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

What to Do if Weaning Your Baby is Emotional

When the time has come to wean your baby, not only are there physical considerations which we talked about here, but there will also be A LOT of emotions.

Each time I weaned one of my babies, I felt equal parts relief and a deep sadness. For me, weaning meant that their baby stage was over and they were turning into little people. I also felt like I was taking something away from them that brought them a lot of comfort. Read More

4 Tips on How to Wean Your Baby

Weaning your baby comes with two very distinct categories: emotions and logistics. Today I’m going to tackle the logistics part of weaning a child, and next will come the emotional post.

Every mother will experience weaning differently. For some it will be wonderful and freeing, others will find it difficult and emotional. Additionally, it can also be very painful. Here are four tips for how to wean your child with the least amount of hassle and pain possible. Read More

How to even begin this post? Going back to work after having a baby is one of those experiences that you will think about and remember for a long time, if not forever. When I left my daughter to return to work, she was 12 weeks old. I was lucky to be able to take my full maternity leave (I believe it was 60% paid).

Emotions

The first day I remember feeling so many mixed emotions. On one hand, I did not want to leave my baby. Read More

Most find it impossible to breastfeed after they get back to work, it is however very much possible. Breastfeeding involves intense planning; averagely millions of mothers get back to work without weaning their infants.
What does it entail?
1. Understanding on how milk is to be expressed when the mother is at work.
2. Proper equipment’s.
3. Prior planning with baby sitters and the employers.
4. Adverse understanding on how law is applicable on the same situation.
5. Timing and privacy at the workplace. Read More

Direct breastfeeding or latching is the best way to increase and control milk supply. This is because the suckling and the baby’s’ saliva will assist in sending signals that increase milk production. This is why moms are encouraged to focus on getting a good latch when the baby arrives. Though we have plans and preferences that are geared towards the health of the baby, predicting when breastfeeding will be impossible is not in our ability.

This is where a good breast pump comes in. Read More

After acquiring a pump that is convenient and compatible with your day to day errands, you can begin pumping the milk. Two weeks after the baby’s birth it is important to pump regularly to relieve engorgement that may cause some pain or discomfort to the mother, the pumped milk can be stored. Regular pumping in the earlydays goes to tell the body that you might have given birth to more than a single child which might prove dangerous as it may put the mother at risk of breast problems like plugged ducts and engorgement due to high milk production. Read More

Starting the breastfeeding process can be quite a difficult affair especially for new moms. Most moms will not face the challenges because they don’t have enough milk, but because they get frustrated and clumsy in the feeding. Most will not be doing things the right way and this will only increase the stress level. Because baby formula is not an option for most moms a breast pump is the best way to keep the baby nourished.

The good thing with today’s health care is that with insurance cover you can get a free breast pump without spending a single cent. Read More

Whether you are a working or a stay-at-home mom, a breast pump will come in handy when you are breastfeeding. There are a number of scenarios that breast pump is viewed as important and we will look at a few of these and also at how you can get a free breast pump with insurance cover.

Regulation of Breast Milk
In simple language, the more breast milk is demanded, the more the body will produce. This means that breast milk will be produced with accordance to the amount removed either through the normal breastfeeding or through the breast pump. Read More

All mothers want to give their babes the best and pure natural breast milk is one way to do that. The unfortunate thing is that most moms have a problem breastfeeding ranging from improper latching by the baby, inverted nipples and busy schedules. Regardless of the type of challenge you are facing, a breast pump will be a great solution and should be among the baby items you have especially now that insurance covers breast pumps. With a breast pump, you will have a breastfeeding alternative and your baby will still be taking pure breast milk just like it should be even when you are away. Read More

As advised by The American Academy of Pediatrics and several leading professional organizations, the mother should breastfeed the infant for the first six months after birth unless there exists medical reasons that state otherwise without supplementing breast milk with water, formula or juice. You can easily get an electric pump or a manual unit for free. Insurance covers breast pump rental and purchase and you should call you insurer for more details.

If a mother wishes to continue breastfeeding after the six months well and good, this is because natural breast milk in many ways offers nourishment and health benefits to the child. Read More

If a mom chooses to have hospital grade breast pumps for use around her house, the best advice would be to hire one. It is important that you understand that ‘Obamacare’ or Affordable Care Act requires that insurance covers breast pumps and lactation consultant services. This includes the buying and rental breast pumps. Call your insurer and find out how you can get a breast pumps through insurance coverage.

If she is not sure on whether to invest on the powerful twin hospital grade breastfeeding pump or the mother is not really settled for investing in the equipment it is necessary to consider renting the equipment or even hire so as to familiarize with it. Read More