Cebu Lactation

27/08/2026

Last week, I attended the Philippines’ 13th Breastfeeding Congress in Tagaytay.

25/08/2026

You’ll often hear “you need a primary pump like a Spectra S1 to ESTABLISH your milk supply in the early days” (if you’re separated from baby or you need to pump).

But sometimes, using a wearable can be enough to get milk flowing.

You have the benefit of your hormones working for you in the early days and weeks postpartum so even a little stimulation is enough.

But as your milk production starts to “regulate” — moving from endocrine (aka, your hormones) to autocrine control (aka, supply and demand)..
.milk production tends to slow down, especially if you’re only using a wearable and baby is not latching anymore.

This is NOT low milk supply. It’s just a way for our body to stay in balance.

If you’re pump-dependent and baby only latched 1-2x/day, you need a more reliable pump, preferably with a hard plastic fl**ge in the right size.

21/08/2026

If you have 3 or more pumps, or your baby is latching well & you’re only pumping 1-2x/day, it DOES NOT MATTER what pump you use.

But if you’re “pump dependent” — meaning you RELY on the pump to get milk out, and you only have wearables or hands free pumps, most of the time, you don’t really get that much milk out.

It’s by design! Wearables & HFC will always some form of compression.

Even trumpet style pumps, if their suction is too weak or goes bonkers / is unreliable (have you seen that video of the Medela P*S being tested on a breast pump gauge unable to hold a suction??! 🤔) can still tank your milk supply IF YOU’RE PUMP RELIANT.

For proper guidance on pumping, best to consult with an IBCLC lactation consultant.

18/08/2026

If you get low output with a wearables or pumps with HFC (hands free cups), try a manual or even a single electric trumpet style 🎺 pump.

Wearables has a huge learning curve — it can be hard to see the n!pple if it’s aligned or off center, fl**ge tunnel is usually shorter, and most importantly, there’s always some form of COMPRESSION.

Need help with your milk supply? Best to see a lactation consultant.

13/08/2026

Are you a breastfeeding mom in the early days and weeks after giving birth?

Watching pump & pour TikToks/reels (especially from oversupplier moms) can affect your mental health.

Most of the time, large pumping output is UNREALISTIC in the early days and weeks.

Your supply needs to be established either by baby or a pump (if you’re separated from baby or baby has latch issues).

But that takes time — weeks — for most moms.

Frequent & efficient milk removal is what makes your milk supply strong. 💪

If you have concerns about your milk supply, it’s best to consult with a lactation consultant.

12/08/2026

While it’s great to be able to exclusively breastfeed, even a small amount of breastmilk matters 💖

Ideally, mom’s own milk (MOM) since that contains antibodies to the microorganisms present in the baby’s direct environment.

But if that’s not possible, donor milk will do (ideally pasteurized, from human milk banks).

If you have had to supplement with donor milk or formula, and you milk to transition to feeding exclusively breastfeeding (including pumping), it’s best to consult with a lactation consultant for proper guidance. 🙏

10/08/2026

One thing I’ve observed in my consults — moms have an unrealistic expectation of what their milk supply (and pumping output) looks like.

I often get asked “I Malunggay capsules since I was pregnant, I ate lactation cookies, drink Milo, why am I not getting more than 1-3oz per pump?”

If you:
✅ can exclusively pump with a wearable
✅ get more than 5oz in ONE session
✅ get full eggs with wearables
✅ still get more than 2oz when you pump right after latching baby
. then you’re most likely an oversupplier & your body thinks you have twins or triplets to feed.

Yes, you can deliberately induce an oversupply (especially when you have multiples & need more milk) by pumping early & often with a good traditional pump that can ESTABLISH milk supply.

But this is not something we recommend as it can cause latch issues & problems in baby (ie, fast letdown, lactose overload, green frothy stools, gassy/fussy babies, etc).. especially if nursing baby directly is important for you.

Unfortunately, I’ve had moms tell me they’ve ruined their BF journeys due to unrealistic expectations.

Normal pump volumes don’t get the wow 🤩 factor and they don’t get viral. As much as full eggs do.

Be careful out there.
Don’t pressure yourself.
Know what’s normal & expected.

Oversupply is NOT the norm for MOST MOMS.

For milk supply concerns, best to consult with a lactation consultant for proper guidance.

10/08/2026

I’m on duty at Glory Reborn every Mondays, 10am to 5pm.

For breastfeeding consults, best to go in the morning at 10am or 11am.

In the afternoon, ideally 1pm or before 2pm since 2pm onwards are the postpartum check-up schedule for Glory Reborn moms. I tend to get busy around that time.

This is OPEN TO ALL Moms (even if Dili ka Glory Patient)
Sponsored by Glory Reborn. 💖

But please book ahead! Call Glory Reborn for more info. 😊

Naay breastfeeding concerns or inquiries pero wala ka kabalo asa mo-consult? 🤱💜

Don’t worry, Mama! Visit Glory Reborn for a FREE breastfeeding consultation with Ma’am Gie. ✨

Available siya every Monday, and open ni siya for all moms who need support, guidance, or simply a safe place to ask questions about their breastfeeding journey.

This August, Breastfeeding Month, let’s continue to support and encourage every breastfeeding mom. 🌿

“Breastfeeding is a mother’s way of giving love, comfort, and nourishment - one precious moment at a time.” 💜

09/08/2026

The standard fl**ge size that comes with most pumps (at least, the ones sold here in the Philippines 🇵🇭) is 24mm.

And for most moms worldwide, that’s TOO BIG!

I remember one client who asked me, “if it’s too big, why are pumpkin manufacturers using that as the standard?”

Told her that’s “what worked” a decade ago (or so they thought) — we lack research on breast pumps and much of the research on breast pumps was done by the company that services hospitals. Everyone else (other pump companies) just followed suit.

And for many years, NO ONE was studying mom’s comfort & pump output (milk yield) comparing different fl**ge sizing advice.. until the FL**GE FITS study published in December 2024.

For evidence-based guidance on pumping, best to consult with a lactation consultant.

07/08/2026

Let’s talk FL**GE SIZING!

It’s the single most important variable apart from the pump itself.

Manual pumps, wearables, double electric trumpet style pumps — you need to use the right size fl**ge with all of them to have:
✅ better comfort
✅ no pain
✅ more output
✅ faster letdowns
✅ quicker pumping sessions

Imagine — more milk out in less time!

Fl**ge sizing is more of an art than a science.

There’s no hard and fast rule — and the outdated advice of adding “2-5mm to your actual size” needs to go.

I see that causing a lot of unnecessary and avoidable ni**le trauma, pain & discomfort for a lot of moms. Not to mention causing low milk supply too!

Start with the ni**le TIP measurement as your base size. Go higher or even 1 size lower (especially with elastic ni**les).

For proper guidance on pumping, consult with a pump-savvy lactation consultant.