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!
Preparing Your First-Born for a New Sibling
Many parents anticipate getting to tell their first-born child that he or she is going to be a big brother or sister. There are so many videos online of parents documenting the moment when they revealed the news to their oldest child (or children), only to...
Protecting Mom and Baby from the Flu
The fall and winter months are quickly approaching, and along with the holidays and traditions, they bring the possibility of getting the flu or a cold. While it's always a good idea to take precautions to prevent yourself from getting ill, it becomes...
Can You Breastfeed with Breast Implants?
More than 300,000 women get breast implants each year, helping them to feel more confident and beautiful. If you've had breast augmentation surgery and are expecting, you have probably wondered whether or not you will be able to successfully breastfeed...
The Case for the Breast Pump
As you stock up on diapers and onesies in preparation for the arrival of your new baby, making sure you have a breast pump is probably the last thing on your mind. You’re not alone - getting a breast pump is often pushed to the bottom of new moms’ priority...
Life After Breastfeeding
When you were pregnant, everybody from your well-meaning aunt to your OBGYN probably talked to you about breastfeeding. Once your new baby was born, nurses and lactation consultants were available to help you as you began your breastfeeding journey....
Swelling During Pregnancy
Swelling is a common pregnancy symptom that can make you feel downright miserable. Not only can swelling force you to put aside your favorite pair of shoes until after your little one is born, swelling in your hands, ankles and face can be uncomfortable....
The Phases of Breastfeeding
During each breastfeeding session, your body will naturally go through two different phases: let down and expression. Understanding each phase can help ensure that your baby is getting enough milk and that your body is making adequate milk for your little...
Breastfeeding a Baby with Allergies
Though allergies are becoming increasingly common in children, most breastfeeding babies don't have any allergy problems when nursing. Studies show that only two to three babies out of every 100 who are exclusively breastfeeding will have an allergic...
Tips for Breastfeeding Twins or Multiples
Breastfeeding can be a challenging experience in and of itself, but breastfeeding twins or multiples can make the task seem monumental. After all, you have two (or more) babies to feed, care for and support. In the beginning, learning how to nurse,...
How to Tell if it’s Labor
When your due date is approaching, feeling any type of contraction can make you want to run straight to the hospital. Many moms do just this, only to be told that they aren't in labor quite yet. Nothing can be as disappointing as learning that your new little one...