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10 ways breastfeeding moms should get better support in the U.S.

Hint, hint employers and policymakers...

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

To the new mama who feels so alone—and so needed—at the same time

I know that you are tired and lonely and really just want to be clean with clothes that fit.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I don’t ‘have it all’—but I do have everything I ever wanted

And what is “having it all” anyway? ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

My mom friends are my rocks—here are 5 essential qualities I look for

There is no one else, not even my adoring partner, who understands the emotional roller coaster that is daily life with small children.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

These 3 words changed the way I parent—and made me kinder to myself, too

And made me realize I had been a bully.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
woman breastfeeding baby in a bed

To my wife—thank you for breastfeeding our child

The way you’ve taken on breastfeeding like a champ has me beaming with pride.

Updated Jul. 21, 2022

I Nursed My Son For 5 ½ Years

Six things this mama learned while nursing her toddlers.

Updated Dec. 07, 2022

The awesome husband checklist: Before vs. after kids ✅

Before kids: Confesses his love for me. After kids: Says, “I will clean up this puke.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How a Chef Pumps at Work

Not all breastfeeding mom journeys look the same.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Once and for all: Having a working mom doesn’t hurt kids, research shows

The benefits kids receive from working or home-based parents basically equal out.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The top 9 nursery items on Amazon that parents are loving right now

Adding to the shopping cart like ✔️✔️✔️

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman with her head in her hands

The mental load of motherhood is what I didn’t fully expect

It’s no wonder we’re tired. We feel ALL THE THINGS, and it’s utterly exhausting.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Why I Stopped Breastfeeding

This mom tells how doctor's orders derailed her nursing plans.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

How to decorate a warm, family home—like a minimalist

2. Encourage green thumbs ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to Create a Pumping-Friendly Environment at your Work

6 tips to help you keep breastfeeding as a working mom.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How much I gained in two pregnancies

The next time you look in the mirror, remember, you are so very lucky to have gained so much.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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