Lactation Resources of VT, Inc

01/28/2026

Super good explanation of the nuances of fl**ge sizing for lots of moms!

Biggest mistake you are making with fl**ge sizing... you likely have not gone small enough yet!

You have measured, tried a few sizes, and it STILL feels pinchy or tight.
OR
You were using a 24mm, trialed a 21mm since it is smaller, and that actually hurt WORSE. Back to 24mm you went, because it is atleast bearable.

The problem with this is that there are well over 40 different shapes and sizes of fl**ges on the market now. Plastic, silicone, cone shaped, narrow, less sloped, more sloped, and all in different sizes- you get the picture.

What happens when you go down in size, but not far enough down is that it can actually hurt MORE. It pulls on more sensitive tissue than it would have if we allowed WAY too much tissue in. This can also impact milk spray as well. So you get scared and you go back up to the size that was mediocre or you get labeled as “not responding to the pump”.

Sizing is so much more than a quick measurement, handing you a size, and sending you out the door. It is often a full 30-60min consult spent trying different sizes, monitoring comfort + milk sprays, and working together to figure out the best option for you.

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01/22/2026

Look 👀 at these great ideas for your Spectra pump!

01/14/2026

We’re building Vermont’s first freestanding birth center- together 💚

Listen, learn & help shape Vermont’s first freestanding birth center

Join our Feb 1 Community Visioning event, then stay for a donation-based Stress Relief + Sounder Sleep class benefiting Green Mountain Birth Center. Two great ways to contribute to building this dream.

Hosted by: Emerge with Amy LePage | Montpelier
👉 Register for the class:
https://www.emergewithamylepage.com/green-mountain-birth-center-fundraiser

12/02/2025

Look at our very own Vicki Rich go!!!

A group of midwives hopes to open up shop in 2027 somewhere in Waterbury, and has just started fundraising.

11/26/2025

11/15/2025

I know I've been quiet for a couple of days - been at the International Lactation Consultant Association - ILCA's 40th anniversary conference in Tampa!✈️🏖️

So much learning, so much new research and soooo many great vendors! Pumps and fl**ges and equipment galore. Moms,🤱 we're doing great! Women are being taken seriously when they ask for more comfort and convenience and research-based solutions to make working and breastfeeding work for their families!🍼🏠🚺

We're so proud to be on the journey with you!

11/07/2025

Sage advice! Do you have a Lactation Consultant? We’ll hook you up!

🚫 Do you really need to rent a Medela Symphony?

Let’s break it down, because in years past (like 6+ years ago), the answer was POSSIBLY. But in 2025? You do not need to lug that giant suitcase of a pump home (and pay $$ for it).

The real reason many people used to rent the Symphony was because:
-We didn’t realize fl**ge sizing was a thing (hint: it is 🔍)
-We lacked education in optimizing pumping
-Most consumer pumps couldn’t fully support supply needs
-NICU/early delivery = automatic rental recommendation

But things have changed. 🙌🏼
We now have powerful, customizable pumps that are actually affordable and often covered by insurance, like the Spectra, Motif, and Unimom Opera. Pumps that work even for NICU and preemie families.

So before you run to rent:
✅ Confirm your pump is a solid choice
✅ Get fl**ge sized by a lactation provider
✅ Assess for any underlying factors impacting supply or output concerns

⚠️ Reminder: “Hospital grade” is NOT a regulated term.
Just because it says so, doesn’t mean it’s magic.

We still respect the Symphony,it was a workhorse in its prime! BUT it is not something we ever find ourselves telling a parent they NEED to make a difference in what they have going on. Usually there’s underlying factors OR issues that can be fixed with sizing and optimizing their pumping routine.

Moral of the story?
Meet with someone first. Don’t assume the problem is your pump until you’ve checked everything else.

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10/31/2025

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10/29/2025

There are families in VT who need extra help to purchase donor human milk for their babies at the beginning. Can you help?

The 2025 annual VtSHARES fundraiser is now underway! From October 27 through November 7, State of Vermont employees can donate to a local nonprofit, using a simple pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are a state employee who would like to donate, please see your campaign ambassador or visit https://vtshares.vermont.gov

This year we are thrilled to announce there are 170 nonprofits participating, including many who are new this year. Thank you to all our donors and participating nonprofits!

10/13/2025

***Help for choosing your pump!!!***

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10/10/2025

What a week for Carol Moore-Whitney at Northeastern VT Medical Center! Passing her Women's Health Nurse Practitioner boards, celebrating 25 years of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative at NVRH and...getting a new septic system at her house. Only a powerhouse like Carol could do all this!! And all the while, helping moms and babies breastfeed.

10/03/2025

October is a powerful month is the tribe of mothers. It is the month that we remember the littles that we have lost and celebrate the ones who followed those losses. Lots of feels this month.