the valve from the breastshield because it’s stuck. Here’s what to check for and what you can do about it. Are your parts are completely dry before assembling? Make sure you’ve given your parts plenty of time to completely air dry prior to assembly. If you […]
Is it hard to get a letdown while pumping? This is actually fairly common – and fortunately, there are lots of easy things you can do to encourage letdown while pumping. Here are our best tips to get letdown while pumping. What is letdown? To help get letdown while pumping, it’s important to understand what […]
Ready to get started with your Spectra S9 breast pump? Not sure how something works? Look no further as we’ve put together brand new Spectra S9 instructions, updated for 2018. You can download the manual to have on your phone while you’re using your breast pump, or print it out. Spectra S9 User Manual The […]
Ready to get started with your Spectra DEW 350 breast pump? Not sure how something works? Look no further as we’ve put together a brand new Spectra DEW 350 instruction manual, updated for 2018. You can download the manual to have on your phone while you’re using your breast pump, or print it out. Spectra […]