Jul 19 , 2022
We've interviewed Nicole Butera, from @themilknest, fellow mom and certified breastfeeding specialist, who helps moms in their exclusively breastfeeding and exclusively pumping journeys, to help us understand the importance of being able to establ...
Dec 30 , 2021
Breastfeeding is natural, but it can feel unnatural, complicated and, at some point, you will feel like you want to quit. Before quitting, consider adding pumping to your breastfeeding routine.
Nov 17 , 2021
No one plans on having a preemie. And yet, it happens to about 1 out of 10 babies born each year. According to The March of Dimes, premature birth is the leading cause of infant mortality in the US. Those who survive often struggle with long term ...
Jun 28 , 2021
When pumping, there's always room for improvement. To remove some of the guess work and stress around pumping, here's a list of five common mistakes and how to solve them created by Amanda Glenn from ExclusivePumping.com.
Mar 29 , 2021
Software engineer and first time mom, Dina Levitan, shares why she decided to exclusively pump after her daughter's birth, plus tips for other moms who are struggling.
Sep 24 , 2020
In the world of breast pumps, there are two main kinds: manual and electric. Here are tips and recommendations on finding the best pump for your nursing needs.
Jul 14 , 2020
For many nursing moms, investing in a breast pump is a must. From flanges and valves to connectors, here’s everything to know about using breast pumps for the first time.
Apr 17 , 2020
3-8% of new moms can develop postpartum thyroiditis. It’s easily treatable and in most cases, you should be able to breastfeed with postpartum thyroiditis.
Apr 10 , 2020
Every drop of milk you produce for your child is a medication, providing immunobiological and developmental substances.
Mar 08 , 2020
“You are a mess in so many ways. You're in pain, your body has changed overnight, you aren't sleeping, you have all these new hormones, you have new a baby that you are trying to learn how to take care of as well as take care of your new self. Eve...
Sep 26 , 2019
On August 22, 2018 at 7:21am, I was handed a small human. He was aggressively put on my chest as to stimulate the initial latch for breastfeeding. I had a look of terror and pure joy on my face as I muttered: “I had a baby.”
