Chelsea Allison

Chelsea Allison is the founder and CEO of Motherfigure, a maternal wellness startup focused on empowering moms and lowering the barriers to support through its national, community-driven provider directory; its magazine, where experts share evidence-based info and moms share their stories; and with products that provide meaningful improvements on existing offerings.

I donated 1,000 ounces of breast milk—here’s why

I donated 1,000 ounces of breast milk—here’s why

I had an abundance of breast milk that I couldn't use. And I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

mom breastfeeding toddler in the play room

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

I thought I’d be done with breastfeeding by now, but the world had other plans

Our accidentally-and-then-on-purpose extended breastfeeding has proved to be a gift for both of us.

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Baby, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Covid, Life, Parenting

mom holding her new baby in a hospital after giving birth

Coronavirus has changed birth + postpartum forever

It shouldn't take a global pandemic to change the way our country supports women, but since it did, let's hope these changes stick.

Covid, Birth, Life, Postpartum, Pregnancy