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Mom in her home office holding her baby while feeding her a bottle

Pumping at work without the spiral: your rights, your plan, your peace

You deserve time, space and support to feed your baby. Here’s a practical, confident plan to pump at work without anxiety, plus what to do if your employer pushes back.

Mom talking on phone while putting formula mix into baby bottle

Baby feeding without comparison: 7 reminders for bottle, breast or combo

There is no one right way to feed a baby. These seven gentle reminders help you quiet the noise, protect your mental health and build a feeding plan that fits your real life.

Grief Weaning

The slow grief of weaning—and why it’s okay to feel it

Weaning is a real goodbye, not just a feeding change. Here’s what’s happening in your body and heart, how to tell if you need extra support, and gentle ways to mark this transition.

Push presents

Push presents: A trend that’s here to stay—or one we should skip?

While the majority of moms haven’t received a push present, that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth talking about.

pregnant woman maternity photoshoot in front of flower wall

Planning your maternity photoshoot? A celeb photographer shares her best tips

Beka Price, Utah's top maternity and newborn photographer, shares her expert tips for planning an unforgettable maternity photoshoot. Get invaluable advice from the photographer trusted by celebrities like Mykayla Skinner and Pharaoh Brown.

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Mom in her home office holding her baby while feeding her a bottle

Pumping at work without the spiral: your rights, your plan, your peace

You deserve time, space and support to feed your baby. Here’s a practical, confident plan to pump at work without anxiety, plus what to do if your employer pushes back.

Mom talking on phone while putting formula mix into baby bottle

Baby feeding without comparison: 7 reminders for bottle, breast or combo

There is no one right way to feed a baby. These seven gentle reminders help you quiet the noise, protect your mental health and build a feeding plan that fits your real life.

Body Moving Forward

A mother’s body is never “back,” it is moving forward

Your body did something extraordinary. You do not need to rewind it. Here is a gentler, truer way to measure progress after birth, with real talk and research that respects every path.

Grief Weaning

The slow grief of weaning—and why it’s okay to feel it

Weaning is a real goodbye, not just a feeding change. Here’s what’s happening in your body and heart, how to tell if you need extra support, and gentle ways to mark this transition.

breastfeeding mom with baby

Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

“At one point, I also questioned myself—am I doing the right thing by asking them? Am I even allowed to feed in public?”

Making Motherhood Easier: How Motif Medical Helps Moms Pump More Efficiently

Making Motherhood Easier: How Motif Medical Helps Moms Pump More Efficiently

Motherhood is full of choices, and when it comes to feeding your baby, having the right tools can make all the difference in feeling confident and supported.

Push presents

Push presents: A trend that’s here to stay—or one we should skip?

While the majority of moms haven’t received a push present, that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth talking about.

baby next to pumped breast milk - donating breast milk

Donating breast milk saves lives—and is easier than you might think

There’s a growing shortage in donor breast milk, but here’s how lactating parents can help.

Rumer Willis breastfeeding toddlers

3 beautiful things I didn’t expect when breastfeeding my toddlers

After Rumer Willis shared a photo of herself breastfeeding her toddler, the internet had… thoughts. People have a lot to say about this perfectly natural choice—but here’s what you might not be prepared for.

pregnant woman maternity photoshoot in front of flower wall

Planning your maternity photoshoot? A celeb photographer shares her best tips

Beka Price, Utah's top maternity and newborn photographer, shares her expert tips for planning an unforgettable maternity photoshoot. Get invaluable advice from the photographer trusted by celebrities like Mykayla Skinner and Pharaoh Brown.

serena williams with family - serena williams donates breast milk

Serena Williams donated extra breast milk to those in need

“Someone out there is getting some super soldier milk,” she joked.

Lactation consultant helps new mom

Lactation consultants should be covered by your insurance—this initiative is making sure it happens

The Lactation Network is working to fill the gap of breastfeeding parents who need more support.

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