Exclusive Pumping Institute

IG live this Wednesday with Pumpin Pal as I will be featured as their LC spotlight for the week. We be live talking pumping followed by a Q + A session. Check us out April 27th at 8PM EDT on IG!

As this week is World Breastfeeding Week, I believe it's equally important to provide a diverse language that is, or should be adopted as "breastfeeding" practice, or encompassed within the "breastfeeding" umbrella.

Exclusive pumpers have been insistent for many years that exclusive pumping is breastfeeding. However, as I found myself going to download the logo shared on lactation profiles everywhere, I read the fine print. It indicated it shouldn't be used on a number of photos/projects including bottles.

As exclusive pumpers, we use bottles (for the most part)! There are some that will say, but they mean bottles for the use of breastmilk/human milk substitutes.

As an individual with a Doctorate in Human Sexuality, I know how important the use of specific terms can be. I wanted to ensure as many people who in some shape or form are providing/using/donating human milk are recognized. If your method of feeding human milk isn't mentioned here, please feel free to PM so that I can ensure you too feel included.

Happy World Human Milk Feeding Week!

LACTATION PROFESSIONALS: I'm exploring the divide between exclusive pumpers and lactation professionals in this week's LIVE "EXCLUSIVE PUMPING HARSH TRUTHS."

This divide exists (there's several peer reviewed journal articles to its point).

I can assure you that exclusive pumpers are looking for you to "get it" and help them through their EP journey. But so far, this is limited. We differ from the parent who nurses then pumps only when away from baby.

Join me Tomorrow, June 24th at 7PM ET on IG Live or at Exclusive Pumping Institute's page.

Exclusive Pumping Advocacy is a big part of what the Exclusive Pumping Institute strives to accomplish. Exclusive pumpers definitely have a sense of what is going on, but many lactation professionals don't realize the disconnect with their exclusive pumping clients, or even that it is a problem. Thankfully, Dr. Laura Brayton, DC has given me the opportunity to provide a general sense of what is happening in the realm of exclusive pumping, and how this practice continues to grow as a valid method of feeding infants.

Exclusive Pumping Institute with Dr. Ashton Fortin Higgins ( )

Learn about how exclusive pumping of breast milk is not only a viable but preferred option for some mothers from pumping expert, Dr. Ashton Fortin Higgins.

NEW EPISODE!! 💥💥💥 >> https://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ 👆🏼

Dr. Ashton Fortin Higgins, Ph.D. is the Founder and Educator at the Exclusive Pumping Institute. The Institute focuses on the education, training and education of exclusively pumping breast milk. Dr. Ashton obtained her Ph.D. and M.Ed. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University where her research focused on HIV education. Dr. Ashton received her 90+ breastfeeding education hours from Mohawk College. She specifically consults with exclusive pumping individuals to establish proper breast fl**ge sizing, appropriate scheduling and other concerns relating solely to exclusive pumping. Dr. Ashton also provides education and training to lactation health professionals to better understand exclusive pumping, as it differs from at breast consultations. She is passionate about exclusive pumping advocacy, and seeks a level of acceptance for exclusive pumpers in that exclusive pumping is a valid feeding choice for infants in addition to nursing, supplementing, and formula.