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Here are my frequently recommended products. We may have discussed these during our consultation. Please email if you have specific questions about how they may work for you and your baby. Many are Amazon affiliate links and I will earn a small commission. This income will be used to offer lower cost consultations for Medicaid and other non-insured families. 

Nursing Pillow:
This pillow is very supportive for the early months. It clips around your back and won’t slip away from your body.
 
Nursing Bras and Tanks:
This is a top-rated nursing/pumping combo bra. 
 
 
Supplements to Increase Milk Supply (check with your doctor before starting any supplements):
Recommended daily amount is 4-6 capsules per day. It’s also available in tea or powder form. 
 
Another trusted brand but it is not marketed directly for lactation. Go-lacta has more information and product support though their website. 
 
This herbal supplement is targeted for individual’s who had breast surgery or lack of breast growth before and after delivery. 
 
Targeted for issues with insulin resistance. 
 
Sore Nipple Care:
Many parents reports that this is easier and more effective than the creams. 
 
Pure silver has amazing healing power. Bring these in your hospital bag! 
 
Most clients prefer this over lanolin. 
 
Pumping and Milk Collection:
You may want to start collecting colostrum at the end of your pregnancy. Or, bring the empty ones to the hospital for an easy way to collect and give colostrum during the first few days. 
 
The best pump for milk removal. S1 is rechargeable. Spectra S2 is less expensive but needs to be plugged in. 
 
Top-rated wearable pump from other lactation professionals and several of my clients. The Pro has a convenient charging case.  The plain S1 has a charging cable.  Wearables should be your secondary/travel pump. 
 
Reviewers say it’s very effective and easy to use and empty out milk. It is a little noisier than some of the other wearables. Wearables should be your secondary/travel pump. 
 
This link is for 17mm which is the most common size in my practice. Choose the size we discussed or schedule for a fitting. Two-piece is nice because it’s easier to swap out new if you need them. 
 
Use with little or no suction. This is preferred over a Haakaa which is too bulky and has too much suction. 
 
Hand pumps are great for quick pumping on the go. I also recommend keeping it on your nightstand if you wake up too full. It also comes with one of my favorite bottles. 
 
Spray this inside your flanges before pumping for increased comfort. 
 
Scale for weighted feeds:
Most families don’t need this but it’s the best option if you do. 
 
Scale for weekly weight checks (can’t measure milk intake):
Weigh your baby once per week at the same time of day right before a feed to track the weekly gain. Average gain for the first 4 months is 5.5-8.5oz per week. 
 
Supplements for Prevention and Treatment of Plugged ducts and Mastitis (check with your doctor before starting any supplements):
 
 
 
Infant Probiotics (check with pediatrician before starting)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weaning Products:
Cabbage extract cream that can be used during wean or for a short time for engorgement. 
 
 
Bottles:
In general, I recommend a nipple shape that has a gradual slope such as the first three below. This allows the baby to latch onto the base rather just the nipple. I do not recommend Avent Natural Response since the flow rate is usually much too slow. If you do have these, level 3 usually works best. For all other bottles, start with a level 1 or slow flow nipple. 
 
Evenflo Balance
 
Lansinoh
May too fast for some babies. 
 
Pigeon
Comes with an SS (super slow) nipple and is basically same as Lansinoh. 
 
Dr. Brown Narrow. 
Most babies do well with level 1. There is also a P-preemie (slowest) or a T – transitional (slower). Available in glass or plastic.