Breastfeeding Blog & Resources
Keep up to date with Ameda Direct and news from the breastfeeding / breast pumping world! Read our helpful articles below and get in touch with us if you’re interested in our products or just need support during your breastfeeding journey!
Packing Your Hospital Bag
Read time: 4 minutes TL;DR Packing your hospital bag might seem like a small task, but preparation is key to ensuring comfort at the hospital during labor, delivery and recovery. Be sure to have your ID, insurance card and credit card safe and easily accessible...
New Year’s Resolutions for Breastfeeding Moms
The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on making improvements in your life by making resolutions. Many nursing moms choose to make breastfeeding goals at the start of a new year or right after they give birth. Setting realistic, positive goals for...
Tips for a Valid Breast Pump Prescription
Most insurance companies will pay for breast pumps and lactation support. There are requirements, however, that must be met in order for your insurance company to cover your breast pump. One of those requirements is a breast pump prescription. Navigating the...
Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies
Read time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR Even if you plan on exclusively breastfeeding your baby, it's important to introduce a bottle so that he or she can be fed pumped milk or formula if the need arises. Your baby will need to transition if you plan on going back to work, need...
TSA Travel Tips for Nursing Mothers
Read time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR If you’re nursing and traveling without your baby, you’ll need to bring along your breast pump and extra supplies and accessories to ensure your trip goes smoothly. Be sure to bring your normal supplies, plus extra batteries, cleaning...
Getting Enough Sleep With A Newborn
Read time: 3 minutes TL;DR A lack of sleep and utter exhaustion from caring for a new baby around the clock are sure to make you feel emotional and weary. During the first three months, your baby requires between 16 and 17 hours of sleep a day, though he or she will...
2018 Mommy Wishlist
If you are looking for a gift for a new or expecting mom, it’s a good idea to look beyond the baby aisle. While everyone adores little baby clothes, shoes and toys, those gifts are technically for the new little one and not the new mom. It’s nice to help...
Pros & Cons of Nipple Shields
Read time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR If you are having a difficult time getting your baby to latch properly, a nurse or lactation consultant may recommend the use of a nipple shield. A nipple shield is a flexible, soft silicone nipple that fits over your nipple and areola...
How To Bond With Your Baby When You Can’t Breastfeed
Read Time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR If you’re unable to breastfeed your baby, it’s normal to feel sad, angry and guilty as you work to let go of the idea of breastfeeding through your own grieving process. Try bonding with your baby through "kangaroo care" or skin-to-skin...
Aetna Breast Pumps – Everything you Need to Know
Aetna moms are in for some good news now that they can receive an Ameda Purely Yours Ultra, one of the best breast pumps on the market, with no out-of-pocket expense. Aetna and Ameda Direct are working together to ensure that all new moms have access to quality...
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