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mama story: 5 tips for the mom who travels and is still nursing

mama story: 5 tips for the mom who travels and is still nursing

How was I going to have enough milk saved while keeping to my pump schedule? How do I pump and navigate all the different airports? Was it possible? Would I have to end my breastfeeding journey earlier than I wanted?

traveling, workingAmy VanHarenMay 10, 2018mama story, traveling, working, working nursing traveling mom, pumping tips, pumping, employers

mama story: what I wish I'd known about nursing twins

mama story: what I wish I'd known about nursing twins

Breastfeeding.

Sounds simple, right? Milk comes from your boobs, those boobs feed your baby, all are happy.

mom of multiples, seasonedAmy VanHarenMay 7, 2018mom of multiples, seasoned, pumping, nursing twins, nursing, pumping tips

aboard the breast express: at the MIT "Make the Breast Pump Not Suck" hackathon

aboard the breast express: at the MIT "Make the Breast Pump Not Suck" hackathon

hundreds of people gathered at the MIT Media Lab to ask: how do we make breastfeeding part of the journey for every mama?

breast express, pumping, exclusively pumpingAmy VanHarenMay 2, 2018breast express, pumping, exclusively pumping, hackathon, MIT Media Lab, Make the Breast Pump Not Suck, employers Comment

frequently asked questions: a lactation consultant tells all

frequently asked questions: a lactation consultant tells all

an international board certified lactation consultant is here to answer frequently asked questions of breastfeeding mothers.

pumping, exclusively pumping, first timeAmy VanHarenFebruary 12, 2018breastfeeding tips, pumping tips, lactation consultant, FAQ, pumping, exclusively pumping, first time Comment

feeding tips from a certified breastfeeding specialist

feeding tips from a certified breastfeeding specialist

an acupuncturist, antenatal/postnatal and breastfeeding practitioner, and mama shares her best breastfeeding tips with us!

pumping, first timeAmy VanHarenJanuary 22, 2018mama story, pumping tips, expert advice, pumping, first time, supply issues, low supplyComment

making milk in the NICU: it takes a village

making milk in the NICU: it takes a village

"looking back at those first 67 days in the NICU, I am in awe of the village of nursing moms and breastfeeding supporters that helped us along the way"

started in the NICU, exclusively pumpingAmy VanHarenNovember 15, 2017nicu, mama story, pumping, community, started in the nicu, exclusively pumping, preemie, supportComment

10 things practical mamas do while they pump

10 things practical mamas do while they pump

a few ways you could practically use your pumping breaks to bring more joy to your day.

pumping, exclusively pumpingAmy VanHarenSeptember 4, 2017pumping tips, pumping, you've got this, uplift, you got this, exclusively pumping Comment

the CDC issued new breast pump cleaning guidelines: here's what we think

the CDC issued new breast pump cleaning guidelines: here's what we think

we've read them. here's what we think about the controversial guidelines.

pumping, working, exclusively pumpingAmy VanHarenJuly 29, 2017world breastfeeding week, working mom, breast pump, breastfeeding, CDC, pumping, working, exclusively pumping, pump parts, pumping tips Comment

together, we've got this

together, we've got this

thank you, you collective mamas, who helped another mama out.

pumping, uplift, seasonedAmy VanHarenJune 27, 2017you've got this, community, app, pumping, uplift, seasonedComment

the mothering room makeover: how to make the pumping room more comfortable

the mothering room makeover: how to make the pumping room more comfortable

we're out to elevate the experience of nursing and pumping everywhere, so we partnered with Well Rounded NY to share mothering room makeover tips.

pumping, working, mama supporterAmy VanHarenApril 23, 2017mothering room, pumping, breastfeeding, advocacy, working, mama supporterComment

how to: pump to increase your milk supply

how to: pump to increase your milk supply

wondering about increasing your milk supply? DONA certified postpartum doula, Darcy, offers mamas advice.

pumping, exclusively pumping, supplementingAmy VanHarenApril 10, 2017low supply, how to, expert advice, you've got this, pumping, exclusively pumping, supplementing, supply issues

this is breastfeeding

this is breastfeeding

This is what breastfeeding looks like today.

breastfeeding, pumping, mamahood, uplift, workingLindsey Witmer CollinsMarch 27, 2017breastfeeding, nursing, pumping, working mom, motherhood

real talk with mamas like you: the perks of pumping

real talk with mamas like you: the perks of pumping

here just a few of the uplifting stories from our community of pumping mamas.

pumping, traveling, started in the NICU, mom of multiplesAmy VanHarenMarch 13, 2017pumping, motherhood, mam, you've got this, traveling, mom of multiples, started in the nicuComment

real talk with Jay Elle: the sisters behind our favorite pumping bag

real talk with Jay Elle: the sisters behind our favorite pumping bag

designing breast bags through generations: meet the moms behind jay elle pumping bags.

pumping, workingAmy VanHarenMarch 3, 2017real talk, mama story, motherhood, pumping, workingComment

how to: advocate for a better mother's room at work

how to: advocate for a better mother's room at work

pumpspotting is committed to improving the physical accommodations for working pumping mothers everywhere.

pumping, working, mama supporterLindsey Witmer CollinsFebruary 17, 2017mother's room, pumping, working mom, how to, advocacy, mama supporterComment

pumping for my preemie gave me purpose

pumping for my preemie gave me purpose

after giving birth at 27 weeks + 5 days, this mama found that pumping gave her a reason to put one foot in front of the other.

started in the NICU, exclusively pumpingLindsey Witmer CollinsJanuary 17, 2017preemie, kangaroo care, breastfeeding, pumping, started in the nicu, exclusively pumping

dear boobs, thank you for the milk

dear boobs, thank you for the milk

we'd like to show a little gratitude for our boobs. our beautiful, milk-making, baby-feeding boobs.

upliftLindsey Witmer CollinsNovember 29, 2016encouragement, breastfeeding, pumping, uplift, motherhood

the pumping mother: what to wear to work

the pumping mother: what to wear to work

you're back at work, but what do you wear? 6 tips for pumping mamas in office settings.

pumping, workingLindsey Witmer CollinsOctober 23, 2016breastfeeding clothes, pumping, working mom, fashion, pumpspotting loves, working

how to: travel overnight for work while breastfeeding

how to: travel overnight for work while breastfeeding

got questions? we've got answers to your biggest questions on traveling overnight while breastfeeding.

travelingLindsey Witmer CollinsSeptember 17, 2016how to, pumping, working mom, traveling, storing milk, shipping milk

how to: day trips for work while breastfeeding

how to: day trips for work while breastfeeding

days out of the office bring additional challenges and excitement for the pumping mama.

traveling, workingLindsey Witmer CollinsSeptember 9, 2016traveling, pumping, working mom, how to, pumping tips