The world is a busy place already for most people, and juggling everyday activities with motherhood isn’t an easy task. For nursing mothers who have …
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If you’re new to being a mother or if you’re just in the stages of being pregnant then you’re either currently breastfeeding or you’re thinking about breastfeeding in the future. It’s not an easy decision and it can be life-changing for a lot of people. Although your child doesn’t breastfeed forever, research has found it can affect their later life. Breast milk is a natural food for your baby which starts to form in your breasts during the later stages of your pregnancy.
One of the most essential parts of having a breast pump is to ensure it is clean and sterilized. Since the product comes into regular contact with your baby, it is essential it is the cleanest it can be, and sterilization can do this.
Before you use the breast pump, you should always make sure that there is no mold in the tube as it is a common occurrence for it to appear if you don’t clean it properly. That’s why we have put together this short guide on how to clean breast pump tubing so that you can be rest assured there is no harsh or dangerous mold or chemicals in the tubing that could harm your baby if it happens to be in the milk.
While the whole bottled milk versus breast milk debate carries on, we’ve decided to put together an article dedicated on how manual breast pumps work.
