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Tag Archives: Exclusively Pumping

A Lactation Professional… Who Used Formula

Becca Marshall • April 30, 2016Blog Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Struggle, Exclusively Pumping, Formula, Increase Milk Supply, Pumping
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I’ll give you a moment to finish your gasping at the blog title. But I’m going to get real in this post. I know there are lots of people who think that everyone who provides professional or peer lactation support is a “breastfeeding nazi” and will only support those who…

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New Pump Could be a Boon for Nursing Parents and for St. Louis

Becca Marshall • March 14, 2016Blog Breastfeeding, Exclusively Pumping, Pumping, working
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About a week and half ago I saw an article flash across my newsfeed about a company that was innovating a new breast pump to overcome some pitfalls inherent in pumps currently on the market. Well, of course that’s going to grab my attention!  And then as I read more,…

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An Open Letter to Anyone Exclusively Pumping

Becca Marshall • August 1, 2015Blog Breastfeeding, Exclusively Pumping, Pumping

I have been there. Exclusively pumping (EP) was the absolute best thing I could do for my daughter who, at first, could not latch.  (I say “I,” because I made the choice that this was the right thing for us. Not everyone has the desire or resources to do this.)…

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Choosing the Best Breast Pump

Becca Marshall • April 18, 2015Blog Breast Pumps, Breastfeeding, Exclusively Pumping, Pumping
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It happens at least once a day: there’s a post in some group asking about what pump someone should get. And either the original poster says that Medela is probably her top pick and she is just looking for confirmation, or the respondents throw out the accolades: “I loved my…

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    Where: St. Louis, MO
    Registration is now open! Space is limited, register early to get the best rate!

    10 Week Group Childbirth Class
    When: Wednesday nights,
    beginning May 21, 2025
    Time: 6:30-9:00 pm
    Where: our Creve Coeur office
    *Class size limited to 12 people*
    WE HAVE ROOM FOR JUST 1 MORE COUPLE; REACH OUT ASAP!

    10 Week Group Childbirth Class
    When: Monday nights,
    beginning Aug 11, 2025
    Time: 6:30-9:00 pm
    Where: our Creve Coeur office
    *Class size limited to 12 people*
    Register today to reserve your spot!

    10 Week Group Childbirth Class
    When: Wednesday nights,
    beginning Aug 20, 2025
    Time: 6:30-9:00 pm
    Where: our Creve Coeur office
    *Class size limited to 12 people*
    Register today to reserve your spot!

    Private Childbirth Classes

    When: based on your schedule
    Where: our Creve Couer office
    Contact us to book your classes!

    Note to Mercy Birthing Center patients and prospective patients: MBC’s childbirth class requirement is fulfilled by Purple Lotus Doulas’ classes.

    Many other hospital and homebirth midwives recommend our childbirth classes to their patients!

     

     

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