158. Make Choosing A Breastpump Easy

07/04/23 • 26 min

Breezy Babies- Mom, Parenting, Pregnant, Baby, Breastfeeding, Family, Postpartum

If you live in the United States, you likely get a free breastpump from your insurance but which should you choose? The portable one? The quiet one? The one with better suction? Let's find the right pump for you!
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Summary

How to choose the right breast pump? 0:00
- Welcome to the breezy babies podcast.
How to choose the right breast pump? 1:20
- Lactation consultants notice which breast pumps are easy-pleasers and which are hit-and-miss.
Breezy Babies expanding the team. 3:32
- The breezy babies team is expanding.
- Working in private practice has been a game changer.
- Get the free breast pump, but make it count.
- Meet with clients prenatally.
Why I’ve been served a cease-and-desist letter. 7:25
- Cease and desist letter from IBCLC lactation consultant.
- Lactation friend threatened with legal action.
Bri’s thoughts on breast pumps and insurance. 9:03
- How to get more information about breast pumps.
- Breastfeeding benefits on healthcare.gov
- How to get a free breast pump through insurance.
- How insurance covers breastpumps.
The importance of having insurance. 13:19
- Returning to work with a breast pump.
- Your insurance should also cover breastfeeding help.
Tips for choosing a breast pump. 15:12
- Consider your lifestyle.
- Consider suction power, size and weight when choosing a breast pump.
How to choose the right breast pump? 17:33
- Consider having a manual option when choosing a breast pump.
- Don't have a used breast pump on hand.
- Portable pumps are key to a successful lactation journey.
- The pros and cons of portable pumps.
Tip 3: Make pumping convenient. 21:30
- Make pumping convenient.
- Invest in tweaking your pump to fit you.
How to choose the right breast pump?

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Summary

How to choose the right breast pump? 0:00
- Welcome to the breezy babies podcast.
How to choose the right breast pump? 1:20
- Lactation consultants notice which breast pumps are easy-pleasers and which are hit-and-miss.
Breezy Babies expanding the team. 3:32
- The breezy babies team is expanding.
- Working in private practice has been a game changer.
- Get the free breast pump, but make it count.
- Meet with clients prenatally.
Why I’ve been served a cease-and-desist letter. 7:25
- Cease and desist letter from IBCLC lactation consultant.
- Lactation friend threatened with legal action.
Bri’s thoughts on breast pumps and insurance. 9:03
- How to get more information about breast pumps.
- Breastfeeding benefits on healthcare.gov
- How to get a free breast pump through insurance.
- How insurance covers breastpumps.
The importance of having insurance. 13:19
- Returning to work with a breast pump.
- Your insurance should also cover breastfeeding help.
Tips for choosing a breast pump. 15:12
- Consider your lifestyle.
- Consider suction power, size and weight when choosing a breast pump.
How to choose the right breast pump? 17:33
- Consider having a manual option when choosing a breast pump.
- Don't have a used breast pump on hand.
- Portable pumps are key to a successful lactation journey.
- The pros and cons of portable pumps.
Tip 3: Make pumping convenient. 21:30
- Make pumping convenient.
- Invest in tweaking your pump to fit you.
How to choose the right breast pump?

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Mindfulness practices. 19:47
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How to start your day with mindfulness? 21:58
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Stop and appreciate the little things all day. 24:01
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How to leave your baby for a week. 0:00
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My first experience with breastfeeding. 4:36
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Breezy Babies- Mom, Parenting, Pregnant, Baby, Breastfeeding, Family, Postpartum - 158. Make Choosing A Breastpump Easy

Transcript

Welcome to the Breezy Babies podcast. This is episode 158. Make choosing a breast pump easy. Could you use more confidence as a parent? Welcome to the happy place for boobs and babies, you're in good hands. Breezy babies is where we ease your transition into parenthood because it's a bumpy road, am I right? I'm your host Bri the IBCLC. And if you'd like to make life as a parent more breezy, you're in the right place. I'm here to deliver small bite sized tips and tricks so you can crush your pa