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Moms are fighting back against TSA’s breast milk mistreatment—will this bill finally fix it?

Getting breast milk and pumping supplies through TSA can be an unpredictable ordeal.

Updated Feb. 12, 2025
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The top 10 US airports for breastfeeding: Is yours on the list?

Airplane travel with kids is stressful enough—adding the need to breastfeed or…

Updated Oct. 17, 2024
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5 effective ways to talk to your boss about pumping rights at work

Your guide to confidently return to work from maternity leave—with the right support systems in place.

Updated Mar. 12, 2024
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How to deal with unsolicited breastfeeding advice over the holidays

Who’s ready for all those prying questions? You are.

Updated Mar. 27, 2025
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Looking to boost your milk supply? Try power pumping

Here’s what to know about the pumping technique—and how to make it work for you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
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It’s time to talk about post-weaning anxiety

More than 50% of mothers experience anxiety after weaning, a survey from Aeroflow Breastpumps shows.

Updated Feb. 02, 2024
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Is the fridge hack safe? Here’s what you should know

The pumping fridge hack is touted as a time-saver for mamas, but CDC guidelines raise safety concerns.

Updated Aug. 18, 2023
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I hated exclusively pumping—but it was still so hard to quit

I dream about being done, about getting my body back and wearing a normal bra again.

Updated Jul. 20, 2023
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Pumping at work is work

Breastfeeding rates plummet when parents return to work. From setting a schedule to talking to colleagues, here’s how to make pumping at work easier.

Updated Jun. 22, 2023
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I’ve donated 350,000 oz. of breast milk—here are my best pumping tips

Thanks to hyperlactation syndrome, I’ve been pumping for 8 years—though not by choice.

Updated May. 23, 2023
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This Mother’s Day, give her what she really needs: An advocate

This Mother’s Day, all we want is for companies to do better by moms through active support and advocacy in the workplace. 

Updated May. 08, 2023
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12 best breastmilk coolers that will keep your breastmilk fresh and cold for hours

Pumping moms know one thing—they want to bring their precious milk home, so they need to keep it cold until they do.

Updated Aug. 04, 2025
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Why I prioritize self-compassion as a new mom

"Before becoming a mother, I thought motherhood was unconditional love, sacrifice and unwavering support. While all of that is still true, since becoming a mother, I have learned that motherhood also requires a commitment to self-compassion."

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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Ice for mastitis? New breastfeeding guidelines change everything we thought we knew

An updated clinical protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine offers new recommendations on dealing with everything from oversupply to plugged ducts—including common tactics that they say hurt more than help.

Updated Feb. 16, 2023
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Exclusively pumping is still breastfeeding, mama—and here are 5 ways to make it easier

Over time, I started to realize that I wasn’t failing at all—just taking a different route.

Updated Jul. 31, 2024
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