This is a frequent question that I get asked by expecting parents.  The answer is …it depends!  Breast pumps are handy tools in many circumstances but are not always needed.   Below are some common reasons why you may need a breast pump. Preterm baby Sometimes preterm and near-term babies may be separated from their parents…

The most common question I get when I support new breastfeeding parents is ‘How do I know my new baby is getting enough?’. This is true if the family bottle feeds (either formula or expressed breast milk) first, as it involves measured quantities. With breastfeeding, the newborn controls what they take in and tends not…