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Tag Archives: Human Milk

How to Start Building a Milk Stash

Becca Marshall • June 28, 2017Blog Breast Pumps, Breastfeeding, Breastmilk Donation, Chestfeeding, Human Milk, Nursing, Pumping, working parents
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It is such a common question: “How do I start a freezer stash of breastmilk?” First, if you haven’t done so already, please read “How Much Milk Do You Need in Your Stash When You Return to Work?” Even if you aren’t going back to work, this is a helpful…

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How Much Milk Do You Need in Your Stash When You Return to Work?

Becca Marshall • January 26, 2015Blog Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, Feeding Babies, Freezer Stash, Human Milk, Increase Milk Supply, Lactation, Pumping, Stash, working
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“I’m going back to work soon and I don’t have a freezer stash…” “I pump, but I only get an oz. and I see all these photos of 4+ oz. …” “I just saw a woman saying her freezer is too full and she’s going to toss XXX oz. of…

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    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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    “Professional Doula Training
    Fall session: Oct 16-19, 2025
    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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