“Every Day, For Over a Year”
How One Wearable Pump Supported Niki’s Fourth Breastfeeding Journey—and Sparked a New Purpose
By the time Niki gave birth to her fourth child, she had breastfed three babies before. But even with all that experience, she found herself overwhelmed, under-supported, and alone. Her baby was in the NICU. There were no lactation consultants available. And despite everything she knew, she still didn’t have what she needed.
That changed when she met Jazmin, the founder of The Suckle Center, at a community breastfeeding event. “She gave me a deal on the wearable pump,” Niki said. “And I’ve been using it ever since—daily. For over a year.”
It wasn’t just the pump’s design that won her over. It was what the design represented. “This pump is for us,” she said. “It’s wearable. It’s soft. It’s made by a Black woman, and you can tell. It fits under my bra. The flange is silicone, and it actually fits my size—no pain, no damage.”
With her previous pumps, the process had always been frustrating. “I cheated once and used another brand,” she admitted. “Too many parts. It felt like I’d lose milk just from trying to hook it all up. With Jaz’s pump? Everything clicks. Everything works. And I can drive while I pump.”
That freedom meant everything—especially as a working mom navigating recovery, caregiving, and the NICU. “I’m a driver. I’m on the go. The hospital ones, you’re plugged into the wall. I don’t have time for that. With this pump, I’m moving. I’m working. I’m living.”
The pump didn’t just make breastfeeding possible—it made it sustainable. Niki used her original pump for over a year, only needing to replace the motor once. The consistency gave her the confidence to keep going, and the comfort of knowing her body was doing exactly what it was supposed to.
And perhaps most important of all, it allowed her to show up fully for her daughter—even when she couldn’t be in the same room.
“I pump in the car and bring bottles home. That’s a feeling of power. That’s something I didn’t have before.”
Now, Niki is a certified lactation educator and doula, working toward her IBCLC and serving other mothers through maternal mortality prevention and care. Her story isn’t just about convenience—it’s about visibility, empowerment, and healing.
“This pump helped me stay consistent. Helped me learn about my body. Helped me rest. Jazmin thought of everything. And she doesn’t disappear after you buy it—I’m a year in, and she’s still checking in, dropping off parts.”
For Niki, The Suckle Center is more than a brand—it’s a lifeline.
“If you’re thinking about supporting the Suckle Center—do it. This pump changed my whole life.”
