Why pumping did not work for me -- until I learned a secret. When I started pumping, it was painful. So painful that I was close to tears during pumping and, afterwards, any time even a soft shirt would touch my nipples, I’d wince in pain. A bunch of pumping moms said, “It gets better over time.” But that was not true for me.
Our breastfeeding journey: Part 3
What I wish I’d known about exclusive pumping from the start
Our breastfeeding journey: Part 2
Before you commit, you'll wanna know WHY you're pumping
Our breastfeeding journey: Part 1
I pumped for 16+ months -- I didn't think I'd make it past 1 week