Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it comes with its fair share of physical discomforts. For many mums, lower back pain is one of the most common struggles. It might show up after a long day on your feet or from simply sitting too long. You try stretching, adjusting, anything to find relief, yet that persistent ache keeps coming back.

If you’re going through this, know you’re not alone. In fact, more than 40% of pregnant women experience lower back pain, especially during the second and third trimesters. Read More

The moment you find out you’re pregnant, a whole new world opens up. You start imagining what’s to come: those first tiny flutters from within, the softness of baby clothes, maybe even your first bump photo. 

Along with all the excitement, there’s a quiet wave of transformation beginning inside you. Your body is shifting in ways you might not have expected, stretching, softening, making space. And while much of it can feel magical, it can also feel unfamiliar, even overwhelming at times. Read More

Let’s talk about something you might not have expected on your pumping journey: a strange (but totally normal) smell in your breast milk.Yep, it happens and here, nothing is off-topic and nothing is too embarrassing. We talk about it all, because you deserve real answers without judgment. If you’ve recently started breast pumping and noticed a change in the smell of your milk, you’re not alone and you’re not doing anything wrong. A common reason behind this surprising scent is high lipase activity. Read More

Breast pumping can be a game-changer for new moms, offering flexibility, convenience, and the ability to share feeding responsibilities. Whether you’re returning to work, building a freezer stash, or exclusively pumping, having the right pump and knowing how to use it effectively can make all the difference. Here are two of our essential tips to help you navigate breast pumping with confidence.

Choosing the Right Breast Pump:  Not all breast pumps are created equal, and the right one for you depends on your specific needs and lifestyle. Read More

Postpartum life is a fuzzy time. Some women look back on it with nothing but fondness while others remember it as one of the hardest times of their life.  No matter who you are, or what your birth story is, postpartum life is filled with no sleep, lots of baby snuggles, and a lot of changes to your body.

For me, giving birth felt like my organs were drifting around in the huge ocean of my torso for a few days. Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Ameda Pumps

We are excited to tell you about two pumps that we carry on our site – the Ameda Mya and the Ameda Mya Joy. Both are fabulous choices for any pumping mom, but we’re here to tell you a little bit more about them.

Ameda Mya

The Ameda Mya is a breakthrough hospital strength portable breast pump that is compact without compromise. Mya is small, super lightweight, ultra-quiet, and can be operated by a rechargeable battery. Read More

3 Most Popular Free Breast Pump FAQs

We get a lot of questions about ordering a free breast pump though insurance. You can always go to our FAQ page to learn more, but here are our top 3 questions we receive about ordering a breast pump through insurance.

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1. How do I get a breast pump through insurance? 

Breast pumps are covered through most insurance companies. The easiest way to find out if you are covered for an insurance covered breast pump is to use a company – like us – who does all the hard work for you! Read More

How Are You Doing?

We had another blog post planned for today, but with everything going on in the world we wanted to take this moment to give a shout out to all the parents out there who are dealing with their lives being turned upside down while also being pregnant, nursing, and/or parenting. It’s a lot for anyone to handle, so we talked to a few of our favorite moms to find out how they’re dealing with COVID-19.

“I have three kids – 2, 4, and 6. Read More

How to Get Free Enfamil Formula for Premature Babies

As we told you here, we are so excited that in addition to helping mamas get their breast pump and breastfeeding supplies free through insurance, we now also offer specialty formulas free through insurance.

One of those formulas we offer is Enfamil NeuroPro EnfaCare Formula for babies who were born prematurely.

This formula was designed to cater specifically to preemies’ needs. Since premature babies are small and immature, they need extra help to grow and store fat. Read More

5 New Holiday Traditions to Try

Celebrating your first holiday season with a new baby is such a special, wonderful time. A lot of families get to meet new additions for the first time over the holidays. It truly is a time when memories are made.

Here are a few of the holiday traditions we love at ICBP!

1. Buy (and photograph) matching family PJs

Clearly this is a very tried and true tradition, but for good reason! First of all, it’s cozy and sweet to spend a winter weekend at home watching movies in the same PJs. Read More

How Breastfeeding Affects Fertility

There are a lot of rumors swirling around out there about how breastfeeding can affect fertility. We are here to clear up all those misconceptions so that you can be in charge of growing your family at the right time for you.

Can I Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding?

The #1 question a lot of new moms ask is if they can get pregnant while breastfeeding. The answer is — yes. It is definitely possible. While breastfeeding can inhibit ovulation, it doesn’t always work that way, so it’s important to assume that you can get pregnant. Read More

Introducing the Elvie Breast Pump

At Insurance Covered Breast Pumps we are always keeping on top of the new breastfeeding and pumping trends. One of the ones that has really taken the pumping mama community by storm is a wearable, tube-free breast pump.

That’s why we are so excited to announce we now offer the Elvie.

The Elvie is a wearable, lightweight double breast pump that has no tubes, fits in your bra, and is silent.

In other words, the Elvie allows mamas to pump while carrying on with their lives. Read More