breastfeeding

A former cosmetic chemist breaks down the 2026 breast milk storage guidelines — exactly how long milk lasts at room temp, in the fridge and freezer, plus safe thawing, warming, bottles vs bags, labeling and travel coolers.

A former cosmetic chemist explains breast pump flange sizing — what a flange is, how to measure your nipple for the right breast shield size, the signs of a wrong fit, and inserts vs shields.

A former cosmetic chemist breaks down how to choose a breast pump in 2026 — wearable vs traditional, portable, manual and hospital-grade — by suction, closed vs open systems, flange fit and real cost.