NM WIC Pumps

NM WIC offers a variety of pumps to help parents express breast milk, from hand pumps to hospital grade pump for high risk situation. Ask a WIC staff memeber how to recieved a breastpump after baby’s birth at NO COST.

Hand expression is a useful technique to use to stimulate breast milk production or relieve engorgement. Practice gentle hand expression so it is familiar when baby arrives. Don’t worry if colostrum doesn’t come out…focus on getting used to holding your breast and the motion. This way, if baby doesn’t latch right after birth, hand expression can be used to get colostrum for your baby. Make sure not to stimulate the nipple, and only practice a small amount at a time. To help you get started visit: Droplet (firstdroplets.com) or view the handouts below.  

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Breast shields are special cups that help moms pump milk for their babies. Just like wearing the right shoe size is important for comfort, having the right size breast shield is super important too! If the shield is too small, it can hurt and make it hard to get milk. If it’s too big, it might not work well and could waste milk. Finding the right size helps moms feel comfortable, pump more milk, and take care of their little ones better!

When you go to your WIC appointment, ask for our Nipple Sizing Tool (see the images and videos below) to help you find the best Breast Shield for you.

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Some insurance companies will provide pumps to their pregnant and/or nursing clients. However, the type of pump each insurance company offers ranges in selection from a manual hand pump to a double electric pump to rental of a hospital-grade pump. It is important to contact the benefits coordinator at your insurance company to see if you are eligible for a pump under your insurance plan.